The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1863-04-02
FROM THE ARMY.
Correspondence Of the Upton Advertiser.

the depth Of tribulation and national
attilct "r. y rebellion the mos gigantic
IN Its proportions, most wicked and uu
justitisble in its origin, most fierce iu its
prosecution, and ruinous and destructiu
In its ravaces, convulses the country as G
mighty earthquake. It RACES in tai
widest and most fendsh fury 1t has
brought, and is still bringing desola,ion
and "'' " to once happy, prosperous
and united people. All feel its sad and
dcplorable effects. All deprccate its ex,
is-enc- auu uesrro It's removal. All
want to see the war ended. No one
desires ito continuancc This sentiment
is not stronger at the North than at the
, South. II is a mistaken idea that II !
Southern people love war in itself, aoe
even if they did cherish war like spirct
it is not reasonable, that they would wish
the Continuance Of a war which can only
bring them destruction, desolatiun and
perhaps annihilaticn. Their territory Is
invaded and occupied by hostile troops.
I ! sea r"'r, are blockadcd, and co,.-
scquently their foreign commerce ruined.
They are hard pressed q: every poins. -
n mighty army is now opposing ,hc:A
Ina: army has won Dliliaut victories.
and is still capetle Of performing greater
and more glorious achievements Tie
rebels h"nr and fear that grand Union
army. BESIDES, the rcha,s' darling an j
long cherished hope Of foreign recoeui-
tion aud assistance, has I, last nearly dc.
serted them. President Davis has him.
self acknowledged, fhat they can expect
nothing from foreign Intervention All
depends on themselves and the fortunes
of war. The sword is still to be the
only arbiter between the beligerents.-
) The rebels have made, and are still max
ing most formidable warliks preparations,
! They everywhere, manifest detes,es and
ton, will and fiery energy, yertytds |
and hoier cause than that ID wh1GEzeA.
are now engaged. Tney ave st .k613x
and are now making one more despck Z
ctf"r. to reach the goal Of their vile. &
treacherous ambition.
But the Federal government add
friends Of liberty have never been, and
are not in this trying hour, idle. They
are awakt, and prepared for almost any
emergency. Clear intellectual heads,
brave aearts, and steady nerves. are op.
posed to the insane fury and wild fanat-
icism Of the voterics Of the "peculiar
institution.' The friends Of the Union
are most jealous in the defense of their
country, its liberties, human freedom
and the Institutions established ty the
blood OF their Revolutionary ancestors
They waver not, they fal,er not in the
course they arc pursuing. They realize
the greatness Of the cause for which they
are conteuding and suffering; they fully
comprehend the preciousness Of those
principles which are now in jeopardy,
and appreciate the blessings which tale
from them; for they have enjoyed thtw
blessings, aud still intend to enjoy tlyis,
or perish in their defcpsc. And fy
feel that they mus: su c. ed. 1
On both sides. there is terrible cara-
/ estness on cue side produced by an in
ordinate ambition and love of political
power, on the other, by : love Of coun
try, liberty and our common humanity
All the most destructive implements of
civilized warfare are employed with terri
bic effect. ue
The Government is cxerting its utm'w-
power to suppress this vile and ruintra'
rebellion. 1t expects, and should rcc,h
the hearty co operation and support TINT
every good citizen. 1t is their GOV ~
mcat and they are in duty bound toCfx-
tend to it in the present emergency, their
most cordial support in whatever for it
may be required. Those who have en-.
tered the ranks Of the Union army, have,
SO far, done their duty, but that doe, not
absolve those, who, from physical ipahl.
ity or any other cause, have been COM
PEELED to remain at home. They have
also very important duties to perform.
They can do much to strengthen and
assist the country which is struggling
for existence They must not only rem.
der the Government, pecuniary aid, Ohis
they are compelled by law, to do,) but
also moral support, which is equally
essential, and without which DO govern,