The daily Gate City., 1861-11-09
Andrew Jack.on,s T..,,mony

In the campaign of 1872, near New
Orleans, no more distinguished services
We're rendered by any body Of troops than
by the colored 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 only as fit to
bear arms In the cause 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
tion, have risen superior to such exam
Piles. 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 disloyal masters; while
the Divine institution" that has caused
this war must not be touched. 1t is re-
freshing, however, if we MAJ not follow
the example, ut least to revive the recol-
lections of the past. Here is Andrew
Jackson's testimony:
Proclamation 10 The free colored tahaJa-
ants Of Louisiana:
Through a mistaken policy you have
been heretofore deprived of a participa-
tion in the glorious struggle for national
rights in which our country is engaged.
This shall no longer exist
As Sous Of treedom you are now called
upon to defend our most inestimable bless
ings. As americans, your country looks
with confidence to her adopted children
tor valorous support, as a faithful return
for the advantages enjoyed under her mild
and equitable Government As fathers,
husbands. and brothers, you are summon
cd to rally round the standard Of the eagle
to defend all which is dear in existence
Your country, although calling for your
exsrtions, does not wish you to engage in
the cause without amply remunerating You
for the services rendered Your intelli-
gent minds are not to be led away BY false
representations. Your love of honor
would cause you to despi,e the man who
should attempt to deceive you. In the
sincerity of a soldier and the language of
truth | address you.
To every noble-h hearted, generous 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 the white soldiers of the United States,
viz. one hundred and twenty-four dollars
in money, and one hundred and sixty
acres of land The non commissioned Of
fcers and priyates will also be entitled to
the same monthly pay and daily rations
and clothes furnished to an American sol
dier
On enrolling yourselves in companies,
the Major General commanding will Sc
lect officers for your government from your
white fellow-citizens. Your non commits
stoned officers will be appointed from
among yourselves.
Due regard will be paid to the feelings
of freemen and soldiers You will not,
by being associated with white men in the
same camps, be exposed to improper CON-
PARSONS or unjust sarcasm. AS a distinct,
independent battalion or regiment, pursu-
ing the path Of glory, you will, undivided,
receive the applause and gratitude of your
countrymen.
To assure you of the sincerity of my
intentions, and my anxiety to engage your
invaluable services to our country, have
communicated my wishes to the Governor
of Louisiana, who is fully informed as to
the manner of enrolment, and will give
you every necessary information on the
subject Of the address Headquarters
ANDREW JACKSON,
Major General COMMANDING