Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-09-09

Rasolyed, Ttaywe approve the determination OF the
Government OF the United States compromise viii,
rebels or to offer any terms Of peace except such as may
hostility and return to their just allegiance TO the Con.
si,utio and laws OF the United States and that call
upon the Government TO maintain this position and pros
ecute the with the utmost possible vigor to the
ete suppression Of The reblon, In full reliance upon
the self sacrifices the patriotism the heroic vaor and
undyng devotion OF the people 70 their
and its free Institutions
Pesissd That as ainverv was the cause md now
stitues the strength Of the rebellion and II must be
always and everywhere hostile TO the principles of Re
publican Government justice and the national safety de-
nands Its utter and complete exthpaon from the soil Of
the Republic and that maintain and uphold the acts
and procamatons by which the Government in It's
defense, has aimed death blow Mt this gigantic evil. We
are in favor Furthermore, Of such amendment TO the
Constitution, to be made by The people in conformity with
its provisions shall terminate and forever prohibits the
existence Of slavery within the limits the jurisdiction OF
! the United States.
Resoirea That the thanks of the American people are
due TO the soldiers and sailors OF the army and navy who
have perled their lives In defense Of their country and in
vndicaton of the honor Of the Flag that nation
10 them permanent recog milton of their patriotism
and their Vaor and ample and permanent provision for
those OF their Survivors who have received permanent and
disabling wounds In the service Of the country and that
tie memories OF those who have fallen In its defense shall
be held in grateful and everlasting remembrance.
Rssotred That we approve and applaud the practical
wisdom, the uHsesI patriotism and answering fidelity
TO the Constitution and the principles OF American liberty
with which ABRAHAM IycoN has discharged, under cir
cumstances OF unparalleled difficulty the great duties
and responsibilities of the Presidential office; that we
approve and endorse demanded by the emergency and
essential to the preservation Of the nation and within
the Constitution, the acts and he has adopted
to defend The nation against its open and secret foes
that approve especially the Proclamation of Enamel
heretofore hex in slavery, and that we have fun conf
dence in his determination to carry these and all other
constitutional essential to the salvation OF the
country, into full and complete effect. 3 F..
ResolUsd That deem 10 essential to the general
welfare that harmony should prevail in the National
councils, and regard worthy Of public confidence
lt,D-
principles proclaimed in these resolutions, and which
should characterize the administration government
RssoErea, That the Government ewes TO all men en-
poycI in its asmes. without regard to distinction of
color the fn protection Of the laws Of and that any
Violations II these laws the OF civilized nations
in the time war by the rebels now in arms should be
made the subject Of full and prompt REDRESS.
ReSoirfd. That the former immigration which in the
past has added much TO the wealth and development
Of resources and Increase Of power to this nation, the
asylum of the oppressed Of all nations should be ostered
and encouraged by liberal and just policy.
Resolce1, That in favor OF the speedy consruc
ton OF the railroad to the Pacific.
ReSo1red, That the national faith pledged to the
demption Of the pubc debt ust be kept nyioshe and
that for this purpose recommend economy and rigid
responsibility in the public expenditures and vigorous
and just system taxation that it is the duty of every
loyal State to sustain the credit and promote the Of
the national currency.
Resolre6, That approve the position taken by the
Government that the people Of The United states
regard with Indifference the attempt of any Euro
pean power to overthrow by force stppant by fraud
The institutions of any republican government tine
western continent and that they will view with extreme
jealousy menacng to the and independence of
this our country the efforts OF any such power TO obtain
new foothods for monarclal governments sustained by
foreign military force in proximity to the United
States.
The following named gentlemen were cho
sen as the Republican Union Central Com.
mittec of tho Sixth Congressional District
for the ensuing two years: DR.. Sheldon G.
Winchester, Hardin Chas. Pomeroy, Boone;
Martin II. Moore, Black Hawk Daniel D.
Chase, Hamilton DR.. VIM. r. Smith,
Woodbury..
Moved by F. Sessions that the next Con-
gressional Convention be held al. Iowa Falls.
Moved that the motion be laid on the table,
Carried.
The committee now introduced Judge
Hubbard, who addressed the convention.
Moved that the proceedings of this Con-
vention be published in all the Union papers
of the District.
On motion the convention adjourned sine
die.
f. W. EASTMAN, Chairman,
N. G. HuDsos, secretaries.