Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-07-10

vindication Of popular government.
Thus far the policy Of the Government
has been eminently wise, just and proper
Under its guidance the war will be carried
to a speedy and successful issue. 1t will
continue to carry the sword and the olive
branch, but viii not fail to demonstrate that
rebels "who takc the sword shall perish by
the sword"
If it becomes necessary to hold the ports
and cities Of tho Rebel States for time, to
compel obedience to the laws. it must be
done. IF the overthrow of Rebel armies
will not secure obedience, then our policy
must be toevy contributions upon disloyal
citizens, to support the armies Of occupation
until they shall no longer be needed. This
is a kind of confiscation by military power
that encounters no constitutional difficulties,
while it relieves the loyal States Of burdens
made necessary by reasonable obstinacy
Soon, it is believed, the great disturbing
clements OF discord will DO settled. Already
the nation is taking measures to acquire
country in Central America, in which the
black population now free or that may be-
come SO. by the voluntary action of individ-
usls or States, may find home under pro-
| tectorate established for time by our gov
ernmeut.
The gradual but certain separation Of the
white and free black population has become
necessity. No two classes Of people, so
distinct in their physical and intellectual
characteris tics, ever did or can live together
over large extent of country upon terms OF
equality without mutual injury to both,
The wars of the Moors and Spaniards. the
enmites Of the Norman, French and Britons
after tie conquest of William the Con4ucror
might fade away, hut the laws of nature
aud Of God, climate and experience all show.
that tie contact Of tho white and free black
races in the free States Of the Union is sub
vcrsivo of the well being of both Whether
our preiudiccs are right or wrong, they exist
and cannot DO conquered. The black man
comes in competition with the white and
diminishes the rewards Of his labor, If he
does not degrade it.
The separation Of the races in the man
ncr indicated, removes an element OF dis
cord, opens up q country to encourage gra-
dual and voluntary emancipation by the bor-
der States, and will build up a commercial
people to raise cotton ard sugar, to exchange
Tor the manufactures ana agricultural sta
pies of our nation. While thus we enlarge
the demand for our products, we open the
way for the entcrpriaing and patriotic pop
uation OF the natons Of Europe, to make
this the land of th6ir adoption.
But these are sui. jects for the early &C.
ton Of the National and State Governments.
Our first and great duty is t" Snhdue the
wicked rebellion now in progress.
AS part OF the grand army 81 the Union,
here among the mountains OF Maryland, we
this day renew our plroge OF hdeIlty To the
Constitution and the Union. AoSclilsh mo-
tive has brought MS hthcr. Inc comforts
Of home, surrounded with its ha'Iowed asso-
Citations, we rrIimquiFh only because duty
our country, calls lis to the tented tcId--and
We trust soon to the field of battle. | am
proud to believe, that under all clrcumstan-
ces, this Regiment will not fail or fAIter in
the performance of its duties. contidc in
the skill, the courage, the patriotism OF you
my companions in arms. In every emer-
gency will stand by you to vimdicate your
rights, your Interests, your welfare, YOU
honor.
In the General Order No. |, issued N
| Camp Chase, ! said 10 you that no act .
mine should de'ract from the reputation o
the regiment rr the service, and that Would
: II occasion should offer return 10 my fanny
a"u f;tn"s ah n"ho'cu "e''' o'"iy '"'"''
t than live one disgraced by cowardice, sn'
TINS am pf"nn 10 pe,,cVe Is ',e sen''l'fh
that an'lnatcs me olhcerS ana men W IN
command. VIII DO win you 10 iulhI Una
p'rdso to you "nd 10 my county, ,t ,,,., :,
lie Wg"r ana determination ""p,"ysu o;
the Government soon must SHonue t'e rehel
, lion. When we siall emerge from inc con
e test. our nation VIII take new stand anon
s me haIlohS OIL tne e"''h' 1"e NJ
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