, 1863-02-24

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At dress parade Of the sth Illinois infantry
this evening, the resolutions Of the Illinois
soldiers at Corinth, Miss. were adopted
by unanimous "aye." il the Coppesheads
cou,d have heard that shout Of those veteran
soldiers, It would have caused them to blush
from shame at their traitorous speeches and
to tremble from fear.
The Colonel, John P. Post, War Democrat,
then thanked his soldiers for the Hearty e1-
preston Of the sentiments in the adoption Of
the resolutions, which marked them as one
among the Oldest regiments in the service and
veterans in the holy cause Of their country.
This regiment has no sympathy for traitors
more especially those cowardly ones at home
The soldier has some respect Tor a brave and
open enemy, but for the coWardly scoundrel Of
u home traitors-none, no never! There is q
day ofrctribution close at hand for those COW
ard1y sneaks, when the soldier-the brave
hero of many well fought ficld-returns to
his long abscnted home.
You will remember that Col. Post was taken
prisonerat Fl. D0nelson, {thep Major ofthe 8th
ILL., infantry and kept In Southern prisons for
seven months, after which he was paro1ed.
He has Just taken command Of his regiment
Steps are being taken By the Illinois troops
Corinth resolutions, and send their voice home
in the living eloquencc Of s true patriotism.
am Mt present very busily engaged, but will
in 4 few days send you a Communication,
This Is not intended for publication.
Yours truly, IRA a, BATTERToS,
Sergeant STU Illinois Infantry,
Clerk at 4th Brigade Headquarters.
Voice Of the 103d Ill. vo1s,-ResoIu-
lions Of the Regiments sat jackson.
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JACKSON, Tenn, Feb. ie, 1868.
Editors Chicago Tribune:
The indignation Of the troops on account
of the conduct OF home traitors, is universal
and constantly increasing in intensity. a
fearful daT Of reckoning is coming for the
/ cowardly scoundrels who have staid at home
to open sst1rc IN the rear" The expulsion
Of the Tory Times, from the country we occu-
py, meets with the unqualified approval Of
loyal soldiery. It does the boys good to hear
the secesh mourn over it. The Times VAS the
fuyorite paper Of rebels here, MS well as in the
North. Their lamentations over the "tyrau-
NJ which will not allow free speech and frsc
press" arc infinitely amusing to one who
knows anything Of the political and social
history of the slave States.
I see you republish from the Cincinnati
Enquirer some resolutions passed by few
Copperheads in Lee township, Fulton Co.,
Illinois. The 10Sd regiment, illinois yolun:
teers, vas made up entirely in Fulton county,
under the last call for troops. To-day the en-
tire regiment turned out under arms, and held
an enthusiastic Union meeting. The resolu-
tions herewith transmitted were given to each
Of the companies several days ago, so that the
men might have time to examine them and
vote intelligent1y.
were adopted unanimously. All tho other
regiments in Gen. Sulliyan's division have
rnssed similar resolutions with great unan-
Unity. The soldiers think that the Rattlesnake
ofsouth Carolina and the Copperhead Of the
Northwest are kindred reptiles, equally ven
omous, deserving the satne fate, and only DIFF
frring In the f.et that the latter is greater
sneak than the former.
The TRIBUNE is q Eyorite here among Off
Gers and privates. Its plain, outspoken man
ner Of dealing with rebels, North and South,
commend it 10 that earnest class Of men who
Ill the ia ranks Of the , afmy % You may rest as
Yonrptru1y, " ". s. PETERSON
Chaplain loSd Reg't Ill. Vols.
EThc resolutions transmitted arc the same as
thosc ofthc first series aboyc.l
10th and 128th Illinois Volunteers.
Editors Of the Chicago Tribune:
HrADo1Dr, TENN, Feb. IS, 1868.
At meeting Of the soldiers Of this camp.
consisting Of the 10th and 1a6th Illinois In.
fantry, held in pursuance Of request from
Col I. Richmond Of the 1a6th regiment, COM
manding the poet Of Humboldt, Tenn, on
motion, Col. Richmond was appointed Chair
man Of the meeting, and Samuel D. Sawyer
Of the 18th, was appointed Secretary
Lieut.. Col. Samuel E. Taylor Of the 10th,
stated the object Of the meetlng In brief and
concise manner, to be for an expression Of
opinion Of the soldiers in regard to the disaf.
fection towaEds the Government, which seems
to be arising in our State, and which, some
have feared, was extending to the army, but
which he hoped the sentiment Of the meeting
would emphatica1ly contradict
On motion, the Chairman then appointed
Lieut.. Col. s. E. Taylor of the 10th, Lieut.
Col. E. II. Brards1y Of the 126th, Capt. ". n.
MumfordN 11oth), Capt. Martin (1eath), Capt,
Geo. Parker l19th), and Capt A. N. smyser
{126th), a COMMITTEE to DRAFT resolutions ex-
pressivc Of the sence Of the meeting, with In
structions to report as soon rs Convenient,
Adjt D. Mum Of the 126th Ill, being called.
u
pungcnt style, at some length. His speech
was replete with cutting facts, sallies Of Wit,
and emitting sarcasm throughout, causing mer-
riment and enthusiasm. He said, i am in
favor Of harmony among the friends Of the
ORION, and he who endcayors to Gre
5ts somes Sr SsnpoD aoDosD at End near orr
and further prosecution Of the war for the
restoration Of the Union, By discouraEing en-
listments, advocating opposition to the draft.
and encouraging soldiers In the aruly to de-
eert, and various other acts Of disloyalty and
treason, deserves not the name of man. And
could such men Of our St1tc be compelled to
face an eqnnl number Of the 119th and the
12Gth IN battle array, rs their more honorable
dNies Of the South, they would soon find out
what the soldiers think Of them. Iwou1d to
God that all party feeling and partisan strife
were banfshed utterly aud forever into oblivi-
good, good.l I believe the Union cause
will soon triumph, in spite Of the hellish
machinations OF trickstcrs Of Legislative
blacklegeg:", And in speaking. Of the war
measures Of the Administration, lie said: II
Of all the means that God. has given US that
can be made ayailablc, to put own this mighty
and wicked rebellion. (App1ause,1 Lei rs.
not listen to the voice Of cowaEd1y tTaitors at
home, but rathsr to the voice Of onr country,
ana united as one man. Let us use Ill and eT-
the dust and plant the ensign Of our national
glory, the banner Of the free, upon every fort,
in every city, village and hamlet In the entire
land" udapplausc and cheers.
Alter Hail Columbia by the brass band Of
the 10th, the committee on resolutions re-
ported the following resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted:
.WHEREAs; Our Government ia engaged in
struggle tnvolTsng its very existence and with 1t
theperpctuity Of every right dear to asAnerican
cttizcne, requiring the united efortsof all good,
true and loyal men in its behalf. and
WHEREAS; We hare beheid with deep sorrow
and regret the bitter partisan spirit which is tow
becoming dangerous, malicious and Ieyengcfu! in
our own State and elsewhere. calculated to dis
courage soldiers and weaken tho army In this Its
great eGorts to save our common country from
ruin By the suppression Of this wicked and cause-
lce6 rebellion: therefore.
Rtfo!sed, That, having pledged o1r lives and
esery cherished earthly Interest to the service Of
our common country In this the darkest hour Of
her peru, NC ask and insist that oar friends and
neiehbors DIT homa lay aside all party }ealo1siea
and party anftnostties aud eta1d nohly By rs in
nnhodtng the President in every cflor. to TO main
A!n ue dignity, authority and unity Of the Cor
sfhmc9t and In nufurltng agau the glorious en-.
Diem Of our nationality in every city and town in
feoeiaom, and IN enforcing styiot obedience to tho
constitution and the laws throughout our whole
Rf'"ctd, That nc tender 70 Goyesaor Yates And