The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-04-06

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aspirstiens whieh i nov leading this ma |
see that higher and pursr oivilisa-
lion 4nt iorms tho silvsr-linisw Of the |
dark Sar ciosd which ove-hangs - Rel
psblis.
n. Chairman, tho posision wkieh this
nation meintains to-day il felatiuo 70 ~
btus character Of slavery 3 moss perfect
than that which the founders Of the Gov
ernment occupies. They believed that
slavery MAS 70 directly opposite to justice,
90 distinctly arnyed against Divine law.
20 utterly deprassd and desperately wick
I'd, that its own Aggregation Of enormi-
ties would speedily accomplish it, disco
luton. We recognize their faith ss most
correct, except in its conclusion. We see
that the death can only be accomplished
BY an executioner. Slavery will not kill
itself. The decree Of death has been en-
rolled. The death-warrant Was sealed by
the FIRST shot which struck Fort Sumter.
But condemned culprits do not execute
themselves, and slavery is no exception
to the fule.
l admit that the progress Of the war
has accomplished much toward giving eff
feet to the decree. In our harvest of
blood We have gathered great compensa-
tory results. The spirit II patriotism has
returned to us clothed with resurrection
al brightness like unto that which shall
light the heirs of glory to the abode Of
the eternal Father. Manhood, as it stood
promptly erect in the grand, colossal,
symmetrical proportions known to the
early days of the Republic, again gives
sublimity to American character. An &C.
knowledged dependence on Hin who
guides the planets aud notices the fall of
a sparrow, is once more the sure defense
Of our people. An awakened, invigora-
ted, concentrated national conscience re-
WHITES our observance of justice. Fear
OF God and love Of country blend and
course from heart to extremities Of the
earnest masses who struggle amid the
awful terrors and black woes of war for
that sublime end, true peace. These
happy results have effected many Of the
preliminaries to the final death Of .he
condemned disturber of our repose. AL
ready the glowing fruits of ultimate vic
tory gather around us and about U.S.
Thousands Of human beings who were
slaves at the commencement of this ac-
cursed rebellion are now enjoying the
freedom which God designed for all OF
His creatures. The limits of slavery
have been contracted by State action, and
other States are directing their efforts tc
the further compression of the black
, power which wars upon all that is good
. Congress has not failed to provide way
/ through which men may march from
bondage to freedom. The President ha.
nobly performed his duty by striking sh'
5 chains Of slavery from millions Of men
. Public opinion, the conquerer Of men an,
, parties, the maker of Presidents and Con
: crosses, has flung its banner to The breeze
{ inscribed with the glorious words, LIB
( erty and Union Providence hs
; opened up the way to that higher civ
: ilization and purer Christianity whic!
the Republic is to attain. The very at
e ,nosphere which surrounds us is 6lle,
t with the spirit of emancipation. Ever.
D :hrob OF the popular heart sends cours
: ing to the very extremiiies Of nations
Q life the warm blood Of freedom.
, These things all cheer the hearts of tn
$ true sous Of the Republic. Our Red Sc
!, passage promises TO be as propitious a
b was that of Gods chosen people, whe
the waters parted and presented the $ a
II bed for their escape from the hosts upo
r whom these waters closed and effected th
e burial appointed BY Him who had declar
a ed, "Let my people go" The bow c
e promise now arches the heavens. but tn
end is not yet. We have advanced. bu
), promises signify future. We hope for III
l. land, but it is not yet abiding with Us 70
d hope pertains to. that which we do NJ
e possess. We feel that VIC have game
q much during the terrible trial to whic
. the Republic has been subjected, aud v
n know that at far too great price hay
IS the people purchased the position {
3, which they are now masters, TO permit
d to pass again into the possession of tb
d enemies Of free government The pos
'e ton must be fortified aud the lines &C
l. vanced. What freedom has gained mu.
% be intrenched by lie strong arm of III
u Constitution. The life and treasur
> which the loyal citizens Of the Unio
D. have expended, in amount unpreceden,e
id and with cheerfulness almost iucompr,
he hensible, must be made to secure som,
,e thing more durable than = }ull Of II
Of storm; a dslusive hope and deceitf,
~ peace. Security for the future must
,e the result OF the great demands to whic
% our people have 30 nobIy responded
is The price paid is ample, and its returl
Of must be worthy of the grand PATRIOTS
IN which rose, as il by the command Of Go
IN all panoplied for war, and equal to all
We the exactiens of the awful conflict Who,
'il birth was announced by the roar of reb
n cannon over the BAY OF Charleston.
ny Sir, let US not be misled by delusi,
n hope. nor deceived by artful words. L
an no siren song divert US from the pa
It, which the events of our fancied, DAYS
- peace and the lessons Of this war ba,
n marked out for us with more uaerring &,
Is actness than that with which the lhap net
- DeedIo noinfs the coursa of tho r,c :: :,