Weekly Trinity journal., 1863-03-28
General John a. Logan.

"A peace Democrat who pTetends 10 nave
known Gen. John A. Logan from earliest boy
hood; who published the Journal which author
itatively reflected bis views in regard TO political
affairs,' and "feels warranted in defining bis
position in the present crisis does that brave man
great injustice by claiming him as copper
head" Democrat. He is accused Of saying IN
public speech in Illinois,
That the dissolution Of the Union nevitablethat
all plans of compromise had been rejected and scoTned by
the Republican leaders and the South driven to depra
ton by long borne insults and uhwarfauable Interference
with her local affairs would no longer submit The blood
Shed would rest the heads Of the Republican party he
true Democrats Of the country were not responsible e
said the would be unrghteous one he could not
prevent it, could.he sanction one duty now re-
manned for him and his constituent 'shey had ever been
the friend alike of the North and Southhe difficulty was
not OF their making but when the tempest OF cNll war was
let loose ana their homes were threatened "lln '
they should buckle their afmor ana defend th'r he
sides and the graves Of Their nIredn that day he Wou
be with them Then with uPh.ed hlnoS anu ~ "Vus % " "
burning eoquence sublime as ever ie from he s oi
his historic Mngo ancestor whose kindred Olo'd ne p uo %
to boast OF coursing through his VEINS Logan renWu hs
of eternal fidelity to the undyng prihcps lenoe
racy, and avowed his uncangng hate ana utter oahhg
for the Republican traitors who were dy toying WIN Ia
We predict that those Republicans who claim Logan
Of those opposed to democratic principles viii one day
be terribly undeceived unless he should be so unfortunate
fall IN defence of his home and his family, and in sus
tanning the flag which his old raduces are too co"ardy 10
assist in uphoding"
! Now to show our readers that the above entire
ly and sbamefully misrepresents the views and
sentiments of the Illinois General and is of
those singular devices praciced by those to whose
guardianship the Davis democracy has been con.
fded we publish in full the address of Gen. Lo.
gan, issued to bis soldiers on the 18th day Of Feb
ruary last. 1t breathes the very spirit Of patri
otism
HEADQUARTERS THIRD TvIsIoN,
Memphis, Tenn, Feb. II, 1903
My Fellow Debility from recent illness has pre-
vented and still prevents me from appearing amongst you
been my custom and is my desire 1t is for this
cause my duty to communicate with you now, and
give you the assurance that your General stl MAINTAINS
uushaken confidence in your patriotism, devotion ana in
the ultimate Of our glorious cause.
am aware that influences Of the most discouragng and
reasouahe character well calculated and designed TO render
you dissatisfied have recently been brought TO pear upon
some of you by procssed friends Newspapers, containing
reasonabc articles, aruly fasying the public sentiment
your home have been circulated at your camp ntrgu
political rcksters, denagoguos and time whose
corrupt deeds are but alnt reflex oil their more corrupt
hearts seem determined 10 dIVe our people 10 anarchy
destruction. They have hoped by maguifying the
verses Of arms basey disappearing the conduct and
sandcrng character of soldiers in the field and
boldly denouucng the acts Of the constituted authorities of
the Government aud unconstitutional usurpations produce
general dcmorazon in the army and thereby reap their
political reward weaken the cause we have espoused and
aid those arch traitors Of the South to dismembr our
mighty republic and trail in the dust the emblem Of
national unity greatness and glory Let remind you,
my fellow COuntrymen that soldiers of the Federal
Union armed for the preservation Of the Federal Consttu-
ton and the maintenance of its laws and authority Upon
your thulueas aud devotion herosm and gallantry de-
Inheritance blptzed in the blood Of fathers. We
solirs Of Government that has always b sacd us With
prosperity and happiness.
1t has given to every American citizen largest freedom
and most perfect equality Of rights and privileges II has
afforded security in person aud property ard blessed US
until under its benhcent influence We were The pIoudcst
We should be united in our efforts put down rebellion
THAI now like earthquake rocks the nation from state to
State circumference and threatens 10 ingu
all in ruin, the horrors oi which 10 pen
portray We have soemHy sworn 10 bear true lhtl
in this Government preserve its Constitution, and defend
its glorious flag against all its enemies and opposes. To
bands committed the liberties, the prosperity
and bappness of future generations Shall betray such
trusty shall the brancy Of your past achievements be
dimcd and arhshed by hesitation, dscord and disaen
SION whilst armed traitors menace you i'll front, and un
traitors intrigue against you the rearf We are
in way responsible for any action OF civil AUTHORITY $
We constitute the military arm Of the Government That
the civil poverty threatened and mptad to be pArayzd
is the for resort TO the military power 10 ana tie
civil authotts (not 10 oppose or oostrucU IN the eN
else Of their authority ofc and shall We forget this
duty and stop to wrange and dispute on tins or thl poht
ca act or measure whilst the country is b!esdns At every
pore whilst a fearful wall Of anguish wrung from the
heart Of distracted people, Is Oone upon every bIecze
aud widows and orphans appealing to US to aYnge the
loss Of their loved who have fallen by our sides III
def rce cf rs old booistanod banner, anl whilst the
Temple Of Liberty Is being shaken u the very center by
the ruthless blows Of traitors, who have dts,ct WI
nag obstructed ournatona highways destroyed pace
GesOaleG or hTesides, and dipIe~ .Lsa9AS@ .. -
mourning.
Let stand firm at post Of duty and Of honor,
yielding cheerful compliance all orders from supe
riOrs until by united efforts the and stripes shall
be planted in every city aud hamlet Of the rebe0us
States We then homes and through the
baotbox peacefully redress wrongs, if any we have
Whilst rely upon you with confidence and pride blush
confess that recently Of those who our
comrades have far forgotten their honor their
aud their country, shametuy desert US, aud
skulncy make their way to their homes, where, ike cu
prs they dare not look honest man in the taca. Dis
grace and gnony f they escape the penalty Of the law
will not only follow tn h.n TO their dishOnoret graves,
but will stamp their and lineage with nfamy to the
ltest generation The and contempt Of every true
man Will follow those base who, Orgetul OF their
oaths have like cowardy panes deserted their comrades
arms in the face Of the ios and their country in the hour
greatest peril Every hearted mother father,
brother sister wife will spurn the coward who thus
not only dseraces himself but his and kindred. An
indeible stamp Of niamy should BE- branded upon his
cheek that all who look upon his vile c0untenance may
feel for him the contempt lis COwardCe merits. Could
believe such conduct found either Justification
in your hearts, that you would moment iatcr in
our glorious work Of saving the nation from threatened
greatest boon, common grave from such umy
and disgrace.
The day is not far distant when traitors and cowards
North and South will cover fore the Indignation OF
outraged people. March braycly onward Nerve your
strong to the task OF oyerhrOwing every obstacle 10
the pathway Of victory until with shouts Of triumph the
last gun is fired that prooams united people, under
the Old Gag and one Government! Patriot soldiers This
great work accomplished the reward for such service
yours will b. realized the blessings aad honOs CRATE
tul people will be yours JOnN a. LOGAN,