The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-07-12
THE FUSION OF KNAvEs AND

A few Johnsonists heretofore of the Union
persuasion have followed the law of WISE,
CrsHIyc 4 Co., during the TYLER administra.
ton and formed Presidential party. They
have called q Convention at Philadelphia, and
lest it should prove that there were not
enough persons IN the country Of their stripe
70 make a respectable delegation to the Con-
vention, they invite Copperheads and Rebels
20 join them.
Thereupon the Copperhead delegation in
Congress issues an address endorsing the
movement, and VALIASpIGBAx makes a
speech at the Ohio State Convention, de.
elaring to the faithful tina, the road to power
and revenge lies through Philadelphia. and
in that direction they must take up their line
Of march.
That our readers may see how much Of low
atty there is in this movement, endorsed by
the leading Rebels and the leading Conner
heads, we quote the sentiments of two of the
journals that advocate the Convention. tn
show their feelings towards real Union men
Of the South. Read from these same napers
and learn what kind of delegates they require
to be sent TO this Convention from the South.
and who it is they regard as unf. to represent
the South and for what reason:
"The New York Nems, speaking of Josh
ua Hill says Never can he represent there.
or elsewhere, the brave and galent men of
Georgia. They know better than to trust the
honor of their dead and the interests OF the
living to such as he. Men do not trust those
who have been false to them in the hour of
danger and darkness. The Southern peonle
never will, never can, coniide in those who,
Dor among them. or living in their midst
during the dark aud stormy DAYS of their
grand struggle, prayed, or sighed, at least, for
the success Of the foe, and for the ruin and
devastation of the houses and temples and
heldi Of the South, and for that fearful on
preston beneath which people are now stag
gering and groaning.' :.
The yirulent Rebel papers of the South and
the most extreme and bitter champions Of the
rebellion amongst the Copperhead Press of
the North are enthusiastically in favor of this
JOHNSON Convention at Philadelphia. The
Ners insists specifically that the peace wing
of the Democracy shall take the lead in the
movement. It says:
The style and temper of this address are
admirable. 1t ignores the divisions which
have heretofore existed among those who are
opposed to the destructive principles and
measures Of the Radicals, and prepares the
way for the earnest and hearty Cooperation
of all those who desire the perpetuation of
the. Union, and the we'll being Of the States
and the people Of this great country. This
Is IN the true Democratic spirit, and as such
we accept II, and give our voice to the pro-
posed movement.
We therefore recommend and advise the
Peace Democracy to unite in sending dele
gates to the Convention, and in making il a
demonstration VI power and significance. In
the language of the Congressional Address
let us unite to the end that all the States
shall at once be restored to their practical
relations TO the Union. the Constitution be
maintained, and peace bless the whole
country"
The Mobile Register, also friendly to the
movement and johnson paper ut.and out,
IN utter oblivion or contempt of Johnson's
record, or possible with the feeling that
Johnson present services to traitors makes
atonement for past derilections, SAYS:
We know of nothing more contemplate
IMAM fora citizen of ali invaded country to
desert Il. and severing oil the sacred ties of
home, Kindred and SOIL to side with its enc.
mics: 10 have been "Union'' man at the
South while the war famed from the swords
and brands Of Union troops 1t our very
nearthstones, was to have been an insensate
brute, without q spark Of the soul or due
throb OF the pulse Of a man. The tamest Of
animals will fight for their lars and nests and
young, and the man who does not is essen.
tauy traitor 70 the noblest instincts Of hu.
man nature, whatever he NAV be theoretical.
ly to any form of human government. We
scorn the insinuation thatth heroic men who
foughtou the Southern side in the late war
were traitors. The father Of lies never ut
tered baser he. If they were, we share
their guilt. Thank God We have no part Of
the guilt of those who. while the war RACED
we're uators to their hearths, neiehbors'
countrymen and States