The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-09-16

US. With q proper and thorough organic,
ton Of our enrolled and volunteer miIiti
this could not long continue. We shoul
thoroughly organize, and should receiv
thu spirit of our ancient defence, whic
characterized our fathers, and gave to theI
homes protection against . not more IA,
age Zoe. We should. be prepared to me.
our enemies and invaders a. Ken,uckian
should ever do, with devoted loyalty, a
unialtering courage anil patriotic determ
nation -"welcome them with bloody hand
to hospitable graves" Our homes mus
be protected-we can do it if we will. L.
us will it, and do it.
In the midst Of the dire calamities force
upon Us by the rebellion, We should M
permit the present troubles to make us fou
get our obligations and duties to the future
The education Of our youth must be prov
ded for. Our common schools should b
cherished with earnest solicitude. We mus
feed the mind of our coming youth. An
while We transmit to them an undiminish
ed and an unbrokeh heritage of freedom
we should see that they are fitted to re
ceive and pass it down, not impoverished
but enriched. to their Successors. Gu
Jacksons, our Clays, our Websters, hav
passed away, leaving US the light of thei
example, the wisdom of their counsel. tn
treasures Of :heir fame, As part ofour herit
age. And last, though not least, he OF tn
sage counsel, and Of the eloquent tongue
the mould Of cbivalry; the type IN,
embodiment of pure and lofty patriotism
that perfect model Of Kentnckian, John J
Crittenden, has beer. gathered to his faith
ers, and Kentucky is left lonely and i,
tears! To our common schools we mus
look, as the nursery Of men to fill thei
places, and prolonged their fame.
The improvement of our country. b,
using every available means; the encour
agement Of agric llture and promotion O
mechanic arts, by affording every facilit,
and practicable aid, are duties which de
volve upon the statesman and CLAIM the At
tention of every lover of his country.
Our public charities should not laneuisl
tor want of support. but be expanded will
the growth of our means to the full meas
ure OF wise and humane philanthropy.
To the self Sc crificing and gallant sold
iers Who brave the hardships and confron
the dangers Of the battlefield to preserv
our government and perpetuate the bless
'ngs of liberty, We speak, words of chez
and encouragement "Men and money
shall sustain you in your noble work q
patriotism. Grateful hearts shall pour tiifei
richest treasures Of thankfulness upon yo,
while living. and should you fall in DIS
charge Of duty, will cherish your heroisu
as part Of our country s treasure, and Civ
life to Your memory in our gratefu
hearts. Your names and devoted sacrific~
will be linked in imperishable fame Wit
that ofyour elder brother, the brave an
gallant Nelson whose prompt and timel
aud saved Kentucky his native State
from the desolat,0n Of ebeffion. His prea
heart embraced the cause Of liberty; hi
broad intellect comprehended the vastnes
OF the issue to humanity. and his might,
soul swe:led with the pulsations Of pares
patriotism. He now sleeps in his chosel
place Of rest-at Camp Dick Robinson II,
those fields where his sagacious patriotism
Hrst dey0ied KentualxR- -, -AA,s,.aad- -salra
N4lon. The hsAlt8itk6snadisjs and the pa
!fiot will pay to him and tha noble dea,
the homage Of a grateful rcmsnbsance, an,
will lnurn their names in the soul Of mem
Ory.
The wife and children, tho widow an,
orphan Of our gallant soldiery should no
be left ts seek for shelter, nor to beg 70
bread. While grateful memory pursue
the sleeping brave, an active humanit,
should provide for those who suffer, an;
who need.
With the example Of those who have pre-
ceded me, and the light shed upon my wa,
by the retiring administration; shall en-
ter upon my duties with frmer step, an,
more confident hope, fully determined, t
the utmost IF my abilities, to see that tn.
laws be faithfully executed; that ever,
aid and support be given to suppress tn
rebellion and restore peaceful relations
that every practicable assistance be give,
to the development Of the mental, moral
and physical resources Of my State; it's ex
altsd charities to be sustained; the right
Of the citizens be maintained, and the in
tegrity and honor Of the Commonwealth
preserved.
With firm and confident reliance upo,
the support Of my fellow citizens, in all IN,
efforts to maintain these purposes, and al
abiding trust in a ruling Providence, nov
propose to take the oath Of Office, a. Gov
ernor Of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.