The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-02-28

2. That in this dark hour Of our
peril, We will, as loyal citizens, stand b, Il.
"Old Flag, '-giving to our eoyernme ~ , aus
sympathy, our influence, our treasure. md e
need be, our blood, to sustain the Union ~ ~ y
Fathers against traitors South or North
g. That this country can only he s.v.s,
and through our legally constituted autbor;ls:
and from the Government, and it is the alty :,
every patriot, without regard to former bart,
ties, to stand by the administration 10 ever,
honest effort made to crush out this imfanon,
rebellion.
f. That the man who now rejects Abraham
Lincoln chooses JEFF Davis; there ia, there c,a
be no middle grcdnd.
s. That VIC heartily approve of the Eusne.
patton Proclamation Of tho Commander in Chs,
of the army and navy of the United States a.
8 blow struck ut the very heart of the rebeli;on
that we also approve of the Emancipstio,
Act-the Test Oath Billiard of every othe, a..
of Congress tending to weaken Treason's ei,,.
del; and we believe their vigorous entorcen.n,
and vigorus prosecution of the war, the su,e.,
way to speedy and permanent peace
6. That we denoupce the so-caled sua,ss
meetings." now being held in the Nor,be,,
States, as tending to give aid and comfort !,
the public enemy, that the leaders in these NEE.
ings who are crying bring back our arniess
"stop this war;" and who are also clsmorippt d,
q restoration of the Union with New Englspi
left out in the cold" are more vitality the foe.
of our country than if they we're in the arnia
of jeff Davis, with muskets aimed at the bears
of our sons and brothers.
Z. That, believing as we do, . large majo,i,
of the members of the Democratic party TO be
mistaken in their views, but honest and patriotic
in their intentions, We earnestly and Affections
ately call upon them as good cititizens, to re.
pudiate forever the bankrupt politicians aud
office seekers, who in the same breath CT,
"peace" and threaten war, and unite with u
in the support Of every measure adopted by the
government fer the crushing out of treason, and
the punishment of traitors North aad South.
8. That the Iowa soldier: who have so Doby
upheld the flag of our country on many battle
field, have made to themselves and the State
proud record of patriotism and bravey-Saered
be the memory of their dead; God bless and pro.
tect the living.
Mr. Acheson, after the adoption of the resolu-
tions, requested the attention of the audience,
while he read letter from Lieut.. w. s. Brooks,
Co. D, 18th Iowa. He then exhibited the wrist.
band through which four balls had psssed while
Lieut.. Brooks held the flag of our country alott
on the battlefield of Prairie Grove, not one Of
the balls having touched his arm, and then call.
ed for three cheers for Lieutenant Brooks and
the brave Iowa boys. Many hearts we're too
full for utter ance, but never was cheering more
enthusiastic or hearty.
Rev. Robert McGuigan was called for and
made short and patriotic response. His ieel-
ings we're enlisted, and it was inspiring to hei,
his eloquent and patriotic sentiments.
George Acbeson was also cslled:for. he at.
tempted to excuse himself; but his excuses were
drowned in the cries for him to take the stand.
He spoke but few minutes, but his words Of
burning eloquence and the deep feeling Of bic
manner could not but have its effects on loyal
and country-loving people. .'. o.
Other speakers we're called for, but ss the
hour Was late they did not respond. Z
A motion was made that the proceedings Of
the meeting be published in the Burlington
HAwK.EYE and Fairfield Ledger. 49,
After the announcement being made that Z
meeting would be held in the Hall at night, the
meeting adjourned. ,s.,. .....
- RICHARD GAINES, Press
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The meeting at night was largely attended,
and was presided over by Capt. T. D. Evans
Excellent and eloquent land where is the man
who cannot be eloquent when Our Country is the
theme p were made by Dr. N Shaffer, DIP
Stubs, Rev John Heston, George Acheson, c
W Slagle and Rev S G McCune. The Gee Club
culivened the occasion with patriotic songs.
W. W. ],