Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-10-21

esolpec Thss is the highest duty Of every Amer.
can citizen to naptar asapst all the.- eH.mss the IN
tConsuton and laws % the rnted Crates sand. that
laying asde all differences and political opinions We
pledge selyes rs Union men, animated by common
sentiment. and ainrtr object, 10 do every.
tinn power to aid the Government IN fueliing by
fierce reaion now raging axan, VS. author
y and In bringing TO the punishment due TO their
grimes the rebelsand traitors arrsyed azanttit.
Re~oleed,, Tbatwe approve the determination of the
Government ofte Uuited States not to Compromise with
rebels, or TO offer amy terms OF neace except such as may
be based upon Id Unconditional surrender" OF then
hostility and their jus, allegiance ~ Che Cor
,,on tie iovernant ~ lintan his po-fisn and PROS.
eonie tile ats cnast possible vigor '" the com.
plete suppression of the rebellion in FULL reliance upon
The self sacrifices the patriotism le heroic vaor and
undyng devotion of the American ople to their country
aud its free institutions. "a - g l.
Resolded ThaS az slavers was the md
sitnes the strength Of the rebellion. and must be
always and everywhee hostile 20 the principles Of re
publican Government Justice and the nat onal safety de-
mds its utter and cotspiete eyrpatim from The soil az
and proclamatiops w vhchthe Governuent, in its own
defense has aimed death blow at this gigantic evil We
favor furthermore. OF soc amendment tn the
Constitution to he made by the people in conformity with
its provisions shan terminate and forever prohibit the
eSsens~ Of slavery within The limits or The jurisdiction
t. t United States.
I sso,red That the thanks OF the American people are
due TIE soldiers and ssiors o tie ARMY and navy who
have pered their lives deifnse ofther country aud 1T
siacat,n Of the honor Of the Flag that the nation
TO them permanent recognition af their patriotism
and their vaor and ample and permanent proysion for
those Of theft sarviye.s xhs received and
TIE memories OF those who have fallen In its defcnse shall
be held In grateful and everlasting remembrance. il
Resoircd That approve and applaud the practical
wisdom n. gnselfsh patriotism and unswerviur hat1y
with which ABRAHAM LINCOLN has discharged. under cir
camsances ~ unparalleled dicuty, the great duties
AMI responsibilities ofvhe Presidential office that
spprovr and endorse demanded by the emergency and
essential TO the preservation Of the nation and within
the Constitution, the acts and measures he has adopted.
to defend the nation against its open and foes
that approve especially the ProcLniaon o. Emar CT
patton and the employment as Union soldiers 81 men
hereofore held In slavery and that have fun conf
dence in his determination TO carry these and all other
constitutional essential 10 the salvation OF the
Country into full and complete effect
Resolred That we deem IL essential to the general
welfare that harmony should prevail! IN the National
councils. and regard as worthy Of public confidence
and official trust hoss only wha cordially enrse the
principles proclaimed in these resolutions and which
should characterize the adminstra ton ofe Government
Reso,red, That the Government to all men EN-
poyed In its armies. without regard to distinction Of
9r the fli protection OF the laws Of war and that any
In the time Of war by the rebels in should be
made the subject Of fpll and prou,p, redress. u T. "
Resoieed That ie iorner im,oera,ion which in the
pact has added much 10 the wealth and Development
oil resources and increass % power y" ihs nation the
asylum Of the oppressed Of all nations should be osered
and encouraged by liberal and just policy.
Resolred That are in Of the speedy constrrc
ton OF the railroad to the Pacific.
Reso,sed That the national faith pledged TO the re-
deption oil the public debt must he kept nvioahe. and
for this purpose recommend economy and rigid
responsibility in the public expenditures and vigorous
and just system OF TAXATION that duty f every
ya State to sustain the credit and promote the Of
the national currency.
ReSoired. That approve the position taken by the
Coversmen that the people of the United States can
regard with Indifference the attempt Of any Euro
peau power to overtime by orcc supplant by fraud
the institutions 81 any republican government the
western continent and that they viii view with extreme
jealousy menacng 70 the peace and independence Of
this county the efforts u amy such power 10 obtain
foothods for ponarch!a rov ernments sustained hy
foreign military force in proximity TO the Omitted
, States. II