The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-03-27
S. H. LINCOLN,
Adjutant 9th Reg't Vt. Vol

Hhereas-Our country is unfortunately en-
gagged in bloody and protracted war,
calculated to awaken all its energies and
call forth all its resources; and whereas
portion of the people of Vermont are open
and avowed sympathizers with traitors,
and are doing everything in their power to
transform the rebellion into successful
revolution, therefore
Resolved. That our most cherished insti-
tutions are imperied, and our national exis-
tence threatened by the cunning and gigantic
efforts of red handed treason.
Resolved, That it is with feelings of the
deepest sorrow we behold the exhibition Of
bitter partizan spirit at home, the sole ten
dency of which must be to discourage the
heart and paralyze the arm of the govern
ment, in its honest and untiring efforts to
crush a most unholy rebellion; and that at
this time when only united effort is necessary
to give triumph to our cause and permanent
peace to our country, such an exhibition OF
partisan spirit is calculated to diminish the
dishearten our armies and encourage Our foes.
Resolved, THAT We, the Officers of the
9Th Reg. Vt. Vols. deem it duty. as well
as a privilege, to aid in strengthening Il
public sentiment at home which the eXi gen
cen of the case demand. to denounce ard re
Duke ali reasonable doctrines, AL sympaIn.
zers with traitors, who by their willy machina
lions would protfer dishonorable oyertures to
the rebels in arms, and compel US as people
to accept of peace on dishonorable terms.
esoived,-That it is the imperative duty
of every good and loyal citizen. whether a,
home or in the field, to use his utmost en-
deavors to uphold the dignity and preserve
the integrity of the country, and once more
TO reassert the national authority throughout
the length and breadth OF the land.
Resolved That we regard the men who
have announced by resolution their intention
Of refusing to furnish men or means for the
prosecution of the war. as traitors TO their
country, deserving the eHecratlon OF all patrl-
otto citizens in the present.and worthy mon
ument for shame for coming generations.
Resolved, THAT we have every confidence
! in the honesty, integrity and patriotism OF
the President of the United States, and are IN
favor of any and every measure that in his
opinion, under the constitution. may tend in
the remotest degree to the suppression OF
| this rebellion. including the celebrated proc,
amation of Jan. LIST 1868.
Resolved We are in favor of Wig
orous prosecution of the war until our flag
floats free. North. South, East and West
and for this purpose we pledge 20 each Other
as our fathers of old sour lives. our fortune
and our sacred honor" determined to sacri
flee everything rather than live to behold tn,
broken and dishonored fragments of once
glorious Union.
Oscar s. futile, Col 9th VT Vols. Elish
l.. Barney, 1t. Col. Oscar A. Hale, Maj j.
S. H. Lincoln, A1jt. J. W. Clark, Qualt e
Master. F.. p. Stone, Chaplain. C. NJ
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