The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-03-19
I ". OTTUMWA, IOWA, THURSDAY,
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Marct, 8rd, 1868.
! At . meeting Of the members Of Company
K, I'd Iowa Infantry, on motion Of s. Kirk
patrick, Y.J. Powell WAS called to the
chair. M .srt =, ~, ~, $, 4,.4-,,4 u d. ~
On motion Of VIM. G. Holden, j. H. Nc
olure was appointed Secretary.
8. Kirkpatrick, w. q. Holden, and T.
Gallagher were appointed as committee,
to draft resolutions expressive Of the sense
Of the meeting. ffse % 2X.rfs
The Committee retired and after due de.
liberation, reported the following preamble
and resolutions, which after being submit.
ted to the meeting, were unanimously adop.
ted !: ..t-.,,..s- sss.t.tv - eT
Whereas, We have noticed with feelings
Of SORROW and regret, that there has arisen
among the residents Of our town, county
and State, feelings of dissatisfaction and
jealousies, and in their Youtspoken express
sion and actions, have treated the cause in
which we are engaged with contempt, rath-
er than friendship; secret societies have
originated in your midst, pertaining to no
other good than to aid and comfort the enc
mics OF the U. s.. Government; moreover,
there has been allowed in your town the
publication ofa newspaper, aiming for its
intents and purposes, the encouragement Of
desertions, and trying every conceivable way
to disgrace the army aud nation, therefore
be 1t -
ResslUed, That we unhesitatinsly de-
nonnce the course pursued by the "Ottum-
wa Mercury" IN it's vile epithets against
the President and his Cabinet. and in de-
claring that it is opposed to any further
prosecution Of the war, for the purpose of
crushing this wicked rebellion. We declare
its statements false. when it represents to
the public that the union srmy was raised
under false pretences, to carry out the
design Of scheming men. las
Resoiped, That we pronounce its edi.
tors the most vile snc damnsble traitors
against whom we have to contend, for pub
fishing to the world, they are in favor Of
leaving New England out in the cold" and
forming an alliance with Southern traitors
who Sc hands are dyed with the blood Of our
comrades. ssd Z. sf.ssszr -ars
Resolred, that We do not believe as some
do, that this is IAN unholy and causcless
war" on the part of the United States. know
ing that this government was founded upon
the principles of christianity; that its insti-
tutions were based upon the scriptures ol
Divine inspirations, and all those in rebellion
against the Government, have not only vi
olated our pational laws, but the laws Of
God. They are traitors to their country and
their God.
Resolped, That we are in favor of the
gradual emancipation Of African slavery, as
represented in President Lincoln's Message
to the Federal Congress, Dec. 1st, 1869.
Resolusd, That, we are for no terms ol
peace no compromise-only an "nncon-
ditional surrender" of the so-called South.
ern Confederacy, and peaceful submission
to the u. s. Government Furthermore,
that we despise prowling, lurking foe in
our rear, much worse than we do those who
dare to meet us on the battle 6eld, and Fssh-
|er than submit to the internal tyranny Of
secession, wetwiA wage wsr of extermina-
ton.
Rssolred, That we ask t as particular
favor Of the citizens Of our State, to lay
aside al party strife, and all unite in one
mighty effort, to bring to justice all the
vandal hordes Of ofrebeldom, and the instiga-
tors of the same, to be tried before an i'm
partial jury. who shall put treason 1t the
head Of the catalogue Of eli crimes, pun
ishable with death. fg sf.
Resoloed, That we extend q cordial in
vitation to all able.bodied men to come and
give US their support. and lend . helping
hand in the suppression oftbe rebellion, but
If they continue to stand aloof, We say for
shame, that they should do so, and see
their countrymen struggle against . tyranny
they hate, and then, by remaining at home,
claim to share the fruits Of their victories
without participating in the dangers Of
their battles. ~
Rsso,ssd That we tender our sincere
thanks to the ladies Of Ottumwa, for their
benevolent contributions towards the .U.
s. Sanitary Commission" that has been
aided and supported by the union-loving Ia
dies Of the State We love their economy,
integrity, and purity Of purpose. Surely
many thanks Are due them for their untiring
zeal and energy in relieving the wants ol
the suffering soldiers. .t.a,.
Resolpsd. That Generals, Curtis, Tutt.e,
La uman. Elliott and Dodge are well worthy
| Of wearing the laurel wreath Of honor, that
we viii give them our undivided support,
that their heroic deeds will revebrate and
spring up to recollections. Is fresh to our
future generations, IS sweet IS the odos
ofthe dying rose. '.es