Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1863-04-10
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FaKsoSr, April 6, 1863.
Esiiior ofthe yournal.
, TIE Io3al kha true heart is Hllell with in'iig.
milton and n dcsise ior josl resentment against
thosc who cry "pcacc," who're there is 10 peace,
and say rforbcar, when foibearAucc ccasosto be
q virtue. The true soldier paiute spurus with
contempt, the pusillanimons party who would
subyert and overturn the government which
they are fighting to uphold and sustain.
A soldier would consider that he was doing
HIMSELF lis cause, the many weary marches the
hardships endured injustice u he did not dis
claim against the traitor aud .disluyal at home
u am not going to appeal TO that faction whose
/ foundation is the errorthat would oyerthrow,to TO
turn from the errors of their ways; but | would
appeal to the great Union heart, 10 the people
loyal to their government, true TO their country;
as consider no appeal strong enough to the dis
loyal save that Of the glitering bayonet and the
leaden bullet What manner Of men arc these
northern dough-faces; these peace men; the So
called copperheadsf What object have they in
view, when they say peace must be restored at
all hazardsP What but to give aid to the rcb-
els, clog the wheels Of government, and destroy
the principles which have been inculcated in the
mind from youth, the principles of liberty and
freedoml ii 7ftt
The time has come and now is, when there is
but one issue presented-for or against, The
position the rebellion has placed US In ia, that Of
sympathy for, or that of uucompromsing hate
against. There is no halfway stopping place;
no point at which you may stand, If you would
be true, but that of staunch loyalty. The time
has come when the stern hand Of fjusticc the die
tates of conscience and the rights of individuals
demand that the traitor voice should be hushed.
Aye we viii grant them no pardon, when that
freedom is used for our destruction; though 1t
does seem that government is very lenient, we
will grant them no privileges when they use
them to subvert and destroy; we willallow them
no rights save those bequcathed 10 them by the
strict lettering Of the law and constitution foI
traitors Those who are at home cannot with
consistency 10 their friends in the army, to the
voice of the soldiery, in their Willingness to put
down this rebellion, tolerate for a moment a
brood oftraitors in their midst. Perhaps some
who arc inclined to avoid scenes say: leave this
faction alone, they will but work out their own
destruction, rs moral power is necessary 10 ac-
complish any great success, and That they do not
possess. But, my friends, you who are a little
weak in the faith, and you who are body and
soul for the Union, that the soldier, the army,
your protectors viii not rest content unless Ell
ther the government viii press its iron heel on
their necks or the loyal at home say, re ,cRg sup
port yOu While you are fighting for our homes
and firesides; while you are striving on many a
bloody battlefield for the protection Of our lib.
erty, and the destruction of the rebel hordes, we
viii encourage and cheer you by our unfaltering
devotion to our country, by suppressing rebell.
ion in your rear. We will discountenance trail
tors at home. Wewill see that your mothers,
wives, sisters lovedOnes and friends frOwn up
on them, spurn them from their society, as the
sOathesome looking reptiles they are, and If we
find that they are holding meetings in our midst,
and prOclaiung treason in our streets, concOct-
ing plans to render your labors and efforts abor-
tive; ours will be the hand appraised TO strike
the sure and effective blow to their disloyalty
Yes, We remember well the day you left us with
q nations blessing. Yes our hearts cling closer
to the dear, old Union, when we recollect the
true, the noble he brave slain, whose death has
bound tighter the tics which animate every true
Americans breast, and we swear To you by all
that is holy, sacred and good, that the blood Of
4 the noble dead, shall not he unayenged. We
would say to you you our protectors abroad
that the spirit which animated your bosoms,
which caused you TO forsake home and all that
the heart holds dear, still animates ours. You
have shown that youare true TO the interests Of
your country, and we will show you that we
have not deterionted from the trust you repose
| in us. iiic od iarf iiisifgfi'a ~ 1afe17a
The man among all others TO be despised, is
the one who would insinuate 10 the minds Of
others, that peace cannot be gained by fighting;
but that we should listen 10 any demands how :
ever unjust; make any compromise which might
restore 1t. Can these men propose to the rebels
any way whereby they will make peace without
compromising. the dignity Of the government
For their edification would say that the south
cvince a stronger determination to-day to make
no peace unless we compel them by the force OF
arms. And pray, can these men who are enjoy
ing our protection; who are gaining liveli-
hood under our government, who are reaping
the benefits of a federation which they don't de-
serve with consistency strike blow at the heart
of this nation? Villains, perjurers, unthankful
and ungrateful wretehes, deluded and fanatic
beings, you will reap the rewards of your folly,
as sure as there is an army that will haYe ac-
complished its mission and return to their homes
Future generations will hold up your names and
character in association with all that is ignoble
and base in man. The government will stand;
the stTas and stripes Will wave, pursue what
course you may. Measures viii be enforced;
the couscription will take some, and you will
have to be resigned to your fate.r 81 fr
| Women of the north, you have a mission that
is noble and holy. Though you cannot show
your devotion on the battlefield, you can exert
an influence at home which will speak volumes
OF comfort TO the toil-worn soldier in your
heaven-like devotion to your country. Emu
late the example of the women Of Sparta. Strive
for the interests Of your country as the women of
the revolution. BE as viglant, as energetic for
your government as your erring sisters of the
south are for theirs Prove your unfaltering de-
vOtiOn TO your country by strengthening the
hands of the soldier, in discounienancing traitors
from your society. And let it be said by future
generations that you were the help-mates to
Your generous prOtectorsn the welfare ofliberty.
! Let your names be enshrined in the memory Of
the good and Just. UNKNOWN.
The tenderness Of our nation and government
towards the rebels, in the prosecution of the war
in days past is ike the tenderness Of the old la
dy, who when The dog was to be killed, enjoin-
ed them to do it easy; accordingly the boys COM
menced the work by cutting off small bits Of
the dogs tail at intervals of few minutes. -
Fremont, Butler, aud Jim Lane were for killing
the dog too quick. Let such cruel fellows stand
aside. ~ ~. t.-apHssl