Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1863-05-07
Resolutions of the 17lst Penn'a. Militia

At meeting of the Officers and men of
the l7lst Regt. Penna Militia at Camp, near
Newborn, N. c., April lst, 1863. presided
over by Col. Everard Bierer, committee con-
sisting of Lient, COL Humphrey, Major r.
G. Cox, Surgeon Theo. B. LasheIls. Chaplain
N. B. Crtcbfeld, Quartermaster l. J. Post,
Capts. Amsbry, Mcclellan and Bierer, and
Lieut.. Wood, reported the following resou-
tions, which were unanimously adopted -
Whereas. our government, the wise:t and
best ever devised by the wisdom of man, is
now struggling Cor the perpetuity of its glori-
Gus institutions, for the God given right so
dear to every true American heart, the great
principles Of Human Freedom and, Whereas,
we hear with feelings of Disappointment and in
diguation, the howl Of partisan spirit, and the
open avowals of insidous demagogues that
endanger our National Safety, and embarass
our Federal and State authorities and we
hear OF sympathizers" at homo and their
hired correspondents 10 the Army-the aiders
and sbettors Of this unholy rebellion-circplat
ing the foul slander that the Drafted men of
Pennsylvania are dsloyal, disaffected, and op-
posed to further prosecution of the war
Therefore, Resolrrd, That the Confederate
States left the Union without any just cause,
and that no terms of Peace, other than the
unconditional surrender and return of the
Traitors to their allegiance, should be offered
by our Government.
Resolred, That haVing left our peaceful
homes, the hearthstones of our fathers, our
wives and our children, we are determined to
defend the interests of our Country, support
its claims and uphold its war policy, until the
of III
shall represent every State and Territory of
the Union, and every Traitor, North or South,
yield allegiance to the will of the people.
Resolred, That this Regiment, composed of
Republicans and Democrats, but no croakers
or Copperheads, will oppose not only here,
bot ct the ballot box" any men who does
not heartily sustain in this war, the old fash
ioned doctrine of all true Patriots, " n terms
with Traitors" but submission to the rightful
authority of the Government.
Res0lced, That we have no sympathy with
War parties in time of Peace, or Peace par
ties in time Of war;" because 10 our past his
tory they have always given aid and com,
fort" to our enemies and in the present in
stance they are both the apologst and sup
porters of the traitors in their treason.
Res0lUed, That we spurn with contempt all
propositions made by northern Copperheads,
that We ought to approach armed traitors
with terms of compromise or offer. Of peace !;
because the only honorable compromise that
We can make with them is, chat they lay down
their arms aud return to their allegiance as
loyal citizens.
Res0lrsa, That the opinion prevalent in the
Northern States, that the drafted men from
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are becoming demoralized and will not fight,
is false and sIanderous, and is no doubt the
malicious publications of those Northern trai
| tors who are too cowardly to strike US in the
light of day, and face to face.
Resolred, That we are willing to bear our
full proportion of the sacrifices which our coun.
try demands in this crisis, from any good cit,
zen, and we are utterly opposed to any policy
or party which counsels either negotiation,
the Withdrawing of our armies, or an armis.
tce preparatory thereto" 90 long as an armed
traitor to the Federal Government remains in
the land
Resolred, That our present State Executive,
Gov. A. G. Curtin, deserves the thanks OF all
true patriots, for the energy and patriotism
which he has displayed in raising, arming and
equipping the troops sent forth by the old COM
| monweath at her country'S call, and especial
ly for his efforts to have the sick and wound
ed returned to hospitals within the State and
TO their homes until fit for duty
We offer our honest and earnest support to
the Executive, the army, and the loyal people
of the country 10 crushing out the unholy pow
er that renders this the darkest day of our na-
tonal existence. The power that fills our land
with mourning, death and carnage, and glories
in the blood and trumphs over the graves of
men to whom principle and the honor of their
country is dearer than life. Trusting in the
power and justice of an Eternal GoD, we offer
ourselves with the thousands Of our armies, to
the war that will result in the downfall of
Treason, whether 10 the North or n the South
and the establishment of peace liberty and
equality in a uaited and glorious Republic
Resolrsd, That these Resolutions be publish
ed in the different counties representing this
Regiment.
E. BIERER,
Chairman.
W. R. HULL, Asst. Surgeon,