The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-08-28
Arnaing Negroes.


any capacity in which they may be able
| to render assistance in crushing the rebel
| lion. Ga this subject there is much hon
| est difference of opinion, but those who
candidly object to the proposition to arm
| the negroes Of the south, nevertheless are
willing that they should be used in some
capacity, that of digging bitches, the
menial work of the camp, or the toiling
| duties Of siege. On the other hand,
! those who clamor against the arming of
| negroes, and become so boisterous in their
| claim that this is ''white mans war;"
| insist that the national government shall
do without the aid of the negro, simply
| because they know that the moment the
negro is made an auxiliary in the war to
put down traitors, that instant not only
the rebellion for slavery, but slavery it.
self will be put on terrible defensive
1t would leave the ebei leaders no other
alternative but submission or complete
| and absolute determination. 1t would
make the material of the rebellion the
means OF its suppression; and as a relief
to our soldiers, it would afford them the
amplest opportunities for that perfection
in the art of war, of which their traitor
The arming of the negro was one Of the
great means used by the immortal Jack
sou, who deemed the service of the col
ored race of sufficient importance to solic-
it their aid during the last war with
Great Britain. If they were available in
repelling the invasion of foreign foe,
why should they not be equally service;,-
BILE in resisting the insurrection of
domestic enemy? When the dough-face
who clamor so passionately on this subject,
answer this question, perhaps they can
also be induced to give US an opinion
with regard to the following proclamation -?
We ask, at least, the Democracy, who
claim him as their patron political saint,
to publish the following proclamation.
GEN. JAcKsoN's PROCLAMATION
"Headg'rs. .Seveath Military Dis
"luobi2e, September "A, 1914
'.7'o the Free Colored Inhabitants Of LOaeisiana
"1hrOugh q mistaken policy, you have
been heretofore deprived of participa-
tion in the glorious struggle for national
rights in which our country is engaged.
This no longer shall exist. |
''As sous of freedom, you are now called |
sing. As Americans, your country looks |
with confidence to her adopted children |
for valorous support, as faithful return |
for the advantages enjoyed under her
mild and equitable government. AS faith |
ers, husbands and brothers, you are sum-
moaed to rally around the standard of the |
eagle to defend all which is dear in exis-
tence.
"Your country, although calling for |
your exertions, does not wish you to en-
gage in her cause without remunerating |
you for the services rendered Your in
telligent minds are not to be led away by |
false representations. Your love of hon
or would cause you to dssoise the man
who should attempt to deceive von. With |
the sincerity of soldier and the language |
of truth | address you.
"To every noble-hearted freeman of
color volunteering to serve during the
present contest with Great Britain, and !
no longer, there will be paid the same
bounty, in money and lands, now received
by the white soldiers of the United States,
viz: S124 in money, and 160 acres of
land. The nom commissioned officers and
privates shall also be entitled to the same
pay, daily rations and clothes,
furnished to any American soldier.
"On enrolling yourselves in companies,
the Major General will select officers for
your government from your white fellow
citizens Your non commissioned officers
will be. appointed from among yourselves.
"Due regard will be paid to the feelings
Of freemen and soldiers. You will not,
by being associated with white men in
the same corps. be exposed to improper
or unjust sarcasm AS dis
tinct, independent battalion or regiment,
pursuing the path Of glory, you will, un-
divided, receive the applause and graft
Lude Of your countrymen.
''To assure you of the sincerity of my
Intentions, aud my anxiety to engage
your invaluable services to our country, |
have communi Gated my wishes to the
Governor of Louisiana, who is fully in
formed as to the manner of enIollments,
aud will give every necessary information
IN the subject of this address.
"ANDREW JACKSON,
"Major- General Commanding"
December lS, 1914, Gen: jackson is
sued, in the French language, the follow
lis army:
"SoLnIERs When on the banks of
he Mobile, called you to take up arms,
INVITING you to partake the perils and
glory of your white fellow-citizens, |
much from you; for [ was not
gnorant that you possessed qualities most
ormidable to an invading enemy. /
new with what fortitude you could endure