Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-04-10
A Voice from the Thirty-frst Iowa

A correspondent sends us the following
copy Of a series Of excellent resolutions re-
Gently adopted by the Thirty first Iowa Reg
mcnt.S Coppcrheads receive but little sym
'pathy at the hands of Iowa soldiers.
WHEREAS, Our Government is entitled to
the united support Of all good and true men
in preserving and perpctuating the rights
dear to us as American citizens, and which
are now being endangered by armed traitors
at the South, who have forced upon us a
causeless war, for the purpose of dssolving
the Union and impairng our liberties, and
degrading us in the eyes Of the civilized
world
And Whereas, we behold with feelings of
deep regret the appearance in the North, and
in our beloved State, of partisan spirit
which seeks to countcnance and support the
enemy 10y assailing and frustrating the Fed
cral and State authorities in their noble efforts
to suppress this infamous rebellion,
/ Therefore Resolred, That we, who have
pledged our lives and our sacred honors in
the cause of our country, so far from being
dishcartened or discouraged, are confirmed
in the conviction Of the justice of our cause,
rcjo,cc ut the progress of our arms, and are
filed with renewed hope of the speedy and
successful termination of war commenced
by Rebels, and waged by us for the sole pur
pose of their overthrow and the restoration
Of the Union. Iii 2
sResolrea, That having the fullest conf
dence in the integrity and patriotism of the
President, we are willing to entrust to his
wisdom aud that O.. his councillors, the Sc
lection Of the best line of policy to pursue
in the prosecution Of this war against foe
who has assailed the integrity of the Govern
ment, and endcavored to disgrace our flag,
and that the Administration has prescribed
no party in the bestowal Of its confidence,
we in reciprocal spirit, ignore all party in
our determination to support the Government
and will maintain an unbroken front against
the enemies Of our country. .g....I .-.
Rcsolced, That we regard the treason of
dcmagogues at the North, who are giving aid
and comfort t. the enemy and seeking poht.
ical power at the sacrifice of our liberties
and the lives Of our brothers and friends, are
more henio,ls and Infamous than that of the
Rebels who are now in arms against us, and
that we will use all laudable means in our
power to defeat their base, revolutionary purt
poses, that the love Of our country and free
institutions thataninnted us at the commence.
ment of this struggle yet endurcs in our
hearts, and that the loyalty to our Govern
mcnt which has supported us amid its trials
and the dangers of the field against Rebels
whom we hate, will not yield to the sedition
of demagogues whom we despise.
That we are opposed to all cessation of
hostilities other than a return to loyalty and
respect for the Government OF the United
States by the Rebels of the South, that we
are fighting in self defense, and only demand
the su3iugatlon of traitors and the re- estab
lish!nent of law and order.
Resolrsa, That the only allies the traitors
OF the North or South can find in the ranks
Of the Federal army are Of the Burr " al d
" Benedict Arnold y school, DIES rtcrs and
pcrjurers whose numbers ar f.w AMI WI o .
names will be handed down to postcrity with
inIarny and disgrace. That we do not intend
to desert our flag and sneak to our homes to
be diSgraccd by poltroons, but that when We
return. VIC win return with our Banners 20
be surrendered only into the hands CT those
who love them and who will cherish them as
memorials Of our lahors and the emblem OF
orr Countries Glory