The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-02-27
Border state Convention.

LOUISVILLE, Feb. 2---Ihe Freedmen
Convention assent led at noon in the Uni
ted States Court Room. There were about
one hundred delegates, principally from
Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee aud Ar
kansas.
The Convention organized by the cleo
ton Of Hon. VIM. p. Hamason, of Ken
lucky, President.
Wee Presidents M. NJ. Bryan, of Tenn,
L. IL. Wolff, of Ark, J. S. Nixon, of KY,
Cen John Mcneil. of Mo.
Secretdr1es.-J. S. Fowler, Of Tenn Jas.
Lansing. Of Mo-, w. Campbell, of Ky,
Mai. l.. J. Barnes, Of Ark.
The Secretary read q communication in
viting the convention, cu nedsse, to attend
the laying the corner stone Of the Union
Soldiers Monument AT Cave Hill cemetery.
On motion, a committee Of three from
each State was appointed to draft resolu-
tons for the consideration of the Conven-
ton.
The following gentlemen were appointed:
kentucky, Jas. Speed, George &. Blake
IN, u. 4. Sanford.
Missouri, Col. c. Moss, John F. Hume,
Arnold kreikel.
Arkansas, Il. II. Wolff, Maj. L. J. Barnes,
J. G. Shumark.
Tennessee, Robt. Farquharson, William
Mines, j. S. Fowler.
The Convention adjourned at three p. N.
to meet at seven this evening to hear an
which was brief but eloquent, subsequent
TO which, the committee on resolutions not
| having reported, the Convention adjourned
to tomorrow at 10 o. clock.
| During the afternoon session OF the Con-
vention the following circular was distrib-
uted among several OF the members
| WASHINGTON, ID. g., Fob. 20, '64.-SIR:--
| The movements recently made throughout
the country to secure the denomination Of
! President Lincoln, render necessary some
counter action on the part Of the uncondi-
tional friends Of the Union, who differ from
the policy of his Administration. So long
), as no efforts are made to forestall the po-
and patriotic for all true friends Of the gov
eminent, to devote their influence to the
suppression of Rebellion, but when it be-
comes evident that party machinery and
official influence are being used to secure
i the continuation Of the present Admins
|, tration. those who believe that the inter
ests Of the country and freedom demand q
change in favor Of a vigorous policy, have
no choice but to appeal at once to the peo-
ple before it shall be too late to secure q
fair discussion Of principles. Those in be.
half of whom this communication Is made
have thoroughly surveyed the political
} field, and have arrived at the following
conclusions:
!; lst. That even were the election Of Mr.
Lincoln desirable, it is inpracticable, will
the union of influences which will oppos,
him. Is.
I'd. That should've he reelected his man
ifest tendency towards compromise ant
temporary expression Of policy will be
come stronger duringthe second term thar
it has been in the first, while the war may
/ continue to languish during his full adj
ministration, till tho public debt shall be
, come Il burden too great to be borne.
Sd. The expenditures Of the Government
through the war have been so rapidly in
creased and to such an enormous extent II
to render the curtlilment Of the principe.
4 absolutely necessary to the safety of on
Republican institutions.
S 4th. That we find in Hon. Salmon
3 Chase more Of the qualities needed in
!. President during the next four years thar
5 Fever combined in any other available can
: ddate. His record is unimpeachable
l showing him to be a statesman OF rare abii
! ity, and an administrators OF the very high
est order, while his private character fiirn
$ ishes the guarantee Of honorani purity, i
the management Of public affairs.
! 9Th. The discussion OF the Presidents
! question as already commenced by tn
friends OF Mr.. Lincoln, has developed hi