The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1862-05-29

lucy AIb Tbbuy 10 ACT ID gathering AL
the rebel forces that can be mustered
fully enforcing the consciptiOn law in
the States, whenever Beaulegsrd moves
forward, and also to cut of The small
detachments Of Union forces stationed at
various points in Kentucky and Tonnes.
see, and ANAL bodies that may be sent
out. They are further to steal and rob,
inlimidae and despoil loyal citizens,
and act in conjunction with the traitors
in the various communities in suppress.
lag the Union element, and giving en-.
couragement 10 the dropping spirits Of
the Secession traitors.
Thet all the leading traitors and rebels
in this State, as we also belieye in Ten
nessee. are fully cognizalt Of the plan Of
operations Of their truitorous leaders is
evident. We need but to refer to their
threats and attempts at intimidation to.
ward Union men, nnI their recent open
ayoYal Of reasonable sentiments. We
might refer to the fact that in this coun.
ty, buta few days ago, a violent traitor
and rebel went to an old gentlemen, one
Of the most deservedly respected citizens
in the county, and advised him to no
longer express his love for the Union he
had fought lo maintain. and his hatred
for the treason that was attempting 10
destroy that Union, but, 1.-THE would not
and could not take sides with the "South.
ern Rights men, to keep his tongue
still--to refuse 10 express his opinion in
opposition TO rebellion; for It would b6
but short time before the Unioa men
in this section would bo oyspowored
and those who were known as syoUedly
devoted to the Union would be dealt with,
ard as he had respect for this old gentle
man, he did not iesira to see him amoDg
the prescribed Uaion men, and if he
would keep quiet hereafter he might es.
cape! Or, we n ght refer to the taunts
made by an active traitor to man who
sympathzes with the rebels only be .
cause his hated to AClilionism blinds
his judgement to the Tact that the Sc.
cessiOn traitors and The Abolition trail
tors are working to accomplish the same
end--the destruction of the Union. =
The traitor declared that the time had
come when they neel no longer mince
ahon. the matter, but could openly avow
their sentimenlsi--that is, their treason
But there is no necessity Of referring to
these things, OF to others Of like import.
The thing is patent to every observing
person that the traitors are aware Of the
designs Of the leaders. Their conduct
betrays the fact; and it should be rcceiv-
ed and acted upon as an indisputable
fact by the Union men.
Now, we have no idea that, By any PCS
sibiity, the traitors will, or can succeed
in carrying op. their plans. But, IAN
ounce Of preventive is worth pounds of
cure" ltisno time for Union men ana
the authorities 10 be silent and inactiye.
Because. underline blessing ofa jus. aud
righteous God, Uhion armies hays
gained SO many and such glorious Veto
les, is no good nor sensible reason.
why the Federal authorities and loyal
citizens should toid their arms in quie
tude. Isnot the authority Of the Fader,
al Government yet resisted slubboraly
and determinedly? Are not traitors and
rebels in our midst deridiug and ienoan-
cling the Government, and avowing that
there is no longer any Union; and that
they owe no allegiance TO il? lsnot the
evidence clear enough to fisten the con
victIou on every mind that there is wide
and most malignant conspiracy among
the traitors to inaugurate system Of
marauding--jayh awking-in this State,
similar to the one they inaugurated in
Missouri last fall!
Fellow ctizens-U niou loving patri.
ots--we tell you this is no time to fold
your arms and cry peace! peace! For
there is no peace; and will be none, il
you are not vigilant and active Let the
Union nen everywhere be on the alert
1t is high time every one was, The facts
crowd upon each other. that should car
~ conviction 10 every mind, that treas
on is rampant in this Stale, and the trai-
tors are about to precipitate marapding
bands upon the people, Forewarned we
should be forearmed. Let every law
abiding man--eveTy patriotic citizens
stand ready TO assist in enforcing the
laws, and putting down treason; and its
concomitants, robbery, arson rapine and
murder. Be up and doing; and II The
State and Federal authorities will no
take the steps necessary to organize
mounted companies such as we have
suggested, fcr patriotic citizens form
volunteer tBGipGGigy, Gr6 orgsn'sH"'bssl'
selves for mutual protection. AMI lei
there be no delay. The sooner tire bet
ter.
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