Winchester army bulletin. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1863-1863, 1863-07-12
HID QR's DEPARTMENT CUMBERLAND,
Winchester, Tenn, Aug. LIST, 1868.
GENERAL ORDER, :
No. Its.

No. ITS.
Arney of the Cumberland BY the favor of
God you have expelled the insurgents from
Middle Tennessee.
You are now called upon to aid your unfor-
tunate fellow citizens of this section of the
State in restoring law, and securing its pro-
lection, to persons and property, the right Of
every free people.
Without prompt and united efforts to pre-
vent it, this beautifulregi will be plundered
and desolated by robbers and guerrillas its
industry will be suspended or destroyed, and
a large part of the population left without
sufficient food forthe coming winter.
1t is true, many of the people have favored
the rebellion, but many were dragged unwil-
llngly into it by a current Of mad passion
they could not, or dare not resist. G
The conspirators and traitors, bankrupts in
fortunes and in reputation political swindlcrs,
who forced us from our homes to defend the
government OF our fathers, have forced the
inhabitants of Middle Tennessee into this un-
natural attempt to ruin and destroy it.
Remember, we fight for ommon rights
what WI ask for ourselves we willingly accord
to others-freedom under the Constitution and
laws Of our c~ouhtry-thc country Of Wash
ington amp of Jackson.
Assure Tenncsseeans of this. Assure them
that foresceing the waste and suffering that
must ensue from q state of anarchy, youstand
ready to aid them in re-establishing and main
tanning civil order. Tell them to assert their
former rights against an arbitrary and cruel
revolutionary party, that has ruined their
State, impoverished their families, rendered
their slave property insecure, if not altogether
valueless; dragged their sons, father and
brothers from home, and caused their blood to
be shed for an insane project, the success of
which would be the proclamation of interim
nable war, ard the death -knell Of Staterights,
as well as individual freedom. And fthey
are willingto help themselves, give them every
assistance and protection consistent with yeur
military duties.
l. Officers and soldiers of the Army eff the
Cumberland: Some grave outrages aud wrongs
have been perpetrated on loyal citizens and
helpless women, by lawless and upprinciple
men wearing our uniform, and calling them
selves soldiers. Such violation of orders dis
grace our country and cause. I appeal to you
by you honor, your love of country and the
noble cause in which your serve, to denounce
and bring to punishment all such offenders.
Let not the slightest stain tarnish your brill
liant record. +
Let no theft, pillager, or invader of the
rights of person or property go unpublished.
Remember that the truly brave and noble
are always just and merciful, and that by a
strict observance of orders, you will crown
your noble work, and establish your claims to
the respect and gratitude of our country.
IL. S~tragglers and marauders separated from
their commands without authority, who go
t~heiving and pillaging around the country, are
not entitled to the privileges of soldiers and
prisoners of war. They are to be regarded as
brigands, enemies Of mankind; and are to be
treated accordingly. 8a a 2
Ill. Deserters, conscript agents, and prison
ers of wrr, DESTROYS of abandoning the rebel
lion, and becoming peaceable citizens, win be
paroled as prisoners Of war, and permitted to
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