Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-11-14

In the campaign Of 1872. near New Or.
leans. no more distinguished services were
rendered by any body of troops than by
the colored men whom General Jackson
called into his army. Then. as in the
earlier war Of the revolution. this race OF
people were regarded not only as fit to bear
arms in the canse Of their country, but
their gallantry was recognized by all the
rewards paid to any troops. But these
were the old times. We, of this genera
ton. have risen superior to such examples.
We arc 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 disloyal masters: while
the "Divine institution" that has caused
this war must not be touched. 1t is re-
freshing. however. if we may not follow
the example. at least to revive the recollec.
tions OF the past. Here is Andrew Jack
sons testimony:
Proclamation TO the free colored inhaJitants
Of Louisaua:
Through mistaken policy you have been
heretofore deprived ofa participation in the
glorious struggle for national rights in
which our country is engaged. This nc
longer shall exist
AS sons Of freedom you are now called
upon to defend our most inestima bic blesss
ings. AS Amerieans. your country look
with confidence TO her adopted children
for q valorous support. as faithful return
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 eagle to
defend all which is dear in existence.
Your country. although calling for your
exertions. does not wish you to engage in
the cause without amply remunerating you
tor the services rendered. Your intelligent
minds are not to be led away by false rep
reservations. Your love of honor would
cause You to despise the man who should
attempt to deceive you. In the sincerity
OF soldier and the language Of truth ! ad-
dress you.
10 every noble-hesrted. gsnerous free
man OF color volunteering to serve during
the present contest with Great Britain. 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 -faur dallars
IN money. and one hundred and sixty acres
OF land. The non-commissionel officers
aud privates will also be entitled to the
same monthly pay and daily rations and
clothes furnished to an American soldier.
On enrolling yourself in companies. the
Major General commanding will select Of
ficers for your government from your white
fellow citizens. Your non-commissioned
officers will be appointed from among
yourselves. Hr
Due regard will be paid to tho feelings
of freenlen and soldiers. You will not, by
being associated with white men in the
same camps. be exposed to improper CON-
parisons or unjust sarcasm. AS distinct.
independent battalion or regiment, pur-
suing the path Of glory, You will. undivi-
ded. receive the applause aud gratitude Of
POUR oountrymen.
To assure you Of the sincerity Of my In
tentions. and my anxiety to engage your
invaluable services to our country. have
communica ed my wishes to the Governor
Of Louisiana, who is fully informed a. to
the manner Of enrolment. and viii give
you every necessary information On the
stbject Of the address
Headquarters. ASDREw Jackson,
Major General Commanding.