Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-03-26
from The Alton Illinois Telesroph.l
Patriotic Resolutions.
ALTON, ILL.. Mnrch Ia lNG.

| Se'o"e" heguuent OnlO Vol
unteer Infantry, Col, j. Hildebrand wa
called to the chair, and Robert II. Flem
ming, appointed Secretary. A committe
on resolutions was then called upon, con,pos
ed of one non commissioned officer from
each company, vixGJoseph Dunn. Chair
man, Corporal Jacob Ollom, and Sergeant,
FL. Clinedinst, Joseph NJ. Mitchell, A. Nc
Carty, Henry H. Brabham. WIN. W
Burris, Samuel Henderson, X. H. Elem
ming, John Thomas and Levi Haught.-
The following preamble aud resolutions were
then read, and adopted as a whole, withou,
one dissenting voice:
WHEREAS, We, the representatives Of
the several companies of the 77th Regiment
Ohio Volunteer Infantry, have been an.
pointed a committee to draft resolutions. 10
show to our comrades in arms. and onr
friends at home that we are still eager for
the prosecution Of this war, to an honorable
aud lasting peace, and to the eradication Of
every vestige of treason in our land and
nation; Therefore,
Resolred, That, as true soldiers and nat.
riots ardently attached to our country. WE
have assembled together to make known
our views on the subject of the distracted
situation Of our country and that we are in
favor OF vigorous prosecution OF the war,
that we wish for no peace that will 'yield a
single right of humanity or take one star
from the glorious old flag"
ResOired, That we entered this military
service as soldiers; left friends home and
kindred, near and dear, from a desire 10
serve our country, and to protect that hap
which has ever been the pride of every true
American heart, and we are neither dissat
isfied or discouraged with the service. al
though we have endured hardships, wit
messed the sufferings of our brave comrades
in the hospitals, and on the battlefield where
many of them have sacrificed their lives. =
AM we do solemnly pledge our sacred honor
as Americans and soldiers, to support, pro.
tect and defend tho Constitution of our
State and Of the United States, against all
foes; that We will never give up,the struggle
until We shall again see that glorious banner
wave IN peace over an undisturbed and 10y.
al people.
Resoired, That we will stand or fall in
defense Of the Constitution and laws, and
that we will hold up the hands of the Ad.
ministration until every rebel and traitor is
summarily punished.
Resoluei, That We denounce the so.calIed
Southern Coniederacy as an institution that
Is calculated to overthrow not only our own
liberties, but the liberties of the whole
world, and that he who is willing to com.
promise with its advocates on any other
terms than submission to the Union. the
Constitution aud the laws, is a coward and
a traitor, and is willing to bow his neck and
come on level with the slave of the South,
and that he Is disgrace to our nation and
her honor, and should suffer the penalty of
death.
Resolred, That we approve the Presi.
dents policy in freeing the slaves in certain
districts, and also that we are in favor of
arning the same for the suppression of this
unholy rebellion, and we consider that the
man who at this time is not in tav n of so
DONG, and using every means in the
power OF the Government for the suppress
son Of the rebellion is sympathizer with
the rebels. Il.'
Resolped, That any officer in the army
refusing to use all lawful means in his pow
er Tor the suppression of this Infamous re-
belliOn, should bs reduced to the ranks to-
serve for the term OF three years, and fur
ther, that If there are any such in the 77th
regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, we yery
politely request them to resign and 20 home
Resotced, That tn those in the North who
heed not our prayers and warnings, We say
beware of the terrible retribution which will
speedily fall upon you. Your crime is more
heinous by far than that of the armed rebel
Of the South, and will swiftly smite YOU
with all the horror which you deserve.
should you persist in your deeds of treason.
Ii you t0ta persist, you need never expectI
support from us other than lead and henlu,
Resofred, That We tender our heartfelt
thanks to Gov. Tod, for his nntirng zeal in
organizing, arlning, and rqnipping the army
which Ohio has sent To the field. and for
his timely attention to the wants of our sick
md wounded soldiers, and We assure him
u our cordial support in his efforts to crush
his. inhuman rebellion, and should the
oathsome treason Of those. who are endeav.
,ring to wrest from him i p ton of his iusr
authority, render 1t Necessary in his opin. |
on for us to return and crush out treason
here, we will promptly obey proper order
70 to do, TOR We letest sneaking traitor in |
ne rear much more than AN open rebel in
ront.
;Resotced, That we tender our most crate.
I'll acknowledgements to the Legislature of
ur beloved State, tor granting to Us the
light OF suffrage while in the field perform.
ng the duties of soldiers, that with paper
7ads, we may kill the rear party at home,
rho have not the courage to meet us in the
eld, but remain within our lines and cry
eace, peace, when there is no peace.
Resotced, That we are ready and willing.
any time, to leave for the scene Of action
nder our gallant commander, Col. Hide
rand, who distinguished himself for cool.
ess and bravery on the bloody field of Shi.
h, and to imperil our lives ia the cause ofI
,e Union, and if we meet the same fate
lot by the noble dead Of our regiment on
lat memorable occasion, we feel that our
yes will be lost IN good cause. -
Resotccd, That to the officers Of our req. ,
nent who accompanied US on our long and
asting campaign through Tennessee and
lissssippi, and especially to Captains Nc.
ormick and Chandler, and Lieutenant
riswell who spent long and dreary sum.
er in the loathsone bastiles OF the South,
0 tender our warmest thanks and sympa
lies for their kind care and attention, and
e further tender to the officers of our req.
nent our grateful thanks for the bountifal
past OF the good things of this life" they
lis day spread before US, which were an.