Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-20
THE REACTION AGAINST NORTHERN
TREASON

head democracy in New Jersey, Illinois and
Indiana, have been indicated by resolutions
for Convention in which rebels arc TO part- !
is to be coerced into peace which will be
no settlement Of the rebellion, or into a dsso-
luton OF the Union. The slavocrats Of Ken
lucky have now shown their completely, by
the introduction Of like resolutions but we
should add that as yet, only the lower House
Of Illinois has adopted the proposition. The
scheme, however, is acknowledged by the
copper head leaders, and is urged by them.
1t is apparent now that these leader. decev-
ed the mass Of the democracy in the late
elections that they meant treason. This is |
shown by the prompt, decided, and nearly |
unanimous votes OF condemnation which are
now coming up from the democrats IN the ar
n.y. They are loyal the reaction has been
inaugurated by them they will have, we be-
lieve, the sympathies Of all honest democrats
at home; and at any rate they will hold the
balance Of political power in their respective |
States. The same spirit which gave vast
majority Of the democratic vote Of the North |
to Douglas, will now give hearty support to |
the patriotic democrats in the army, and both
viii pronounce in favor Of sustaining The Gov
eminent until The rebellion shall have been crush
ed We do not speak without authority |
and we propose to show it for the satisfaction
and encouragement Of the loyal democracy Of
Nermont-those democrats who have given a
liberal support to the administration, not
for its own sake, to be sure as a republican
administration, but because the adminstra-
ton, the government, the Union, the country,
are now identical. and must stand Or fall to-
gether. Let them continue that support, as
sured that the loyal democracy Of the army
and the North will go hand in hand with
them in repudiating sham democracy, by re-
pudiaiing the treason which sham democrats
preach.
Voice Of tie Illinois Democrat, IN the Army
At meeting Of the officers of the diffei ent
Illinois regiments stationed at Corintb, Miss.
Jan. 80, tGe following proceedings were had.
The meeting being called to order Lieut..
Colonel Phillips, Of the Ninth Illinois regi-
ment, was elected President, and Adjutant
Letton, of the sixty-ninih Illinois, Secretary.
Col. Chotlain, of the Twelfth Illinois stated
that the object Of calling the Illinois officers
together was to adopt resolutions to show
Gov. Yates and the other officers Of Illinois,
and all our friends at home that We are still in
favor Of the vigorous prosecution Of the war,
and that we will uphold our President and
Governor in all their efforts to pu. down this
rebellion
On motion a committee on resolutions was
elected consisting Of the following officers
Col Cbetlain, Twelfth Illinois, commanding
post; NJ. NJ. Bane, Fftieth Illinois com
manding Third brigade Lieut.. Col. Wilcox,
fny-second Illinois Col. Burke, sixty-sixlh
Illinois; Col. A. j. Babcock, seventh Illinois
Col. Mersey, ninth Illinois, commanding sec
ond brigade Lieut.. Col. Morrill,. sixty-fourth
Illinois.
The committee on resolutions. submitted
the following, which were unanimously ad
opted
Whereas our government is now engaged in struggle
for the pefpetuaon o. every right dear 10 Amer
citizens, and requires the united efforts Of all good
tue. and loyal men in ills behalf and,
Whereas. have bched with feelings Of sadness and
and deep regret the bitter partiEan feeling that is be-
coming dangerously yindieuye and malicious in our
State, the tendency of which is paTa, ze aud fus.
tfate the plans Of the Federal and State authorities in
their efforts to suppress this infamous rebellion
therefore,
l. Resoired Tha having pledged most cherished
earthly interests TO the service Of common country.
IN this hour OF national peril We ask friends and
neighbours at home to lay aside all petty jealousies and
party anmosiues, and, man, stand by us In up
holding the President in his measures in maintain
ing we aulhotV and dignity OF ne novernment and IN
uufuIliug again the glorious emblem Of nationality
over every city and town OF Iebedom
g. Resoired, That we have watched the traiorous
conduct Of those members Of the Legisstue Of the State
Of Illinois who incorporating their constituencies
have been proposing cessation OF the war, ayowedy
the terms Of peace but really give time to the
plotting 10 dyest Governor Yates Of the strength and
authority vested in him by State constitution and
Beloare Of The terrible retribufi0n that is falling
upon your c0qqafors at the south, and that as vour
crime tenfodbiactcr toa soi6y you ,oit6
Jod horror should you Per'si IN your daaa5ie deeds
Resoiued That, in rendering our thanks to Cover
Yates and assuring him Of cordial support in his
efforts to crush this inhuman rebellion, We are deeply
and feeingy in We have left to the protection
Of the laws he is to enforce all that is dear to menoul
wives, children, parents, our homes and should
the loathsome treason Of the madmen who are trying TO
wrest from him portion Of his just authority render
necessary, in his opinion for return and crush out
treason there will promptly obey proper order so to
do, for We dspise sneaking traitor in the rear much
more than open rebel In front.
Resoiued. That hold in detestation, and will
any man, who, in this struggle national
life offers factious opposition to either the Federal
State authorities. in their efforts for the vigorous prosecu-
ton Of the wal o the suppression OF this Goddess rebel
lion.
g. Resored That opposed to all propositions
for cessation OF hoslilities compromise, other
than those propositions which the Government has
stantly offered. " Return 10 loyalty, and obedience
The laws, on common level with other States Of the
Union, under the Constitution our fathers made it,"
These resolutions were unanimously adopt
ed by the officers, and were then read at the
head Of six regiments, and, with the exeep-
ton Of ten dssentients in the fifty second IL
linois regiment, were unanimously adopted. So
much for Illinois We shall hereafter report
from Indiana troops.