Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-07-31
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THURSDAY, JULY 81.
TIE WAR MEETING.

piienCe the Hon. ooLoMoN FOOT, Tresi-
lent of the day, who was received with much
Ippause.
The following Vice Presidents from the
owns represented, were appointed by the
ueeting:
James Barrett, of Putland,
C.B Hallett, of Castleton,
W. H. Poor, OF Poultney,
CD. Locke, of Dandy,
Harvey Shaw, of Wallingford,
Russell Fish, of Ira,
Fayette Holmes, of Sudbury,
B. Davenport, of Brandon,
Ezra Edison, of Mendon,
H. C. Gleason, of Shrewsbury,
Ira C. Wheaton, of Pittsiord,
s. Clemens, OF Wells,
A. Haynes, Of Middletown,
D. W. Taylor, of Sherburne,
William L. Marsh, of Clarendon,
James H. Wood, of Fairhaven.
Secretaries.
N. t. Sprague, Jr., of Brandon,
Henry Clark, of Poultney,
C. C. Dewey, of Rutland.
After the completion of the organization,
'enator FooT proceeded to address the
betting.
He commenced by saying that though
Iorn and weary from the toll and labor of a
Engthy session of Congress, he cheerfully
teyed the summons which was made upon
In on the first day of his arrival home, to
leet with and address his fellow citizens of
d Rutland. He could not withhold any
Tort Of his to aid his bleeding country now
md pressed by foes without as well by foes
thin. We were in the midst of desola-
ng war, protracted beyond our expectations.
Ve had not correctly measured the power
the resistance offered to the government,
nd for that reason not all our efforts had
cen crowned with the success hoped for
It'll it was no time for .doubt-no time for
time for distrust. He was
ill confident as ever, and had no doubt of our
nal and complete success. But there mus
9 renewed effort, and strong determination
} put down the rebellion and uphold the
Union. 1t was to be put down by the hand
power alone. Mr.. Foot said he had nc
ensures, no complaints, no criticisms fol
that has been done, or what has been omit
ed to be done. Errors, doubtless, there hat
leen in the field, in the cabinet, and in Con
Press. Mistakes in government we're una
eoldable, and most of all when we are In ;
condition of war. Mistakes must ever pre-
Pail in mere human councils. To improv,
pnd profit by the errors of the past is tn
privilege and duty of all good and wise men
he repeated, that he looked with hope an
confidence to the future of his country's des
finy. He pledged all the responsibility tha
belonged to his official position and relations
That this war for the preservation of the gov
ernment is hencetorth to be carried on wit
nore vigor, more efficiency, and create
pnity of counsel, by the use of all the near
snd all the agencies within the recognize
rules OF civilized warfare. The administr;
ton isfully alive to the nature of the issu
and to the necessity for instant action. TIL;
lssue is national existence, or national exte
life, or national DEATH
rhld glove warfare, said Mr.. Foot, is to ceas
There is to be no more playing at war. I'll
policy of Cancellation must give place to han
blows and no quarter. The rebels reject a
terms of Cancellation or compromise. The
are no longer to be tampered, trifed ar
played with. War is to be no holiday exc
else. Our enemies treat with insensibility
else with contempt, all our acts of mercy ar
kindness and magnanimity. We are drive
back upon the last argument of all gover
inents-thst of the sword. We must no,
and hereafter wage earnest, relentless al
|femorseless war against rebels in arms. 81
gloves must give place to the bare, brawr
FIST.
We must, continued Mr. Foot, deal dire
pafd blows at the seat of the rebellion. Kin
EsSs TO traitors as death to loyal men.
Du'' De stopped right here, and it will sto
ERE There will be no more gentle blow
Ane property of the rebels will be seiz,
Everywhere, and confscated to the use Of Il
to'ernmSsnt. The slaves of rebels are to