The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-03-07
PROCEEDINGS OF NETTING,

On motion of Col j. B. Weaver, I'd Iowa
Capt. J. L. Davis was called to the Chair, anc
Adjutant G. l.. Godfrey I'd Iowa, and George
c. Tichenor, Adjutant seth Iowa, were appoint
ed Secretaries; whereupon the following Com.
mittee was appointed to draft resolutions ex
pressive of the sense Of the meeting:
Col j. B. Weaver, ID Iowa; Col. II. ]. B
Cummings, seth Iowa; Major McMullen, 7tt
Iowa; Capt 9. F. Conn, 7th Iowa; Capt w. F
Holmes, I'd Iowa, and Capt. John a. Dykeman
seth Iowa
The Committee retired and after due delibera
ton submitted the following Preamble and Res
olutions, which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, We, the officers of the Iowa Regi-
ments at the garrison of Corlnth, have noticed
with deep regret disposition to embarrass the
Government in its attempts to suppress the re-
bellion, on the part Of citizens of Iowa; and
WHEREAS, We are deeply and solemnly i'm.
pressed that it is the duty of this generation to es.
tsblish beyond doubt the authority of our Gov
eminent; and sHm
~ WHEREAS, We have embarked 10 the struggle
for that purpose, be it, therefore, ara..-
ResolvedN That the sacrifices which We have
made to suppress this most causeless and wicked
rebellion have had the effect of endearing the
Government to US, and, at this moment we love
the unity of our nation and the honor of our flag
with an ardOr aud enthusiasm never felt before
q and no party prejudices, atiuities, or consdera
lions can ALLEVIATE US theretrom.
ReSotpea That we are in favor OF prosecuting
the war with increased energy and force, until
there shall not be an armed traitor to dispute
the rightful authority Of the Government.
Resolved, That we witness with intense de.
light the constancy and patriotism of the great
body of the people OF our State, rs manifested
by their unainching devotion to the Govern.
ment during this unparalleled struggle for ma.
/. tional existence.
Resolued, That. hailing the great heart of lows
"a truly loyal. we regret to be compelled to &C,
knowledge that there are traitors upon it's soil
and that we hold in greater contempt a cowardly
traitor in our rear than We do q manly foe in oul
front, who dares meet US upon the battle field
that it is the duty of all loyal men to avoid apd
"despise all enemies of the Government, as oul
fathers did Benedict Arnold.
Resolued That in this crisis there can be but
two classes of men-Patriots and Traitors-and
az defenders of our flag and Government, w
will now and hereafter refuse to support, sustain
or fellowship with any man who, in this great
struggle, is not emphatically and truly loyal.
Rssolyed, That the courae taken by the Du
buque Herald" Keokuk Constitution" Dav-
export democrat and News" and other minol
sheets throughout the State, meets with our un
qualified disapprobation, and We denounce thei
teachings as disloyal and revolutionary in thei
tendencies.
Resolsd, That we regard the teachings of the
so-calied Peace Men of Iowa as not tending t
stop the war, but only to prolong it, and tina
we will hold them responsible for the lives Of al
loyal soldiers sacrificed by reason of such disloy
al conduct az s7
+, The meeting was large and enthusiastic ant
/ was addressed by Cols. Weaver, Rice, Cummings
Bsne, Of the 9Th Illinois, and others. NE
]. L. DAVIS, Capt Co. A, I'd lows
5Iia Chairman.
6. L GoDFREY, Adjt al Iowa, sa.,.,;a.
Gro. c. TICHENoR, Adjt seth