The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1862-07-24

sing IN this State such slaves as should
be willing TO enter into the service; and
whereas history affords US frequent prec
edents Of the wisest, the fseest and bra
vast nations having liberated their slaves
and enlisted them as ooldierS TO igI. in
defence Of thsit country; and also where.
as the enemy with grea. force, have to.
ken possession Of the Capitol, and of
grpat part of this State, and this State is
obliged to raise a very considerable mum.
ber Bf troops for its Own immedi.te de.
Tense, " hereby IL is in manner rendered
impossible for this State to furnish re-
cruits for the said two battalicns, without
adopting said measure SO recommshded.
His voted and resolred, That every
able bodied negro, mulatto, or Indian man
slate 10 this State maj, enlist, into either
: OF the said Two battaliG6s, to eerte ddring
the continuance Of the present war with
Great Britain; that every slave so enlist.
ing shall be entitled to and receive all
the bounties, wages and cntoutasements.
allowed by the Continental Congress to
any soldier enlisting into their service.
his further Votsd and reSoitied That
every slave so enlisting shall, upon his
passing muster before Colonel Christie.
pier Greene, be Immediately discharged
from the service Of bis master or mistress
and be absolutely free as though he had
never been incumbered with any kind Of
servitude or slavery. and in case such
slave shall, By sickness or otherwise, be
rendered unable to maintain himself, he
shall not be chargcable to his master or
mistress, but shall be supported at the
expense of the State. at.l 1pp q, r..
During the reading of the above, the
following proceedings took place:
Mr.. Stevens. Oh, that is not Jackson's 5
proclamation, The other is not denied
Mr.. Lovejoy. This is the Rhode Is'
land case, ...i .. !,.t, o. ~. sa.
Mr.. Stevens. All. well, that is Iamil
lar to AL readers Of history. au.a .l.
Mr.. Lovejoy. 1t does not necessarily
follow that 1t is familiar 10 gentlemen
upon the other side Of the House. H
The Speaker, Does the gentleman
from Pennsylvania yield tothe gentleman
from Illinois? .4.s. !, l.rer .
Mr.. Stevens. Yes. sif / do not like
10 refuse. ... .yua .r, sd. .! ta, .
Mr.. Lovejoy then finished the reading
Of the above, .r..5. rs 4 .Hl g.f
Mr.. Stevens. The gentleman from o.
bio. Mr.. Hutchins, furnishes me with
General Jacksou's proclamation, which is
as follows: ....a sGt-.. ...s. ...
HEADouARTRRs. SEVENTH MhrTARY
I ba,D DlsrRIcr, MOBILE, Sept. 81. lsl4.5
To The free colored Lnhabit1nts of Lomsia
mar .i...
Through mistaken policy you bav'
|, been heretofore deprived Of participa
lion in the glorious struggle for naliora
rights in which our county is engaged
This no longer shall exist. ., :, 1-
AS sons offreedom. you are called up
on to defend our mos. ineslimable bles
, sing AS Americans your country look
with confidence to her adopted children
3 for valorous suppott as faithful re
: turn for the advantages enjoyed unde
her mild and equitable government. A
I fathers, husbands. and brothers. you or
summoned 10 rally around the slandar
' Of the eagle to defend all which is dear j
existence. ,...... .... .o..,...
a Your country although calling fc
o your exertons, does not wish you to en-
a gage in her cause without remuneratin
you for the services rendered. Your il
. tellgeut minds are not 10 be led away b
n false representations. Your love of hor
|, or would cause you to despise the ma
n who should attempt to deceive you wit
, the sincerity of a soldier, snd the lans
1t uage of truth, ] address you.
/ TO every noble hearted freeman Of co
h or volunteering to serve during the pre-
ent contest with Great Britain, and I
!. longer, there viii bs paid the same boul
IS ty in money and lands, now received t
il the white soldiers Of the United State
n, namely, 1924 in money, and one hun'
10 red and sixty acres of land. The ne
,e commissioned officers and privates W
,e also be entitled 10 the same monthly pa
at daily rations. ana clothes, furnished
Ia any American soldier. H - .,
as On enrolling yourselves in companie
the major general commanding will sele
" officers for your government from yo
Of white fellow citizens. Your non comm
Q. stoned officers will be appointed from
es mong yourselves.
1t Due regard will bc paid TO the feelln
of of freeman and soldiers You will n,
in by being associated with white men
ii. the same corps, be exposed TO improp
OF comparison Or unjust sarcasm. Az
n. distinct, Independent battalion or REF
". ment, pursuing the path OF glory. y
- will, undivided, receive the applause d
ry gratitude Of your countrymeh.
he To assure you of the sincerity Of T
in. intentions, and my anxiety to enga
Is. your invaluable setviess'to onr country
we have communicated my wishes to /
err, Governor Of Louisiana. who Is fully
ire formed as to the manner Of ehtOllme
,k. and will give you every necessafy inf
na- nation on the subject Of this address.
Of I'd +. ANDREW JACKSON.
90, ,r Major General Commanding
Of Mr.. Lovejoy. Aud now if the gent
Of man will allow re, will read Tue
dress of General Jackson to bis colo
len soldiers. d, y.ta .pg 90 FoH
Oc. Mr.. Stevens. Very well. 1-g VI.
o- Mr.. Lovejoy, / read it from the l
~ Of Jackson: ... +ll j.raa- gan
{ it "Soldiers! from the shores Of MObil
" collected you to srmsl | invited you
vill sharo in tho nerils and 10 divide the o