The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1863-04-09
Patriotic Resolutions Ofthe 4th Brigade,
Arnnax nf the RnfnmaC.
Army of the Potomac.
CAMP I'd WIS. Vols, BELLE PLAIN VA.
March 21St- 1863.

CAMP I'd Wis. Vols, BELLE PLAIN VA.
March 31st, 1868.
EDITORS TLEGRAPH:-I herewith send you
for publication, the preamble and resolutions
adopted unanimously by the fourth Brigade
composed ofthe I'd, 9th and 18th Wis; 10Th
Indiana and 9th Michigan Volunteers. If
any misgivings have been entertained by any
Of our friends at home, as to the loyalty or
patriotism of this portion OF our state troops,
such misgiviug or doubt i'll at once be dis
PEELED by prerusing the following: which
need no further comment from me,
Yours Respectfully,
P. S.. ARNDT.
WbeyenS, Certain evil minded persons III
the army and at home have circulated base and
slanderous reports concerning the army OF the
Potomac, it is with pain aud regret we have
noticed the u~nfounded but too universal belief
of the generalization of this army. Areport
put in circulation by a set Of Northern traitors
to Justify their own wicked designs, laying to
our charge the imputation that we are III ia
vor of peace on any terms. For the purpose
of refuting so base a Islander, alike insulting
to our character as soldiers aud citizens, the
members of the 4th Brigade, LIST DiAision, LIST
Army Corps, do therefore resolve:
LIST. That we denounce all such reports
and agitations, and declare most emphatically,
that there are no men to be found i'll our ranks
who would not blush at a dishonorable and
VICTORIOUS peace, or would not sacrifice their
all for the maintenance of our Constitution,
the integrity of our Country and the crushing
of this rebellion.
I'd. That wearying and toilsome as the
profession of a soldier may be, and much as
weIong for the society of our families and the
endearment of home, we feel it our duty to
carry on this war to the bitter end, and what
ever the consequences to ourselves may be,
the army of the Potomac will be true to its
flag and does not desire peace uutil the last
rebel in arms has vanished from our soil.
Sd. We warn onr friends at home to be-
: ware of traitors in their own ldst-"W 0JctS
in Sleeps clothing, and never otorget that the
duty of a good citizen and true patriot, is the
maintenance of his rightful government and
submission Of all little personal, political and
social interests to the great common cause
The blood of thousands Of our trtedS and CONF
RAIDS, aIre0dy sGcrafzed UpOn the altar Of our
Country, cries aloud to g0u, to toHoa0 chee,t@t-
, Ia their glorious example and to Jill tile Trimmed
iItHho ~ O"f my ""0T WV 49,"
an ingL0Ci01S peace.
5 4th. 1t is our sincere belief that the safety
e of OFT country, lies in rallying around the
government in a hearty cooperation OF all the
branches of civil life in a vigorous prosecu-
ton of the war; the stern resolution to tight
| until the last rebel inarms is subdned and the
-, stars and stripes are again,hoating over every
/ inch of territory belonging to the Umted
States. w e invite our friends at home
and abroad to Join with us in the motto,
> "Hjgh the Flag of our Country, death to tr@tt
ors South or North East or Vest.
) 9TH. We fully endorse the spirit OF the
: last Congressional Militia law, and are IN ia
vor of enforcing the same, throughout al
the states, and parts of states now under tho
e control of our government. The grumbler$
d and false fir lends at home, the heroes OF tn
. quill and the laundering public orators, atte
IL having seen the fruitIessness Of the attempt t.
crush this rebellion with their Tong r@"g
. guns, may yet have the opportunity to shoV
their metal to correct errors, and to prove TIN
! SO often pledged devotion to the Country, IL
Ishouldering the musket, and joining thel
l. brothers in arms. Let it be truly understood
| that in the present struggle neutrality can AL
T., erjSt and that they have either to''FTght, Pa.
u or Emigrate."
9th. That we recognise III the present al
ID ministration, the government detGct0, an
v chcerfully endorse it or any subsequent one l
= all acts or measures having for their object
: vigorous prosecution Of the war and the eitet
II ual crushing out Of this rebellion.