Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-05-29

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to be matter of serious doubt whether q
free government like ours, without the
aid Of foreign capital, could continue a
great struggle like the present pecuniariy.
European capitalists and politicians said
aud believed that we must break down.
la this respect a, least the tide has turned,
the crisis has passed, aud we can borrow
and are borrowing, from our own citizens,
two millions per day, with the greatest
ease.
Tsrri'oridHy, too, We are slowly but
steadily gaining on the Rebellion. Our
cavalry raids sweep through the very
heart Of the most rebellious districts 10
Mississippi, and your train brings the
news OF the probable capture Of the heights
around Vicksburg, if not Vcksburg itself.
The struggle of the last nine months,
has established tho permanence and
authority of this government, the iudepen-
dent rights Of nations, and strengthened
the cause of Liberty IN public sentiment
throughout the globe. It's, and has been
from the first, onc of the greatest struggles
of history, and your friends, all of them
your wives, mothers, sisters, and children
down to distau; geuerations-will remem-
Der aud speak with pride of the part you
have taken 10 a war in which each true
soldier will feel that he has covered him
self with glory.
When this war began, there were but
few--l hardly eau think Of more than one
who fully and yet properly conceived Of
the gigantic proportions this contest nigh
and must assume. | aiude to General
Cameron, who is am happy to believe
here present. But there is not one Of
you, gentlemen and brave soldiers, but
what saw in this struggle enough to fill
your souls, and FIRE your hearts, and call
you to pl: your lives in your hands, aud,
leaving everything most dear on earth, 60
forth to take part in the dangers aud the
honor OF stemmlng the current OF
rebellion, and turning the tide of our
national affairs. For such men there is
but one word to bo pronouuccd-
WELCOME.
Capt. Orwig being again called foE,
responded as follows:
My Friends! l can truly say, that this
is indeed hattering manifestation. No
words that command can express our
feelings of joy aud gratitude. For all
this is overwhelming | can but believe
il is rather the cause we represent, than
anything We have done or could do, that
has brought here such masses aud created
such enthusiasm. Coming as We do, So
lately from the field, it swells our hearts
to see the glcriously loyal spirit among
those who are at home. | can assure you,
however, that you but share the feelings
of our comrades in arms There can be DO
more cause for fears. see our people are
but rising in their majesty, aud treason
quakes with thick thronging disasters.
There still remains line of brave lads,
strong in numbers, strong in right, and
stroug in their sharp steel, Of whom we
need not fear an ignomiuious compromise.
They are not tired of the war, but will
yet plant, undisturbed, tha, .jty over every
State of our Federal Uuion. Though We
return to you, it is not because we are
tired of the war, not tired of battling for
our country. speak knowingly when
say for every one Of our number, that they
are willing, even now, should the circum-
stances Of our country require volunteers,
to rally to its cal, and fight her battles.
Though suffering much, aud braving many
dangers, We still remember that We owe
all we have to our country. Ooiy the
rememb mbrance Of FIVE of our number, who
went with US nine months ago, can mar
the feeling Of joy to-day. Heroes and
martyrs four OF them sleep in the honored
graves Of the soldier on the banks Of the
RappahannOck aud one meath the sods Of
our own valley.
And now, to you, brave men Of my COM
mand l must give one word. You have
zsalously performed your duty. can
say nothing more than has been said, that
would add to your reuown. Your CON-
Generals 10 the field, have
complimen,ed you in General
orders. The Governor Of our State, yes
erday, personally addressed you, and
said "Well done :" in behalf Of the people.
Aud now and here, our friends at home
endorse your actions, and welcome you
pack. This is for me an event tina, l shall
'cmember as one Of the proudest moments
If my life, and happy elimination o:
III our trials and dangers, in camp, on the
yearisome march, in bivouac, and on the
ield of blood. 1t richly compensatcs US
or all. | must say no more. We are
bout to part. Longing, anxious hearts,
re waiting to welcome you to your own
resides. Go! and remember, that you
ave reputation to maintain. Remem.
er, that, as you esteem martial valor, let
o act Of yours tarnish your fair fame,
nd all will be we'll.
Soldiers and Citizens FAREWELL.
Cheers we're given for the Union, for
10 Army, for Gen. Butler, for Gen.
locker, and others not cow recalled,
hen the Soldiers Of 1912 and of 1868,
with their wives and sweethearts," we're
vi,ed to a substantial repast st the
iviere House. Two long and two short
bles we're covered with an abundance of
e very best, aud appreciative customers
r every plate. Several of those living in
9 country, then started home with their