The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1863-05-06
MR.. EpGERroN's AppREss.


MR. EDGERToNs ADDRESS.
Col. Richardson tits with feelings of no slight
embarrassment, mingled however, with emotions
Of pleasure that address you upon this occasion.
II is essary for to speak of the that
have called na,ion to arms, or to ask why ii is
that we are here tonight. The vast Preparations
for war that are in progress throughout the land,
testify in palmer terms than it is possible for Ian
guage to depict to the fearful nature of the strug
gle in which we are now engaged, while the mighty
hosts that are now marshaled for battle, warn us
that the end is not yet and that new sacrifices, and
still greater cXertions are demanded OF u.s. before
foes shall be vanquished aud the glorious
for which we fight riumphanty yndicated.
During the two years which, first as Lieutenant
Colonel, and lastly as Colonel of the regiment we
have been under your command, we have not been
unmindful of the uniform kindness and courtesy
which has marked your official intercourse with us,
nor shall we ever forget the willingness with which
you have always listened to our complaints, nor
the promptitude with which you have ever been
ready to redress our wrongs. And but express
the sentiment of the regiment in saying that your
skill and bravery as a commander, as exhibited i'll
the battles of Cheat Mountain, Greeubrar, Nc
Dowell, Cross Keys, Freeman IS Ford and Bull Run,
has elected our highest admiration.
In view of these facts, we think the time has ar
rived when we should, in some way, acknowledge
our Indebtedness to you for the interest which you
have taken in our welfare. And | now have the
and privates of the 25th Ohio, to present you
with this Sash, Belt and Sword, as (n the Ian
guage of the inscription upon it,) a testimonial
of our estimation Of you as an officer, soldier and
gentleman"
Accept them, sir, as a proof Of the sincerity of
our professions and be assured that they carry
with them our best wishes for your future pros
perity and welfare, and our earnest prayers to Him
who holds the destiny of nations in the hollow Of
His hand, that He will preserve and protect you
III t, ptp I'D tnrA
you to your home and friends to receive that reward
which grateful country will assurcdly give to
those of its sons who, in the hour of its danger,
deserted it not and proved by their deeds that they
were worthy to inherit the priceless heritage Of
Freedom bequeathed them by their fathers.
THE CoLoNEL's REPLY.
Mr.. Elgeyton: Sir-It is with pleasure and pride
that accept from your hands this beautiful Gift
from the commissioned officers and privates of
my regiment
In every condition in life, in whatever we may
be engaged it is pleasant to know that efforts
have been appreciated; but, when placed in a
position where the personal welfare and reputa-
ton Of large number of persons, to some extent de-
pend upon the manner in which we discharge our
dutes how exceedingly gratifying it is, to us, to
know that we have filled the measure expected of
us.
But however pleasing this is, l must not forget
that the greater portion Of credit is due to the man
ner in which have always been sustained by the
regiment.
by their bravery in the field, and their patience
and forttude in enduring the hardships and priva-
tons of soldier life, they have rendered my du-
ties comparatively easy, and won for themselves a
name in the field and at home, of which they have
Just reason to be proud, and with which, it is my
highest pride to have been associated their com
manding officer
Permit me thon. to say, that this gift, beautiful
and valuable it is intrinsically, is immeasura-
bly, enhanced in my estimation by the fact, it comes
| to me from those who have been intimately as
socated with me, and have known me best, from
| the commencement of this struggle down to the
present moment, and who have proved their valor
and their devotion 10 their cOuntrys cause upon
many welltought field.
Wealth, influence, or patriotism might procure
such gift, but the esteem and confidence Of brave
men cannot be bought
| Allow me to thank you, and through you, your
| brave companions in arms for this token of their
esteem, and also for the kind sentiments Of atfec-
tonate regard which you, for yourself and them,
| have just expressed.
Correspondence of the Perrysburg Journal
Resolutions of Ohio Boys, over which
Loyal Men will Eyult, and under which
Snarling Traitors will SQuirm.
NEW WEsTFIELD, o., April 81, 1858.
EDs Journal: l send you some extracts from u
letter have received from brother in the army
soldier, with regard to Copperheads: p.
CARTHAGE, Tenn, April I, 1868.
! Dear Sister: The receipt of your letter is ac-
| knowledged. It found me well, and trust this
will find you in like manner blessed.
| have no news to write, but will give you my
opinion of the tories and Copperheads at home.
! hardly know how to commence, for they are sc
mean, so despicable, and every thing that is to be
detested by loyal people. Why do not the people
| of Ohio act upon the crisis now upon them? Why
! do they not treat them as their conduct deserves
Are the loyal of the North afraid of few trail
! tors? Why, | say, do they allow them to al
large, preaching treason at their very doors
! Would to God they would send one of the old reg
iments that have served in some of the hard Tough
battles, and let them have their way for just ont
month in Ohio, and at tae expiration of that time
! see where the croakns Copperheads would be.
Oh it makes me sick at heart to see the working;
| of Valandigham and that clique of miscreants who
| indorse his traitorous vilainy. But see, to my
delight that the people are thoroughly aroused anc
| think can safely say that soon they must cease
the PRONUNCIATION of their traitorous sentiments,
leave the cline that gave them birth, under whose
| Govenmentthey have so long enjoyed the blessings
no other country could give.
II would to me, and | think in the eyes of thu
werld, look much more honorable, if they woulc
take up arms for the cause they so earnestly adyo
cate. 1t would show to the world that they wert
honest, at least, in their opinions.
| Many talk of peace on any terms" but reaC
these resolutions which send for publication ant
then you will learn what the soldiers think of suol
a peace and they are the sentiments Of ALL-no
of myself alone, nor only tew individuals.
There is day of reckoning coming, when every
disloyal sentiment they have uttered will stinl
them to the heart. W. G. p, llth Regt Owl
THE following are the resolutions referred to il
the above letteri
CAM NEAR CARTHAGE, TENN,l
April 5, 1903.
WHEREAS, The officers and soldiers of Genera
Crooks Division, comprising the llth, 36th, S9tl
and 92d Regiments Ohio Volunteer Infantry, beinl
all the Ohio troops in his command have, in com
mon with our comrades in arms, cheerfully perile
our lives and every earthly interest to save to our
selves and to our posterity a country and govern
ment, the same which in historic times were bough
with blood, and established by that quality of wis
dom which, Though human, seems divine f"
AND WHEREAS, A number of intriguing dema
gogues at home have recently, by word and act
sought to create dissatisfaction among us, block tn
wheels of wise legislation, excite discomfort in tn
public mind, and in every way TO battle all earnes
efforts to conquer the rebels therefore,
Resolved, /. That IN the name Of our God we Wi
still defend our flag; and with an abiding faith /
the Justice of our cause, we will still 20 forth