Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-24

State Representatives. lie mas iaih De-
lieyed that when it was seen how scrupu-
lousy he guarded their rights of property
even in the midst of war, the Shareholders
would relent and return to the Union. He
has promptly suppressed all emancipation
proclamations fugitives have not been
allowed, to any great extent, to come
within the lines of our pickets and Union
guards have been placed over rebel prop |
erty which its owners had abandoned to
fight against the very government which
thus lent its protection ! The history OF
the world has no other instance of such
lenincy towards traitors in arms. And IN
all this, we have been inclined thus far to
uphold the President, hoping that his pol
icy was for the best. But what are its
fruits? How much longer will these
Border State men have us pursue it! In
deed, how much longer can it be pursued
without yielding up the life of the nation!
Can we be deluded any longer? The gov
eminent gets only kicks and curses for its
lsniency. 1t is set down to the charge of
cowardice, instead of TO the credit of mag
nanimity. God grant that it may come to
an end We must begin to fight the reb-
els with the same desperation that they
have been and still are carrying on the
war on their side. And we are glad to
note that not only is the Administration
disposed to adopt, but the loyal masses of
l the country, without distinction of party,
and with cheering unanimity are united In
demanding, a more vigorous policy
As showing the whole tendency of the
popular current at this time, it is only
3 necessary in conclusion, to append the
: following extract from speech late ly
made in Washington by Gen. Lewis
| Wallace, of Indiana, who was leading
t Douglas Democrat in 1860. His views
: undoubtedly meet the concurrence OF
S at least nine tenths of the followers of
}, Douglas in the Northern States:
q 81 am no poltician-I am soldier.
y / leave politics to the gentlemen in Con-
o gress But must say few words on
the negro question. While in the Senate
this morning, heard an interesting de-
bate on the policy of employing negroes in
= the army, and / was surprised at the di-
II vision among men whom | thought to be
loyal to the Union. Some of them seemed
% to forget that we were in state of war
i for cur existence, and to deny that the
g Government should put forth all its nigh
II ty resources to crush the rebellion. Per-
sonally, am opposed to the wild schemes
) of the so called immediate emancipation
o lists, and I have no sympathy with the
g idea of negro equality. But if this is
war, as it is, contend that We must resort
to every means to make our side of it sue
e cessful. am sick of protecting rebels il
e the South in their homes and persons, in
e the midst of plenty and luxury, while my
own brave fellows are suffering; and while
y | would not depart from any of the amen
he tiles of civilized warfare, would compel
rs the enemies of my country to contribute 6
+. full share of their wealth and property to
- the maintenance of our troops. And, wher
~ the slaves are thrown upon our hands, ant
OF we must support them, [ would use then
be to relieve our volunteers from the dan
III gers of the camps, and the hard toll il
:, thel digging of trenches and the cree
10 ton OF Notifications. If they are will
Tx ing to work, do you think | would
I'd be nhuman enough as to forget them-tha
| would not reward them ? On the con
III trary, If they were faithful, would say t
an them, Serve me and aid me in lightenin
. the burdens Of my soldiers, and will max
y you Free During my Southern campaign
| saw large Southern plantations cultivate
and cared for by the slaves, while the maste
n was absent fighting in the rebel army. The
90 gathered and garnered immense crops {
cotton and corn, thus contributing to th
&c wealth and maintenance of these traitor
,e- Why should we hesitate to avail ourselves
all the necessaries placed by God and natur
~ in our hands' For my part, | would a
all tach to every regiment, brigade and divislo
r. large force of negroes, under the tutelae
and command of experienced officers. The
ey should cook tor, and serve the white me
Ike and do all those things which have heret
fore devolved upon the rank and file al
on while / am very reluctant to arm Il
lev negroes, for all my prejudices are again
~ that, yet, if necessary to put down this gre
'he Treason, would not hesitate to make the
tn fight against the traitors, whose rebelli'
Ia made them fugitives, and for the Cover
" ment, who is forced to subsist and prote
led them" .
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