Let every Republican, every anti-slavery man, every man who
loves his country, and rejoices in Union, read the following noble utterances
of John W. Forney, and profit by them:
“Two combinations are engaged in the work of undermining the
fabric of our free institutions. They
work with unceasing industry and perseverance.
One is composed of armed traitors who, after stealing the property of
the General Government, now devote themselves to the task of taking the lives
of the freemen of the North. The other
is composed of politicians who, in a thousand ways, labor to misrepresent,
assail, and cripple the Administration under the pretext of superfine devotion
to the Constitution. Every victory in
the battle field by the first, elevates and strengthens the second. Shall we profit by this lesson? Our duty is as plain as our path: Harmonious action in the warlike and
political struggle. No division among
common friends pledged to a common cause.
No conflict over names. No rivalries
among leaders. No criticisms upon brave
men in the field, or good men in councils.
No hesitation to vote supplies in Congress. No more leniency to
traitors. With these mottoes on our
banners we shall rescue our country from ruin, and build up a fortress of
freedom on these shores that will stand all the ravages of time and of treason.”
– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette,
Davenport, Iowa, Thursday Morning, May 1, 1862, p. 2
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