The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1863-10-09
What the Soldiers Think.
A Steel-pointed Shot at Mat. Carpen.
ter, Charley Robinson, and Adolf
tionists generally.


ter, Charley Robinson, and Adolf.
tlonlsts generally.
The Iron Brigade Wants More Fighters
and less Takers.
From the Oswego Palladium pt. lot
CAMP OF 70 BRIGADE, OF lsr DIVISION, lsr
A G., RAPPAHANNocK STATION. Y,
September 81, 1868
Mr., EDlroR: A copy of the Oswego
Times found lis way to this camp day
or two since, in which the following ex.
tract and comments attracted attention
ga DOSE FOR CoPPERHEADs"
AT welcome given in the chamber of
commerce at Milwaukee few DAYS since
to Gen. Cutler, the address was made bv
Mat. Ii. Carpenter, Que Of the most prom
inent democrats of Wisconsin, who. in The
course of his remarks hayed democratic
copperheads thus:
Tell our brave boys that we have not
deserted them; if the love of some has
grown cold, they are a minority, growing
beautifully less: and the great American
liberty loving heart beats louder and
warmer day by day for the Union and the
brave army that supports it. Tell them
that We pray for them morning and even
Ing, as the ancient church prayed for the
soldiers of the cross. Tell them when
their work is well d-ae, to return-thev
will find the throng of people to welcome
them intense and enthusiastic. Tell them
that at their peaceful coming traitors in
the north will flee more rapidly than ever
rebels in the south ran before then in the
day of battle.
In response, Gen Cutler, among other
things said:
If there are any who ever thought OF
Withdrawing their support from the gov
eminent and the army, let them 90 to the
army and see the men in the field and in
the hospitals, and witness the curl of scorn
on the lips ofthe soldiers when such a man
is named, and my word for it they will
come home cured
AS Gen. Cutler was but recently the
commander of this brigade, the soldiers
here feel authorized to speak for them
selves They have had abundant experi
ence IN " homemade" speeches, bp "home-
patriots" for mere political effect and
they have come to regard them as heart
less lnslncere, and hold them and their
authors IN contempt. Recent develop
meuts have demonstrated the depth of
heart in these home-talkers and protested
patriots. when they avow their devotion
to the Union, their support of the gov
eminent, and sympathy with the soldiers
One touch Of practical test has scattered
all their talk to the winds. and made their
embiazoned professions transparent hvnoc.
racv. The DRAFT has been the touch
stone, by which the soldiers have tiled
these "spouting" fellows. We see these
men.-when drawn in the lottery of con
scription, when the government" saws
70 them, come you are the very man
we need to hep recnperate the army, aid
our soldiers IN the field. and suppress the
rebellion. thea it is we see them turn
tail upon All the vehement advocacy Of the
draft, their avowed PATRIOTISM" support
OF government. &c. and skulk behind their
$500 lee, or substitute whom they hire
for less money, and run home to take shel
ter IN their wives, petite coats leave the
dear Union, the soldiers 10 the field. the
government, all, to shift for themselves,
for all any practical aid from them.
NOW, we soldiers ofthe army. would re-
spond 10 Mr.. Mat. II Carpenter and
through him to that class of STAY at homes
Of his kidney. You say YOU "have never
deserted as" That is apparent because
you were never with Gs You talk fair
but there Is too much of that sort Of thing
among the" home PATRIOTS" 1t is ALL
TALK with you. We Of the army would
Ike to see you give some evidence Of
your faith hv words by coming here and
helping to fight the enemy. The rebels
Sc"rn your talk and snap their fingers at
lts impoieucy. while it renders our duties,
exposures and hardships none the less
But # Won will take a musket, right
shoulder Shift and fall in " our ranks,
that will tell" for the cause YOU profess
You intimate that Your love-" has no.
grown cold, as the manner Of some is
imagine your Glove" was never veiv
warm for the cause. doubt if YOU ever
sacrificed warm meal for that YOU pro-
less to love 20 such degree. | do
not see how the .siove" Of Others. whom
you deno"nco, can, practically, be any
"co!der than yours. and those like You,
who stay a! home, talk, eat dinners, and
rep0se on Pleasant touches. You pro-
claim tha, " the great American liberty
loving heart beats louder and warmer day
by day for the Union and the brave army
That supports it, But we soldiers do not
see it in tia! light, 50 far as practically