Weekly Trinity journal., 1863-03-14
afesklu Trinitu gonrnal.
Weaverville. Saturday, March IA, 1863
Rosecru ms.

Among all the Union Generals who have acted
conspicuous parts in this war, Gen. Rosecrars
occupies proud prominence in the hearts ana
affections of the American people. Fully com
pretending the magnitude Of the contest. the in-
terests at stake, aud the strength and character
Of the adversary be has to contend with, from
the commencement Of the war, he has continued
10 discharge his duties faithfully, earnestly and
With zeal, enthusiasm and devotion worthy Of
the soldier and the great cause be is lighting to
maintain He loves bis country and its flag with
ferver that knows no abatement, and hates and
dspises traitors both North and South, in an iu-
verse proportion.
The Northern sympa,hizcrs with treason who
ere attempting to create a diversion in favor OF
the rebels by all the devices that black and
treacherous hearts can invent-counselng "peace
on any terms melting dissensons among the
people Of the loyal States, advocating the sepa-
ration Of the Northwestern from the Middle
mud Eastern States, discouraging enlistments, re-
sistng the draft, destroying the confidence o.
men in the Administration, raising false issues
about immaterial matters, circulating willfu and
malicious ISLANDERS against the Government mis-
representing the motives and intentions Of Union
men, etc, are looked upon by him and the brave
.olders in his command with the deepes! scorn
and contempt lie knows them to be false to
their duty, false to their oath, bypocriles and
traitors at heart, aud unworthy of the country
that his given them birth. We commend to the
perusal Of our readers the following extract from
bis eloquent response TO the resolutions of the
Ohio Legislature, thanking the General and bis
gallant army after the battle of Murlreesboro for
their mertorious service 1t has the true Union
ring, and forms a striking contrast with the mis-
crable twaddle of Vallandigham, Cox and other
traitors of that ilk He says:
This indeed war for the maintenance Of the Constu-
ton and the aWs-nav for national existence--against
those who have dospsed honest friendship deceived
just hopes, driven to defend country and
our homes BY foul and wlful slapders On
and intentions persiseny repeated they have arrayed
against us fellow citizens, bound to us by the
upc ties of consangunity, geographical position and com
ID 'rcial interest
Let among be base enough to forget this, or
fol enough to trust olgarchy Of traitors to their friends
70 civil liberty and human freedom Voluntary eNLe from
hOn and friends for the defense and safety OF AL we long
for the time when gentle peace shall again spread her wings
over our lard but We know no such blessing Is possible
She lhc UNJUST aud arbitrary power o me reoel iAdtl'
ophilOnts aud threatens Crafty the fox cruel as the
Tiger they cried no co'rciop Wnlle preparing oSlfht
Us Bully like they proposed to tight us because they sad
they could whip tive to and now, when driven back
they whine out 10 INVASION and promise us OF the West
permission navigate the Mississippi, VIII be good
boys and do as they bid US,
Whenever they have the power they drive before them
into their ranks the southern people and they would asC
drive US Trust them not We're they able they would
Invade and destroy without mercy. Absolutely assured
oi these things, an amazed mat any one could htHk q
peace on any terms" r. who entcrtains the sentiment
g I'll ody 10 be Slare he who utters it at this time is
moreover tdit0r 10 his countyy lch0 deserves the scam
ana contempt o all h0R0TdLie When the power OF the
INSCRIPTIONS rebel leaders removed and the people are
free to consider and for their interests. which are
common with under this Government there will be nc
great difficulty tratprnilatIOn. Between tastes and
social life there fewer differences than betwcen those OF
the people Of the Northern aud Southern provinces OF En
gland Ireland. topping the may speedily cont
when the power of the perddious and cruh tyrant of m
rebellion having been overthrow, peace raay be lJIl
the broad foundation of national unity aud equal justice
All, under the Constitution and laws
IIeman your fellow citizen
w. ). ROSECRANS.
Major General