Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-04-28
lie ter from the 2Sih Regiment.
CoLUMBUs. ky. april lit

FRIEND COVERT have read in the
Herald Of April 7th letter from the pen
of VIM Patten, which with other things,
induces me to make few remarks. II is
remarkable how a man in these times of
LIBERAL, free and educational institutions
can descend to such depths of error con-
corning things which most vitality concern
every American citizen.
The letter alluded TO is fair representa-
ton of the majority of the letters, papers,
speeches &C., ofthat Copperhead democra-
cy. / do not say that the entire party is
degenerated to the adoption Of such dis
loyal sentiments. DislOyat, for | call all
things dssloyal which tend TO weaken, in
any way, the arms of the Government.
The true and devoted lover of his country.
will strengthen her institutions, and sup
port her legally chosen representatives 1t
in this time of peril, certain extreme meas
ures are adopted TO suppress this rebellion,
which the history of the times has proven
adequate so far TO the end in view, must be
discarded, adieu to American Liberty!
If any set of men ever merited a just and
speedy punishment for the disastrous con.
sequences brought on our country by the
acts arising from their secession sympathles,
it is that class of men denomlnated Cop
perheads. They are fighting the battles
of the southern rebellion in negative
manner; that is by weakening us, they
strengthen our enemies. need only re-
fer to the leading acts of the democratic
party to show that their leaders were,
| from the commencement Of the war, and
row are pledged to vote against supplies
for our armies, maintain that the war, on
our part, is an unjust usurpation' conse-
quently diqcourageing enlistments, and
that the only way to peace, prosperity
and our nations glory, lay in compromise,
compromise with armed traitors who
swore by the eternal God, that uncondi-
tional separation and independence were
their only terms "Oh, consistency thou
ar. Jewell" truly hast thou abandoned
these men? You find in "Vallandighams
great speech, which electrified the patton
this copperhead leader urges a cessation OF
hostilities, and the withdrawal OF the ma
tional troops from the rebellious states, as
steps preparatory to peace. New these
men must either denounce this policy and
cling to the nation, or support II; and IN
sure, SO far as their power extends, the rec
ognition of the independence OF the South.
should not fail to mention in this cor
nexion, the letter of Lord Lyons, written
sometime last November to Earl Russell,
wherein he reveals the policy, ends and
aims Of the democratic leaders. who bad
conferences with him while in New YORK.
Their policy is sufficiently revealed IN this
letter to arouse from ethergy the patriotic
impulses of this American people. lie
says in language not to be mistaken that
they would rather the country would 60
to destruction then that the democratic
party should be unsuccessful. What a
maonanin1ous ambition ruined Country,
and triumphant party! But there are
sig, of a healthy reaction in theparty. ana
a good thing will Le for our country II The
party casts off the fungus of secession, and
rises triumphant over prejudices, and parry
str;fes. This is what every loyal soldier
wants 10 see. And we want to see the
last vestige of apprehension swept from
our beloved North. for it but protracts the
war, and gives encouragement to traitors.
We feel that is a blow aimed at us, our
chiyalry aud our honor. as well as our
rules. and our institution. And again.
while we are sacrificing health, life and
comfort for the maintenance of our noble
institutions, are they caring for our dear
ones at homeg They are Withholding
from them the means which make lonely
| life to,erable.
/ have, perhaps, already extended this
letter to sufficient length. But let me
say that when loyal soldiery return from
The field crowned with victory, there shall
be a day of reconing for our enemies at
home. The voice from the 25th is I'M
conditional loyalty, and an unconditional
surrender Of all traitors. This is the voice
of the army. and may it soon be of the
whole country. We expect TO conquer
our foes. Onward do, or die!
1t is due to say that the letter OF Lord
Lyons referred to above, may be found 10
the Weekly Missouri Democrat OF the tn
instant. Yours truly.
j. BRowN.
Co. H, 25th Reg't. Wis. Vols.