Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-02-14
CAup Woon. Feb. 3. 1862.

EDITOR Journal The day daWns up
on us as soldiers Sighting for our country
and laws. Already six months have elapa-
ed since we took our departure for the enc
emy's country, and what has been accom-
plishedi Merely nothing with glorious
chance still to preserve Kentucky neutrality,
and by remaining inactive cause the efus-
ion of more blood. But this sort Of work
is expensive to our country; and if the pol
icy Of the Nation is inactive, the Govern
ment will fail, and our treasury will become
empty and free institutions failure.
Have we a Government II we have, let
its power be felt. Look at the noble re-
sponse Of Union men everywhere! At the
call Of their country nearly seven hundred
thousand men enrolled themselves as VOL
unteers for three years service, to fight the
enemies of their country under the emblem
of Liberty. The sight of those Stars and
Stripes fll every Americans heart with
| Joy, whether on land or water. He is proud
to exclain II am an American" The re-
sponse Of freemen to the call Of their coun-
try finds no parallel in the annals of history.
To the United States is left tho spirit, en-
ergy and power to record upon the historic
page, the result of free government, and the
power of the governed, and the confidence
Of Americans in their National capacity 10
govern.
Is is possible- seven hundred thousand
men on the tented field, and still inactivei
Yes; but it is not the fault of the soldiers,
for we are ready for tho bloody FEAST
Whenever the contest commences, then We
will prove our valor and patriotism. It is
the fault of incompetent Generals. Too
much red tape. Delays prove dangerous to
our cause. We want few Spartan Gener-
erals-tben, and not till then, will victory
be conquered by our armies.
i But we are fastened by Uncle Sans
seal, and must bido the time of these
glorious Generals.
To-day the weather is cold and chilly,
with indications Of storm, but we are us
ed to every kind Of weather; so cold, icy
exposure don't interfere with my frail bark.
j To-day our regiment goes out on picket
guard, to return to camp tomorrow, provi-
ded we don't get bored to death or frozs up.
The rebels have destroyed the railroad
track on the Louisville and Nashville route,
south of here, by blowing up culverts, tear
ing up track and bending the iron. They
have cut timber across the Louisville and
!, Nashville turnpike for miles. They have
killed animals and thrown their carcases IN
to ponds thereby engendering disease. But
they have come up TO cur outposts and
burnt RowIett's Station right under the
: eyes of the Federal troops. That is what
J We here called good pohcy.(!) F.e3y
The Band Boys / suppose are telling Of
great battles and their exploits. They were
/. promoted to be bearers Of ntters. TheJ
if killed but one man, and him they blowed
d to death. Such is the fate Of war and war
it riors. &. slas
9 We are expecting visit from the pay
4 master, for dear friends, we arc esntsssss.
: ! am now to start for picket guard. i
a 1 don't get blowed out Of sight I'll write On
Q my r.turn. Yours, for the CAUSE of peace
l. but for war against army contractors.
i RED STICK.