Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-03-19
A Wisconsin COpperhead Editor Bran
ded by the Soldiers.


CAMP SrH Wis. Vol. INFANTRY,
Germantown, Tenn, March 3.
Editors Wis State Journalists We
the undersigned committee submit to you
short letter, also the preamble and reso-
lutions unanimously adopted by the men,
bers of Co. F, 9Th Wis. Infantry, at a
meeting held this day-in regard to the
Prairie du Chien Courier and its traitor
editor. You would much oblige US and
all soldiers in the field by giving them
place il your paper.
Respectfully yours, &C.,
A. Nj. BEACH, Pres. of Meet'g.
J. W. GREENMAN, Secretary.
The members of Co. F, 9Th Wis. Infan-
try to the Prairie du Chien Courier-Wm
Merrill, editor Sir We have read your
paper, and it is with feelings Of sbhor
renee and indignation, for in it we have
seen editorials, which breath forth treason
to the Government of the United States,
the President, the Congress and the Oabi-
net. 1t UNANIMOUSLY ISLANDERS the soldiers
in the field, by saying that they wish for
peace at whatever cost; that the soldiers
are mutinous and very clamorous for the
war to be closed-all of which we 'e.
nounce as false. And in the present case
we have met and passed the following
preamble and resolutions, expressive of
our Indignation toward the editor of the
Courier, and ols such vile traitors. Mr..
editor, we wish you to take it home to
yourself, and by.i its just appreciation show
That you have some regard tor the good
will of the defenders of your country:
WHEREAS We, the undersigned committee in be-
| half of the members of company +, Sth Wisconsin
Infantry organized at Prairie du CHEN, Wis. }
having read the Prairie du CHEN Courier, pub
lished by Vim. Merrill, wherein appear editorials
which traitorous, sanderous and which are
wful falsehoods, in regard to the President of
the United States, the Congress thereof, the
Constitution, the laws, and the soldiers OF the
Union Amy therefore,
Resolped, That utterly deny the assertions OF
the dissatisfaction of the soldiers, and forever
abhoc and discountenance both the accused she ct
| and its traitor editor.
Resolued, That toe, as soldiers, love our country
! and flag, and although engaged with armed rebel.
lion in the South, and threatened by low
"copperhsdds' in the Norah, yet will stand true
to our sworn allegiance to our Government.
|
tion the Constitution the laws that We fully CON
cur in the Presidents emancipation proclamation
believing it to have become during the progress OF
the rebeon) stern mill tary cessity, and having
enlisted to fight for once happy country, we
! will do it in the face of all enemies.
| Resolued, That are for rigid prosecut ON OF
the war, that We fully sanction the late conscrp.
ton bill, that We are determined to put down the
rebellion then, if need be, We will wresk ven
gesnce on the vile traitors in the North, who are
| exertlng all their power to destroy that Govern.
| ment which zee are fighting to maintain.
| R.so!ued, That copy of the above preamble
| and resolutions be sent te the Wisconsin Stat.
Journal, one TO the Northeastern Times, Viro
qua, Wis, aud one 20 the editor Of the Prairie du
CHEN Courser requesting the editors of the above
Journals to publish the same, and also requesting
other papers to copy.
| SAMUEL McCoIAUGH, I
MICHAEL MALoSEY,
B. F. ALLISON, }Committee.
CHARLKs GRAN,
W. X. FoRsHEY.
A. NJ. BEACH, President.
J. GRExSHAN, Sec'y.