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


ments of the brief period between this and
the assembling of the Convention, will
render Convention unnecessary-Father
Abraham being the nominee by acclama-
nation. Others feel that the great fight
comes after the reDels are vanqnished in
the field; and that a man Of quick per-
ceptiOns, iron nerves, uncOmprOmising de-
vOtion to freedom rs the central idea Of the
Republic, must be chosen for the leader
ship. They fear that Old Abe cannot fill
that bill. Perhaps not. Nevertheless the
future may undeceive them. 1t takes
man like Lincoln good while to unfold
himself, but when he stands erect, it may
be found that he is head and shoulders
above all his brethren. Sure it is, that in
integrity Of purpose he is second to no man
now spoken OF for the next Presidency.
A whirlwind of applause followed the
mention Of either Of the names have des-
ignated, but all acQuiesce in the resolution
endorsing the policy Of the President, and
declaring him ut this time the first choice
Of the people, for the successOrship. OppO-
sition was made 10 a committal of the dele
CATION by instructions. The convention
was determined that the delegates should
not be trammeled. They should know the
first choice Of the delegates, but if circum-
stances occurred 70 render change of front
desirable, there should be no barrier to free
action.
Mr.. Cole and Gov. Stone were called out
after dinner, III the absence Of the commit
tees, and made very happy speeches.
The Committee on credentials reported in
favor Of adopting the name Of Union Par
ty," but pledged acqliiescence IN the decls-
ion OF the National Convention. A salts
factory settlement OF the point was finally
secured, by recommending "RepuOticGn
Un.on,' AS the party cognomen.
RESOLUTIONS.
Tho Comm; ffo0 on Resolutions ronOrtnd
the following:
We the delegates Of the Loyal People Of
the State Of Iowa, assembled for the purpose
of nominating delegates to the National
Convention, deeming this proper occasion
to give expression to our views Of National
affairs, do resolve,
LIST. That we congratulate the Country
and the Government on the glorious and
uniform successes Of the National arms for
the past year, and the tiattering prospect Of
. total and complete overthrow Of the rebel
lion during the present year.
I'd. That this Convention fully endorses
the war policy Of the National Administra-
Of the institution Of Slavery in
the rebelliOus States Of the Union.
Sd. That we are favorable to an amend
ment Of the Constitution of the United
States in the manner pointed out by that
forever prohibiting slavery
and involuntary servitude, except for the
punishment Of crime thrOeg hout all the
States and Territories Of the Union.
4th. That Abraham Lincoln is entitled to
the gratitude Of the country for the honesty
and fidelity with which he has discharged
his high trust as Chief Magistrate Of the
Nation, and that he is the first choice OF
this Convention as the candidate of the !
1864.
5th. That we find language entirely mad
equate to express our gratitude to, and ad-
miratiOn of Iowa's brave soldiers. On ev-
cry battle field, from Wilson's Creek TO
Mission Ridge, they have crowned their
own names and their State with glory, and
now, with patriotism unparalleledin his
tory, after the trials and hardships Of three
years active service, they are rushing into
the ranks to put the browning glory or
Their deeds. The living heroes should, as
they Will be, the constant object of our es
TEEN and regard, and the memory Of those
who nave gloriously fallen in defence Of
liberty, will be forever enshrined in the
hearts Of the people
9Th. That our first and earnest efforts are
cue and will he given 10 aid our Governor
in his prompt and patriotic efforts to fl
the ranks OF the Iowa Regiments III the
field, and preparing 10 render the most e.
tioient aid to the Government in the COM
ing, and as we hope and believe, the final
of the war.
The resolutions We're adopted 10y unan-
imous vote. The reading was frequently
Interrupted by vociferous applause.
Speeches were made in the afternoon and
evening, by Messrs. Tracy, Sullivan, Gov.
Eastman, Russell, Of Washington. Stiles,
Butler, Capt. Moore, O'Connor, Nourse,
Withrow, McCrary, Of Lee, Rippey ard
others. The Convention finally dispersed
in the best state of feeling, a happy omen
Of future success.
1t is needless to state that the Legislature
has not transacted any business since Fri
day, until this morning. 1t is now at work
again. The railroad men are multiplying,
and interest increases. What il does, the
Legislature should do promptly, and with
al eye single to the public good
Yours, Dies MONIES.