The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1861-11-14
Andrew JaCk>Ou's Testimony.
From the Chicago Tribune.


ln the cunpal IN OF 1872. near New
Orleans. no more distinguished services
wer rendered by any body OF troops than
by .he colorcd men whom General Jack
son called into his army. Then, as in
the earlier war Of the revolution, this
race Of people were regarded not onl y as
fit to bear arms in the cause of tLeir
country. but their gallan,ry was recog-
nized by all the rewards paid to any
troops. But these were the old times
We, of this cencr ton, have risen sure
rior to such examples. We are sending
white men into the field to be shot down
by negroes or Indians pressed into the
rebel service, or to act as slave catchers
for di>loyal masters while the "Divine
institution that Las caused this war
must not be touched. 1t is refreshing,
however, if We may not follow The exam.
pie, at least to revive the recollections of
the past. Here is Andrew Jacksons s
testimony:
Proclamation to tie free coIored tnhaLH,
ants Of Louisiano:
Through mistaken policy you have
been heretofore deprived of participa-
tion in the glorious struggle for national
rights in which our country is engaged.
This no longer shall exist.
AS sons cf. f.treedom you are now called
upon to defend our most ine.timable bles.
ings. As Americars, your country looks
with confidence to her adopted children
for valorous support, as faithful re-
turn for the advantages enjoyed under
her mild and equitable Government As
fathers, husbands, and brothers, you are
summoned to rally round the standard of
the agile to defend all which is dear in
existence.
Your country, although calling for
your exertons, does not wish you to en.
gage in the cause withou: amply remun.
Grating you for the services rendered -
Your intelligent minds are not to be led
away by false representations. Your love
of honor would cause you to dcspisc the
man who should attempt to deceive you.
In the sincerity of soldier and the lau.
guagc of truth address you.
To every noble hearted, generous free.
man Of color volunteering to serve dur
ing the present contest with Great Brit.
ain, and no longer, there will be paid the
same bounty, in money and lands, now
received by tho white soldiers Of the
/ United States, viz: one hundred aud
twenty four dollars in money, and one
hundred and sixty acres Of land The
non commissioned officers and privates
" II also be entitled to the same monthly
pay a:.d daily rations and clothes furnish.
ed TO an American soldier
On enrolling yourselves in companies,
the Maj jor General commanding will select
officers for your government from your
white fellow citizens. Your non com
m'ssioned officers will be appointed from
among yourselves.
Due regard will be paid to the feelings
Of frcemcn and soldiers You will not,
by being associated with white men in
the same camps, be exposed to improper
comparisons or unjust sarcasm. As a
distinct, independent battalion or regi.
ment, pursuing the path Of glory, you
will. undivided. receive the applause aud
gratitude Of your country.
To assure you of the sincerity Of my
intentions, and my anxiety to engage
your invaluable services to cur country,
| have communicated my wishes to the
Governor Of Louisiana, who is fully in
formed "a to the manner of enrolment,
and will give you every necessary intor.
nation on the subject Of the address
Headquarters.
ANDREW JACKSON,