Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-02-20
w,rrox, Iowa. Feb. 1e, 1868.

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Pursuant to call the citizens Of Wilton inc,
at the Congregational Church sor the purpose
of organizing Union Club.
j. D.. Lacy was called to the chair. 1. ~
The committee who had been appointed at
preliminary meeting to draft Constitution
reported the following, which was then read
and adopted:
This association shall be known as the
Wilton Union Club. .s
Its workings shall be in the interest of the
Union cause and in opposition to all organiza-
tons striving to weaken the hands Of the
Government in crushing this cursed rebellion.
Its officers shall consist Of = President,
Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. and
shall be elected quarterly. -
Its regular meetings shall be ON the first
and third Monday of every month.
Ten members shall constitute q quorum !;
and ut any regular meeting a majority thereof
may amend the foregoing or pass such laws
IS may be deemed needful.
All expenses, such as light, fuel, &C.,
shall be paid by voluntary contributions, or
by q tax levied on the members, as the Club
NAV determine.
All loyal persons, in favor Of the prosecu-
ton Of the war until tina flag Of the Union
spreads its proud folds over the whole Union
again, can become members by subscribing
their names. a. Esfv
The meeting proceeded to organize by
slecting the following officers:
President-J. D. Lacy.
Vice President-I X. Terry.
Secretary-F. P. Hubert.
Treasurer. S. Keen.
A series of resolutions were then read, and
unanimously adopted.
WHEREAS, Our beloved country is involved
in deadly struggle with mighty foe, brought
on by Southern traitors without shadow of
cause our fathers, sons, brothers and friends
have gone forth to sacrifice their comforts,
health, limbs and their lives upon their coun
t.y's altar to preserve the liberty and unity
Of this glorious republic
WHEREAS, Our country needs every patriot
in this hour of her need in cru,hing this
gigantic rebellion, and
WHEREAS, With deep regret VIC find that
at this present time there are organizations in
the North tending to weaken the Government,
therefore be it
Resolved, That we discard al party st,ifes
and cordially invite all to cooperate with US
who are in favor Of the Union Of the States.
and in maintaining our national honor.
Resolved, That we are opposed to and
spurn with scorn all Organizations which are
tending to weaken the Government in Its
strenuous efforts to restore the supremacy OF
the laws.
ResolU.d, Thai, though We may differ in
regard to loicies pursued ny the Admins.
tration, it is the first duty Of every true
American to stand by his country, and to
treat traitor to his country as the vilest Of
all vile creatures.
Resolued, That the Stars and Stripes, the
pride of true Americans, the wonder and fear
Of foreign nations, though at present defled
by traitorous hands, must and shall again
wave proudly over every foot Of our land.
Resolved, That we are for the Union, first
and last, that we will hail with joy any
tldings Of an honorable peace, but that We
are cternally opposed to any compromise
with traitors dishonorable to our cause.
Resolred, That it is the duty of the Gov
eminent to crush this vile rebellion by all
the means within its power, and that it is
DUB duty to sustain and assist the Government
in whatever way we can.
Several strong Union letters from soldiers
were read, and remarks made by different
members.
A resolution was adopted to request the
Secretary to send the proceedings, with the
Constitution and Resolutions, to the editor
Of the Muscatine JOURNAL, asking him, re-
spectfully, to publish the same.
=. The Secretary was requested to send a
copy, each. to company D, 1lth regiment, and
to company G, 35th regiment of Iowa volun-
teers. .-- !
The meeting then adjourned, 10 meet next
Monday night.
J. D. LACY, President.
F. P. HUBERT, Secretary.