The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-08-19

FELLow CITIZENS - Having very fire.
quentiy been solicited. within the last few
months. by men OF all classes. both in and
out OF tho army. 10 become candidate
for Governor OF this State, have hereto
fore uniformly declined, for ssversl rea-
sons, the principal one of which is, my
desire, after the yresent rebellion is put
down and the Union fully restored there
BY, TO remain private citizen and not
engage in public life under any circum
stances and there 10 but one motive that
causes me to swerve from that resolution,
which il the very came that caused me to
join the army, and that is, DUTY.
| am informed by men Of both political
parties, since my arrival ut home, that
the public mind has been 30 inflamed BY
demsgorues, on both sides, that there is
danger Of collision at any time. 80 much
80 as to seriously embarrass the Govern
ment
Fully believing that there is no future fer
the Government or the Country, but by
thoroughly and efectuaIly putting down
the present rebellion in the Southern
States, look upon il as the duty of all
to render what assistance il in their pow
er and in whatever manner it will do the
most good. TO unite the public sentiment
Of the people to crush ou, treason and re-
bcilion against the best Government on
earth.
The masses Of the people Of all parties are
loyal, but . species Of intolerance pre-
walls that is really becoming alarming,
unless they can be induced to use more
moderation in the FORMULATION of their
peculiar views on the questions that sgi.
tate the public mind most of which are
entirely outside Of the main and only
question now before the people, that is,
the putting down OF the rebellion. All
parties dsaire that to be done a. speedily
and effectuslly as possible /; the great point
to be desired is, that minor issues and
questions should be all laid aside until we
again have an united country.
For the present let us all unite hearti-
" in support of the Government. If the
Administration adopts measures for the
prosecution Of the war that does not coin
eide with our peculiar views, let us make
no factions opposition to them, but yield
to the constituted authority. Mr. Lin
coin ia the legally elected Executive Of
this Government, and during his Presi
dental term we can have no ether. The
fact that we did not vote for him renders
-us under no less obligation to support the
L. l.
than if we had been his most ardent sup
porters.
am in favor of vigorous prosecution
of the war to the full extent of cur power,
until the rebellion is suppressed, and Of
using all means that may be in our pos
session ,.recogn zed by honorable warfare,
for that purpose. ! am for the Uoion
without an u, and regardless of whether
slavery stands or falls by its res oratiou,
and in favor OF peace on no other terms
than unconditional submission of tha rrh.
ella to the constituted authorizes Of the
Government Of the United States.
Entertaining these opinions and recog
niziug the right of the country 10 do
mand the services Of oil good Gill;
zens, either ~ rulers or soldiers--al al,houe h
opposed to my personal wishes--if |
should be elected. | will discharge the
duties OF the position without fear, favor.
or Partially, and for the bes, interest OF
the State and Nation, TO the best of my
ability. J. Nj. TurTLx.
KEosAuauA. Aug. 18th, 1868.