The Placer herald., 1863-08-08
Should Negroes be used as Soldiers

John j. Crittenden, of Kentucky, in a recent
war speach at Lexington said on this subject
In pursuance of these principles, voted against
the bill for enrolling the militia. When it was
called up on its passage, asked if it is the in-
tention of this bill to require that the slaves oil
my constituents shall be enrolled in the milit ia.
and that free negroes shall be thus enrolled also?
That seemed to be the intention of the bill ; and
an amendment was offered that under the prOvis-
ions of this law free negroes and slaves should
not be enrolled. The amendment failed, and
voted against the bill. [.4ppEausc:] We wanted
the whole power of the country employed to put
down the rebellion. What is the whole power Of
the country! Whose country is it? Whose Gov
ernment is it? Is it not the white mans country
the white mans Government? [Grcat applause.]
1t is the white man who boasts OF his liberty and
of his free Government, and is he to shrink from
defending it, and call in his slaves to assist him
Shall the liberties Of this great country be de-
pendent on slavery for their preservation turn
with scorn from the idea. [Chcers] l am not
without sympathy for these people | believe
there is more affection for the black man in Ken
lucky than in the whole Of New England not
that believe the people of New England aye
hypocrites about slavery. They are more tanati
cal than you are, but you have more real kind
ness towards the blacks. You will shake hands
with the old negro more cordially, and give him
greater comfort than those people who have never
been accustomed to his ways. This is the result
OI tnc IOTCe " n1Dlt ana OF ASSOCIATION, DuL inc
advantage is real But what white man is there
who is willing to make himself IN equal with The
negro - to stand side by side with him in the dali
ly walks Of lle-to sleep with him-to shed his
blood with him as an equal in the battles of our
country? No, sir | believe the white man is q
superior race and will not be the man to let our
race down, or what is the same thing, raise up an
inferior race TO IN equality with him. Never! l
will endavor to make my countrymen believe to
the la.t-for it is g orious deluson if il is not
Il tact-that this race OF ours is the greatest and
noblest people on earth. The belief at least, will
go far to make them such. don't want any ne
gro armies to help save our country. What brave
old Kentucky father could hail with triumph the
return of his son from the war if that son should
say: "Oh, but father, had negro to 90 before
me, and when shot came he had to take it,"
Such ignomlnlous patriotism no noble father could
take pride n would rather our young men
brought home corpses than see them saved by such
unsoldierlike means. 1t would leave no wreath
on the patriot brow. What more glorious conduct
than to fight for one S country when necessity de-
mands it! .dnd if we, who claim il as our own
are not sufficient for the contest or bascly throw
it upon our slaves, do we not show ourselves un-
worthy of the great boon? What Il disgrace it
would be to have history record that we and our
children enjoy the liberty saved from destruction
by the hands Of our slaves Il few more of our
sons might die on the battle field, but more OF
them would live in imperishable glory hereafter
CAUSE FOR .4RREsT.- When, says the La Crosse
Democrat. the new system OF arresting all
who give aid and comfort to the enemy" shall
be in complete working order. the following will
be deemed sufficient cause for arrest:
Wearing pins made from copper cents having
the word LIBERTY" thereon.
Wearing butternut cc.ored clothing.
Reading democratic papers in public or private
Patrouzing democratic tradesmen.
Refusing to believe all telegraphic reports.
Quoting from the Constitution of the United
States.
Expressing hope that the Union may be re-
stored whether slavery be abolished or not.
People will be on their guard. and if they wish
to hurrah for the Union and Constitution, must
pattern after the roostcrs who crow before day
light.