The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-03-14

Union Meeting In Marion County.
EDITOR HAwH- Ere IAN enthusiastic war
meeting was held at large school house in the
northeast part of Knoxville township, Marion
county, Iowa, on the evening OF the 2Sth OF
February. The meeting organized by electing
Esq Joseph Clark President and T. E. Beers
Secretary. On taking the Chair the President
stated the objects of the meeting in q brief but
patriotic speech. Various gentleman were
called out, among whom were the Rev. Mr. Ken.
berlsin, peace man, and DR.. Pressly, an IN
compromising war man. The former declined
until he should hear other gentlemen; the latter
made short but very appropriate, enthusiastic
speech, after which. Mr.. A. V. Wright, of Knox.
vile city, lately of Illinois, was loudly called,
and responded in two hours speech, remsria-
BILE for its patiotisn, flaming eloqueDce, unan-
swerable arguments and irresistible logic. He
was often interrupted during the time by deaf
ening roars of laughter and applause. At the
close of his speech he offered set Of resou-
the above named Reverend and another peace
croaker, VIM Coffman. They we're allowed to
speak freely, but we're handled without gloves
and we're literally used up, squelched and vans
pushed by speeches from Pressly, Beers, Wright
and others; after which the resolutions passed
by ayes inaunera5le, nays two! The resolu-
tons are as follows:
WHEREAS, A causeless and gigantic rebellion
now exists in the United States against the con-
stitutionally authorized government, therefore,
RESOLVED, That it is duty of every good and
loyal citizen to uphold and support the Govern
ment in its present perilous crisis.
Resolyed, That the Uuited States is justifable
in using every means known to civilized warfare
that may be necessary in order to suppress the
present rebellion.
Resol,ed, That the Presidents proclamation
of freedom to the slaves of all the States and
parts of States now in rebellion. is justified by the
laws of ,oar and By every prin.i ple Of humanity
and natural justice. TO- ~
RESOLVED, That the President should speedily
organize, arm and equip 100000 troops of Afri-
can descent for garrison or other military duty
RESOLVED, That while we regret the necessity
of the recent CONSUMPTION act or militia law of
Congress, we endorse it as just, right and expe-
dent, and will sustain it with our lives and
property. and desire the President of the United
States to issue lis proclamation Immediately for
100000 militia. ...-at ...
Resolued, That we regard the Valandigham
school of politicians as traitors, deserving only
the fate and punishment OF traitors. ..-..
RESOLVED, That we are opposed to peace on
any terms short of the unconditional surrender
of the rebels; and that peace on any other terms
would be cowardly and disgraceful to the nation.
Reselved. That we recognize but two parties,
to-wit: ioyalists an6 traitors.
Resolved That we are in favor of speedily or
ganzing the association of the rs B." in every
State, county, town and hamlet in the United
States. o.
Resolued, That copies of the proceedings of
this meeting and of these resolutions be COM
municated to the estate Register" the Hawk
Eye" the "Chicago Tribune" and the "Knox-
vile Republican"
On motion it was unanimously voted that
copies also be submitted for publication to the
Burlington Argus" and the Cincinnati Enqui-
rer." '. ~.
On motion, adjourned sine die.
JOSEPH CLARK, Pres's.
T. E. BEERS, Seey. 10.
Knoxville, Iowa. March 2, 1868.