The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1863-02-26
ErOna our Soldier. in tE,e Field.
Special Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune,
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Tenn. Feb. ID, 1855:

Special Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune,
M"URFREESBORO, Tenn, Feb. IL, 1868.
Last night an earnest and enthusiastic meet
lug OF Ohio officers was held, for the purpose OF
taking some measures 10 show the sentiment
that exists in this army with regard 30 the pros~
ecdtion of the war, the adoption OF dish0notaol3
compromises and the i~rcipiers trea son which
has developed itself in the North. The most
unaainity prevailed, and a committee was APP
pointed 20 iraft an address. TO be presented 20
all the Ohio regiments, for their adoption or re-
lection. The following persons constituted the
committee: -..
Col. w. b. Walker, list Col. Z. II. Phelps,
3Sgh Col, j NJ. Connei!, 18th, aud Lieut. Col.
T. W. Lester, 18th Ohio.
Col. Connell, Ii lifelong Democrat, drew Mp
the resolutions, " hich We're heartily endorsed
by al! members of the Committee, both Demo
Gratis and Republicans. 1t has already been
presented TO half a Gozea regiments, and not a
single man has yet failed 10 endorse it.
The cheers with winch the address was te~
ceived by the Ohio regiments. this evening
would have sent a thrill OF joy TO the heart of
every loyal man in the country.
The address begins by ignoring all party pol>
tics, declaring only Tor the Government OF the
United States. 1t asks with earnest emphasis
why any but a traitor should desire the sever
ance of the Republic, or to throw obstacles in
the way OF the earnest prosecution OF this war,
whose sole object is the preservation of the Re-
public from those who, by armed force, are seek
ing to destroy it. Can any portion of the peo>
pc consent TO a dismembeImtnt OF the nation !
Assuredly NOT. Why then manifest ~factious
opposition which can only encourage the CON-
mon enemy?
This war must be prosecuted or all it is waged
for given up. All evils can be remedied at the
ballot box save the rebellion of men in arms
This can only be suppressed 6y 6ayonets; Can
compromise avail D.? The rebels dlsdalntully fling
back il our faces all propositions for compro-
mise and declare that nothing will suit them
but the ackno w%ledgement of their bastard ma"
tionaIity.
They look upon their Northern friends as al
lies in the war which they are prosecuting
against the Union, and will regard them IN no
other light. The speeches and resolutions OF
these sympathizerS in the North are quoted IL
the South only to prove to the deluded people
in that section that there is a large party III the
North who think that this Internal rebellion is
right, and are willing TO submit to dIsunIon.
People of the North, You mast either acknowl
edge this rebellion to be right, and that your
Nationality is a sham. or You mist as one man
sustain the war against traitors. We intend
to protect you, and you must not desert US
We have suffered now too much to be willing
TO agree to any thing, save the absolute uncon'
diti0naI restoration of the Union without con-
s~uitation with traitors. Arms have been invok,
ed 10 destroy the Government, arms can only
save it.
Your enemies ask for no cessation of Eostili'
ties. Shame upon you to now anticipate them
you are right, they are wrong. Shame upor
you, you are willing for your holy right 20 sab
nit to their rule. Spare your sympathies fol
miserable traitors; Justly confiaed in prison 81
} home, and give them to your friends, your re-
~latives, your brothers, who are sacrificing theil
lives, their all for yoa CD many a bloody battle
field. ta- Ha
If some miserable ~demagOgues amongst yor
must vomit forth their treason, let them keep il
at home. ne acant none Of their rifle letters, speech
es. or papers here. We know for what we err,
gagged in an Abolition war. We have sunk al
party considerations in devoted loyalty 10 or!
county,, and whatever names unholy traitors
may apply to US, we will, By Every meSus thai
Providence puts in our hands, sustain the Union
SO help us God.
The army of the West is in terrible earnest
Earnest 20 conquer and destroy armed rebels
Earnest TO meet force to force. Earnest in It's
hearty detestation of cowardly traitors at home
Earnest IL will and power to overcome all VINO
desire the nations ruin. Ohio's one hundred
thousand soldiers in the field, citizens at home.
! potent in either capacity, ask their fathers,
brothers and friends by their fresides and II
their peaceful homes to heal and heed this ap-
peal, and 10 put IN end to covert treason al
home more dangerous nov to our material ex'
~istence than the presence of armed hosts OF mis-
; guided rebels at home. .
Col NJ. B. Walker, of the 3lst Ohio, then pre-
scented a resolution embodyirg the above senti|
ments, which was unanimously adopted. ms
address and resolutions have so far been presen'
ted to about a dozen Ohio regiments aud adopt
ed wi;hou. q dissenting voice.
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a witness in court who had been cautioned tc
give q precise answer to every question. and no
talk abb ut what he might thirk the qdesti"n mean
=, was Intercepted Us follows: You drive the Rock
ingham coach 2 NO, sir, l do not" Why
man, did you not Tell my learned friend SO thi
moment Z" No. sir, / did uct''7 "NOw, cir
put IT TO YOU on your oatb-do you not drive tn
f Rockingban coach =, No, sir Il drive tn