Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1863-03-20

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grct that small portion Of the people IN The fcc
States, are expressing in loud terms their hostl-
ityi to the course and policy, pursued by the
Government in its efforts to subduc the existing
rebellion, and by endeayoring 70 SOW the seed Of
discord and dissension IN the Federal army, are
manifesting their synipathies with the febelsby
proposing cessation Of hostilities, and eoun-
selling an anignOminious compromise, in order to
pave the way for dishonorable peace, all Of
which Is giving aid and comfort 10 the enemy,
and therefore Reasonable and highly subyeTe
eive Of the honor and liberty Of our beloved
country, and merits from every friend Of Justice
and humanity the bittercst apprehension and de-
nuncistion, therefore be Il resolved, i
| LIST. That all who counsel division Of the Un-
ion, or who would voluntarily consent or sub
nit 10 its dismenibefment, should be considered
and held as traitors, and as enemies more dan.
gerous than even their fellow rebels in arms aud
that do not ask for the sympathy, or support
of those Northern traitarss who would have US
| bow down and worship at the Shrine of JEFF Da-
Wis, and the Devil, for the sake oftemporary do
mnion temporary power and temporary peace.
| End. That the numerous and oft repeated eff
forts Of the so-called "Dutternuts and Copper
heads instigated by their secession proclfvites
to induce by their lying representations, dis
| trust ofthe Administration and of the power
and ofthe ability ofthe Government to finully
crush this wicked rebellion, well as their EFF
forts to promote dissatisfaction in the ranks,
the army, and to deceive the soldiers by falsely,
wilfully, and maliciously procla.ning and pub.
fishing, thatthi war is prosecuted solely for the
abolition Of slavery, and finally their PROPOSE
ton 10 create q new Union whereby New Eng
land shall be excluded, deserve and have our
severest condemnation. ~ t A
3D.. That the loyal and patriotic men Of the
4 North who without distinction Of party, have
offered up their sons and their treasures for the
support Of the Government, and who are still
sympathizing with us, and aiding us in our Of.
forts TO save the country. have grateful thanks
4 and are entitled to the best wishes of our COM
mon humanity.
4th. That we desire an unbroken Union Of all
I the States thatwe neither want will have
union without New England. and we are proud
to know that She stands now as she always has
| stood forever in every contest for freedom lib
erty, and independence. And neDcv would we
consent to the exclusion from the family of
/ States of old Massachusetts rich in the legends
4 of revolutionary lore and rendered immortal by
the glorious memories of Bunker Hll'' and
i yankee Doodle" as 3a ' ~
9th. That we are in good spirits, in no wise
cast down, discouraged, disbeartened or demor-
allied, that we have full confidence in the wis
dom, and the integrity Of Che President, the Sec
retary of the Treasury, the Governor of Ohio,
and superior officers, and Of their ability to
conduct the war to glorious and successful re-
suit, and we hurl back with scorn and contempt,
every proposal made to us to abandon and for
sake our Country in this her hour Of peril and,
| 6th. That we regard the Proclamation of the
1 President in reference TO freeing and arining ne
groes, as necessary and excellent war measures,
1 fully justified by the circumstances, ard that it,
is the duty of the Government TO make use,of,
all and every means in its power to weaken the
enemy, and in the shortest possible way, to
bring this war TO successful and satisfactory
termination. m s..l 8a ssiAs aei 5azif<ei ols