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

HAsolce3. Thafwe approve the determination Of the
Government Of the United State. compromise with
rebels or to offer any terms of peace except such
be based upon unconditional surrender" Of their
hostility, and return to their Just allegiance TO the Con-
suoh and laws Of the United States and that we call
upon the Government to maintain this petition and pros
ccute the with the utmost possible vgor to the
plete suppression Of the rebon, In full reliance upon
the self sacrifices the patriotism the heroic vaor and
undng devotion OF the American people TO their country
and its free Institutions;
Resoipsd That as slnvsrv was tho cause and now
sutes the strsnsth OF the rebellion, and as II must be
always and everywhere hostile the principles of Re-
publican Government justice and the national safety
ands Its utter and complete extpaon from the soil OF
the Republic and that maintain and uphold the acts
and proclanations by which the Government in Its
defense, has aimed deathbow nj this gigantic evil We
In favor furthermore Of such amendment to the
Constitution be made by The people in conformity with
its provisions, shall terminate and forever prohibit, the
existence Of slavery within the Limits the Jurisdiction
the C9l'ted States.
Resolced That the thanks Of the American people
due to the soldiers and sailors Of the army and navy who
have pered their lives in defense Of their country and in
yndcaton Of the honor of the Flag; that the nation
to them some permanent recognition Of their patriotism
and their vaor and ample and permanent provision for
those their survivors who have permanent and
disabling wounds in the service Of the country and that
the 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 AgRagAn LINCOLN has discharged, under cir
cumstances Of unparalleled difficulty the great duties
and responsibilities OF the Presidential Office; that
approve and endorse demanded by the emergency and
essential to the preservation OF the nation and as within
the Constitution the acts and he has adopted
to defend the nation against its open and secret foes
that we approve especially the Proclamation Of Enamel
heretofore hck in slavery, and that we have fun conf
dence in his determination to carry these and all other
constitutional measures essential TO the salvation OF the
country, into full and complete effect. f..- .JB..
Resolged That VIC deem Il essential TO the general
welfare that harmony should prevail In the National
councils and regard worthy OF public confidence
and off rlin1r he
principles proclaimed in these resolutions, and which
should characterize the administration ofthe Government
ResoTred, That the Government ewes 10 all men
played in its armes, without regard to distinction of
COLOR the ful protection Of the laws Of and that any
Violations q hese laws or the usages Of civilized nations
in the time Of war by the rebels in should be
made the subject Of full and prompt reiress. :
Resolred. 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.
esofced, That in favor Of the speedy construc
ton Of the railroad to the Pacific.
Resoyred, That the national faith pledged to the re-
demption Of the public debt be kept nviosbe and
that for this purpose recommend economy and rigid
responsibility in the public expenditures and vigorous
and jus. system Of taxation that it is the du of every
loyal State to sustain the credit and promote the Of
the national currency.
Resoired That approve the position taken by the
Government that the people Of the United States
never regard with Indifference the attempt of any Euro
pean power to overthrow by force srppIant by fraud
the institutions Of any republican government the
western continent and that they will view with
jealousy menacng to the peace and independence Of
this our country the efforts OF such power to obtain
f0othods for monarchial 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 the 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 at. 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.
r. W. EASTMAN, Chairman,
n. e. HUDSON ''