Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-03-07
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Correspondence Of the inquirer
CAMP PITCHER, NEAR FALMOUTH, Va, ucadquarter
Ftty-scycnh Regiment, p v, Feb. 10Th, 1868.
OBJECTS OF THE MEETING.

CAMP PITCHER, NEAR FALMOUTH, Va, Headquarters
Fifty-scycnth Regiment, p. v, Feb 10Th, 1868.
OBJECTS OF TIE MEETING.
A meeting of the officers of the Fifty
seventh Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers
was convened this day, for the purpose of
appointing Il committee to draft resolutions
expressive of the views Of the officers and
privates Of the regiment in regard to the
war; and the duty Of union-loying citizens
in this great struggle for liberty.
Lieutenant-Colonel Peter Sides was called
to the chair, and Captain James Darling was
appointed Secretary.
On notion the Chair appointed the fol
lowing named officers as that Committee =
Captain McAdam, Dr.. Dyman, and Captain
Nelson, to report at the next meeting The
meeting then adjourned to meet at / o'clock
the Goth inst.
February goth, 1868, II o'clock, A. NJ.
The meeting convened according to adj
journnent.
The minutes of the last meeting were read
and approved. The Committee presented
the following report which was unanimous
ly adopted -
PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTIONS.
WHEREAS, The war. which has caused us
to voluntarily relinguish the endearments
of home and the comforts andpcacelul pur-
suits Of civil life, and to submit to the de
priyations and hardships incident to active
military service, is one which involves inte-
rests of the most momentous and enduring
character.
AND WHEREAS, On the result Of this con-
ilict the existence of our government, the
perpetuation of the blessings of civil and
religious liberty TO the unborn millions of
future ages, and the solution of the question
is the existence of a republican form Of go
venment possible all depend;
AND WHEREAS, As we have determined
willy and powerful foe in front to meet ON
the field Of deadly combat, and, also, the
Vaccinations of mcan coWardly, cunning,
and insidious crew in the rear to scorn and
resist; therefore
/. Rsolcei, That we spurn with contempt
and indignation the suggestion Of the Nor
thern "Coppcrheads' that We must approach
armed traitors with proposition, Of compro
mise, which they would scomiully reject, II,
alike incompatible with every attribute OF
true manhood, and with the dignity and
honor Of n great and powerful Govern
mcnt
Rcsolced, That the only compromise W,
can consistently make with traitors is that
they lay down their arms and return to theil
allegiance,
Resolced That the only hope of securing
this result Is to be found in vigorous anC
determined prosecution OF the war, whatever
may be the required sacrifice Of life ano
treasure, till the military supremacy OF ia,
Government is fui'y yindlcated.
Resoired, That we are still willing 10 tot
and fight, and die ii necessary, for the at
: talnment Of this end
Rsoiesd, That the widespread opinion il
the Northern States that tho Army OF IA,
Potomac Is demorallled and Will not fight
u false aud slanderous, and We doubt not
the malicious fabrication OF the NoTtheu
traitors, who would stab us In the dark, bu
are too eowardly 10 array themselves unde
ihe banner of the insurgents, and 10 meet a
: la tle shock OF battle
iissoieoi, That loyal men homo should care
! hllly organize themselves 10 watch the steal
: Tbs moyemenls 81 the yenOmous "copper"
) hoads,' and aid the doyeInment In hrlnginl
) them 20 eoudigu punishment, not ony q