The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-05-16

(Priicnte ami Coon fdenh0N

(Prlcnte ami Coon fGenhQO
DEAR SIR 1t can no longer be denied that
the prospects OF success for the Southern Con-
lederacy are gloomy and forebodlng on every
hand. Whether through lack OF skill or the
open treacbery Of the officers of our army
and navy, IL matters n0t, We have met with dis
asters and defeats. With continuance of such
results, ere three months shall have passed away
our boosted Coniederacy will exist only IN his
tory. The past shows that we need large displays
Of patriotism, military skill, personal bravery,
and a firm spirit OF devotion to the great cause
in which we have enlisted.
Unless these requisites develop themselves
soon to a fitting extent, we fight in vain. I'm
less we have more clear Indications that the great
heart OF the PEOPLE is with us our efforts will
be futile, The government is mpotent to re
trieve the disasters that have betalen US and
that yet stare us in the face every hand, I'M
less tie people rally to its assistance.
Mcclellan is already moving on the Potomac
iialleck operations in the southwest are at every
step successful against IS. The federal army
and navy are already mcnacng the metropolis
81 the Southwest and the key 10 our granarers.
Florida is overruu 10y Northern lnvauers, while
wherever we look. we gaze on IA advancing
army. n this 'ryng emergency, The govern
ment appeals To the people; to the brave hearts
and sturdy Ills OF the South 1t cries awake
Your hands have been put to the pIow aud will
you look back and repent your past acts? You
have struck out nobly for independence, edg-
Ing your lives and fortunes TO its procurement ::
viii you smhmit quietly to Invasion and the
dssoation Of Your homes-thc destruction and
coniiscition OF property ana The Abandonment
your cherished institutions Arise and con-
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is more than myth.
| This appeal Is made to the country not open-
ly for obvious reasons. We make this appeal
to the people through the Governments oi ;Ae
several States comprising the Confectionery and
the officers in command OF cur armies To
those mediums the circular is sent with the ur-
gent request that IFS spirit if not its letter. be
conveyed to every citizen of your struggling
Republic. First Of all, we ask for material aid
in money or such equivalents as Will enable us
to maintain our army. Clothing and provisions
will be acceptable rs substitutes Tor money
where the latter cannot be obtained.
| Second. We need men. The ranks OF the
army in the field are constantly being thnned
by the casualties OF battle, the sickness incident
TO campaign lie, and the expiration Of ealist-
ments. We cannot close our eyes to the tact
that the places not filled SO promptly as they
should be. lie, us see the devotion Of The coun-
try to our cause by their Willingness to fight is
BATTLES, and if need be, to pour out their blood
IN It's support.
Third. We need the encouraging Of the peo.
pie by more liberal display Of patriotism than
has yet been made. The tame submission Weld
ed to the invader whenever he appears is in
striking contrast to the boast We have hitherto
heard of the readiness ,hat prevailed on every
hand to welcome the hireIngs with boniircs com
posed of the dwellings and property of the pco-
pie. 1t our land is to he overrun and the
people subjugated, let us leave our conquerors a
surrounding waste to reward them for their toll
and pains Burn every hamlet, village und city,
Give the torch freely to your cotton and houses
Let the product of your lives be laid waste
Fly yourselves before the invaders where resist
ance shall no longer avail, and thus display
determination and spirit in the cause IN which
We are all enlisted, which will give US encourage
ment TO continue the struggle. Whenever the
enemy wins victory let it be bootless victory
80 their bands led on by the hope of plumber be
discouraged and we cheered at the manifesto
tons OF devotion and patriotism.