The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-08-29

To THE PEOPLE OF IowA.-FetLoW-C 1s-
ze7sS.-Having very frequently been solicit
ted, within the last few months, by men OF
all classes, both in and out of the army, to
become candidate for Governor OF this
State, have heretofore uniformly declined
for several reasons, the principle one of
which is, my desire, after the present re-
bellion is put down and the Union fully re-
stored thereby, to remain q private citizen
and not engage in public life under any
circumstances, and there is but one mo-
tive that causes me to swerve from that re-
solution, which is the very same that caus-
ed me to join the army, and that is, DUTY.
1 am infomed by men of both political
parties, since my arrival at honre, that the
public mind has been SO infiamed by dem
agogues, on both sides, that there is danger
of collision at any time, SO much so as to
seriously embarras the Government. *.
Fully believing that there is no future for
the Government or the Country, but by
thoroughly and effectually putting down
the present rebellion in the Southern
States, 1 look upon it as the duty of all To
render what assistance is in their power
and in whatever manner it will do the most
good-to unite the public sentiment of the
people, to crushtOut treason and rebellion
against the best Government on earth.
The masses of the people of all parties
are loyal, but a species of intolerance pre-
walls that is really becoming alarming, I'M
less they can be induced to use more mod
Grafton in the PRONUNCIATION of their pecu-
liar views on the questions that agitate
the public mind, most of which are en-
tirely outside of the main and only ques-
ton now before the people, that is, the put
ting down of the rebellion. All parties de-
sire that to be done as speedily and effect
ually as possible; the great point to be
desired is, that minor issues and questions
should be all laid aside until we again
have united country.
in the support of the Government. If the
Administration adopts measures for the
prosecution of the war that do not coincide
with our peculiar views let us make no
factious opposition to them; but yield to
the constituted authority. Mr.. Lincoln
is the legally elected Executive Of this
Government, and during his Presidential
we did not vote for him renders us under
no less obligation to support the Govern
ment under his administration, than If we
had been his most ardent supporters.
I am in favor of a vigorous prosecution
of the war to the full extent of our power,
until the rebellion is suppressed, and Of
using all means that may be in our posses
sion, recognized by honorable warfare, fol-
that purpose. am for the Union without
an i, and regardless of whether slavery
stands or falls by its restoration, and in IA
nor of peace on no other terms than the
unconditional submission of the rebels tc
thesconstituted authorities of the Govern
newt of the United States.
Entertaining these opinions and recog-
nizing the right OF the country to demand
the services of all good citizens, either as
rulers or soldiers although opposed to my
personal wishes-if should be elected,
will discharge the duties of the position
without fear, favor, or partiality, and for
the best interest of the State and Nation
to the best of my ability.
j. NJ. FUTILE.
kEOsAUQUA, Aug. Is, 1863.