The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-09-03

Resolved, That it is the highest duty
OF every Anne rican eilisen to msihtaio, |
against oil their enemies, the integrity Of
the Union and the paramount authority
of the constitution and laws Of the United |
States; ard that. laying aside al differ
ences and political opinions, We pledge
ourselves, as Union men, animated by :
common sentiment. and aimlng Il : COM
mon offset, to do everything in our power
to aid the government in quelling BY force
OF aims the rebellion nov raging against
its authority, and bringing to the punish
ment due to their crimes the reeels and
traitors srrsyed against it. Prolonged
Applause.
Resolved, That We approve the deter
mination of the Government of the United
States not to compromise with rebels, or
to offer any terms Of pesce except such a.
may be based upon an unconditional sur.
reuder of their hostility and return to
their just allegiance to the Constitution
and laws of the Uoited States and that
we call upon the Governme Mt to maintain
this position, and to prosecute the wsr
Nth the utmost possible vigor, to the com.
plete suppression of the rebellion, in full
reliance upon the self sac ri6ces, the patri.
otism. the heroic valor, and the undying
devotion Of the American people to their
country and it's free institutions. ZAP
plause.
Resolved, That as slavery was the
cause, and now constitutes the strength
Of this rebellion, aud as it lust be always
and every where hostile to the principles
of republican government, justice end the
national safety demand its utter and com
plete exlirpation from the soil Of the Re-
public [applause] (; and that we uphold
and maintain the acts and proclahaiions
by which the government, in its own de
7 tense, has aimed death blow at this gi-
Q gantic evil. We are in favor, further
q mere, Of such an amendment TO the con-
! stitutiou, to be made by the people 10 con-
formity with its provisions, as shall ter
J inmate aud forever prohibit the existence
) Of slavery within The limits or the iuris-
J diction of the United States. TApplause |
d Resolved, That the thanks Of the Amer
) 'oan people are due to the soldiers and
t sailors OF the navy (appause] who have
periled their lives in defense OF their coun
c Try, aud in vindication of the honor Of
e he dig; thsl the nation owes to them
: some permanent recognition Of their pa
{ srinlism and valor, and ample and perma.
nent provision for those OF their surviv-
!, ors who bays received disabling and hon
G orabie wounds in The service OF tile coun-
try; and that the memories Of thpee who
cave fallen in lis defense shall be held in
grateful remembrance. Loud applause.
Resolved, Ina. We approve and applaud
, the practical wisdom, The unselii-h pairi-
otism. and answering fdeliiy to The con.
sttuilon and the principles of American
! liberty with which Abraham Lincoln has
lischrrged, under circumstances OF un-
paralleled difficulty. the great duties of
the Presidential office that We approve
and indorse, as demanded By the emer.
) gency and essential TO the preservation Of
The nati n, and as wi,hir the constitution,
b the measures and acts which he has adopt.
Ell TO defend the nation sgsinst its open
and secret ices that We approve especial
; the proclamation OF emancipation, and
{ the employment as Union soldiers of men
heretofore held in slavery Ispp,ausel
aud that We have ful! confidence 10 Ills
e determination TO carry lhese, and all other
measures essential to to the salvation OF
the country, into full and complete effect.
Resolved, That we deem il essential to
the general welfare that harmony should
prevail IN the national councils; and We
regard as worthy of public confidence and
oitieia trust those only who cordially in-
> deFse the principles proclaimed 10 these
RESOLUTIONS. and which should characterize
The administration Of the government -
: Applause.
Resolved, That the government owes
to all men employed 10 is armies. with
out regard to distinction Of color. the
tall protection of the laws of war ZAP
Plause and that any violation of tke-e
laws, or of the usages Of civilized nations
IN time of war, by The rebels now 10 arms.
should be made the subject of full and
prompt redress. Prolonged applause |
Resolved, That the foreign emigration
which. in the past, has added so much to
the wealth and development of resources
and increase of power Of this nation, the
asylum of the oppressed of all nations.
should be fostered and encouraged by q
liberal aud just policy.
Resolved, That We are in favor of the
speedy construction Of railroad to the
Pacific.
Resolved, That the national faith.
pledged for the redemption Of the pubic
debt. must be kept inyiolate; aud that.
for The purpose, We recommend economy
and rigid responsibility in the public ex
Ipenditures. and righteous and Just sys.
tem OF TAXATION; that it is the duty Of
every loyal State to sus, ain the credit ana
promote the use Of the national ourrenc,
Resolved, That we approve the position
taken by The government, that the people
Of the United States can never regard with
iudlfference the attempt TO ary
Earopcsu power to overthrow By force.
oT to supplant by fraud, the institutions
Of any republican government on the YES
tern continent = prolonged applause l.
and ihat they will view with extreme
jealousy, as nlanacing to the peace and
independence Of this our country, the eff
forts OF any such power to obtain new
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