Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-08-12

jeff Davis have such history written on
the head stone of his grave? Can 1t be
said he died patriot and lover OF his
country? No. But, in few words, his
history may be written on the head board
that will mark the grave where he will
le-A traitor lies herei This is the diff
ference that there is between q patriot
ana the men who are at war against the
governments. If you could have only
seen the daring deeds performed by some
oil your sons and friends, you would new
er again be heard to utter a word against
the cause they are engaged in. 1t would
not do for me to attempt to describe
them. The most magnificently grand
history that can be written of the daring
deeds of many men, is written on the
flag that has been sent to Perry county
by the Colonel of the old 3lst Regiment.
1t was planted upon the bulwarks and
ramparts of Vicksburg. The staff was
cut three times, and three times was put
together again. One hundred and..sixty-
three bullet holes through a flag is the
grandest history of heroic deeds that can
be written or made by any set of mem
Applause. Let all look at that flag
These men, however, have not exeelled
others. There are men who have done
just as daring deeds. In fact, all have
performed the same kind of heroic ac-
tlons. They have all won for themselves
name as brave, good, faithful and true
soldiers of the Union. They are united
IN common cause, heart and hand; they
are truly band of brothers. They live
together, they love one another, they
hight for one another, and they would die
for one another. All they ask on earth
IS, that when they die they may be buried
side by side with one another. IAp-
plause.l
ABOUT DEsEkTERS.
When deserter comes to your house,
say to him, ''Sir, we keep no place for
deserterS. We have no food to give to
deserters. Go back to the army like q
man and a soldier" Give them no en-
couragement. Let them know, when
they come home, they come home dis
graced. Instead of saying, ''Oh, you
brave soldiers, | am glad you have quit |
lighting in this abolition war. Go into |
the woods and hollows, we will bring you |
provisions in the night we will 60 to
town and ask Squire somebody what will
be done with you if you go back" Tell |
them to go back into the army and do |
their duty. | was asked to-day, ''If some |
boys would be punished if they went |
back into the army" l said, "You tell |
them to go back, and then ask questions |
afterward. Tell them to go back, and |
they will find out what will be doue to |
them. Let them go back and fight for
their country, and beg pardon for what
they have done, and show their willing
ness to restore themselves to honor and |
credit by fighting faithfully for their
country In the future. Give them no en-
cOaragement to remain among you."-
When these gentlemen think enough |
have run away to resist arrest, tell them |
1t is a sore undertaking. This thing of |
mob law is played out. (Applause.
CONCLUDING ADVICE.
In conclusion, let me give you this ad-
vice: Quit your quarreling. Be for your |
Government in spite of what folks may
say. Swear that you are for your country |
any how, in spite of what any body may |
say, and prove your faith by your works. |
Assist the soldier; help him don't sup
port deserters. Be glad to meet a soldier |
because he is a soldier. Be proud that
you have a friend in the army that is a
soldier. If you cannot fight, you can
work. You can show by your action that
you are for your country. When these
gentlemen get to talking and saying 81
am for the Union as 1t was, and the Con-
stitution as it is; / am for the Union, but
then | must have it constitutionally :"
and that is to say, they are for settling
down quietly and telling the Government
to go to thunder. They will do nothing
to save it. You just tell them this. 'Say
Squire, / am for the Union, right or
wrong" See if they will say as much
He will say, 81 am for the Union, but
must have the Constitution" Then put
another question to him. Tell him you
are for the success of the United States
army and navy, no matter who is Presi-
dent-no matter what men are in the
Cabinet or who are in the majority in
Congress? Ask him this question. Tell
him you are for the Union-you are not
for any man who is not for it you are a
friend to the men who are for the Union
and foe to those who are not for it
You Will make good Union man out of
him if you can make him consent to
these propositions, and if he will act ac-
If he won't, then his Union
ism is not worth the snap of your finger.
Applause. l have said to you all that l
desire to say. have made no speeches
since this war commenced, and | hope
that you will excuse me for the desultory
manner in which have spoken to you.
What have said have said bluntly.-l
What have feel Consider whether
the advice have given is good or bad I'
If it is good, act on it. Be for your coun.
try all the time, and | will assure you
that you need not be afraid of hobgoblins
after dark Provost Marshals won't hurt
you. You will be perfectly safe from
Provost Marshals and everything of the
kind, and in no danger of getting into
trouble. Then if this is true, and you
can get along smoothly that way, be for
your country. Let traitors know that /,
you know who and what they are.
hank you kindly for your attention.
Applause and three cheers for General =,
Logan.
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