Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1863-04-03
Letter from Bellevue.
Correspondence of the Journal.

lOorrcspODuence OF tIe Journal. s.t.-ff. b.
BELLEvUF, March 81, 1863.
TO The Editor ofthe Fremont Journal:
Our town was considerably excited last Sat
urday evening, by the appearance of boy upon
the street about dusk ringing bell announcing
that "Rev. g. w. Collier, Chaplain Of the 34th
Reg't o.V.I. would deliver an Address at the
Congregational Church." All were quite satis-
fed. Soon Cowles' Philharmonic Band made
their appearance on the street, in front Of their
quarters (in Sumner Block,) with torch and
horn in hand and played several patriotic airs;
they then proceeded to the Church, of course we
followed with all other spirited and patriotic
men and women. The Church was well filed
The Chaplain gave very interesting and pat
riotic address, with many thrilling incidents con :
nected with the 34th, (nearly one company was
raised here,) Of course, we were all Interested
By-the-bye, the Chaplain is one of those live
men who win produce some sensation, whether
in the Church or in the field. All who have
heard him are anxious to hear him again. AZ
ter the address the following preamble and res.
|olutions were unanimously adopted: M
Whereas, many of our sons and citizens have
most nobly responded to the call of the Presi
dent to aid in the suppression, of this most infa-
nous rebellion, and are now in the field known
as the valiant 34th; and, Whereas, we have
read with pleasure the resolutions Of undy ing
loyalty to the government, resolutions printed
in the Journal last week--Ed and detcrmina.
ton to fight on $50 long there is "A shot in the
locker, a man on deck, or a rebel in the land,'"
adopted by the boys Of the regiment and by
company D. Therefore, si9 r9 ~
Rososvcd, That we viii continue as we have
from the time they left for the field, in defense
Of our common country and flag, to sustain
Them 40 The noble cause OF freedom, by our SYM
pathy and aid, and while they are 50 nsbly offer
ing their lives in subduing the rebels Of the
south, we solemnly pledge ourselves, our for
tunes and our lives, 70 sustain them in the field
and take care of all rehal sympathizers at home
Resotued That We have the utmost Confidence
in the ability Of the government and the bravery
Of our soldiers to suppress the rebellion, and
that We viii accord 10 them q hearty support In
All measures adopted for that purpose.
hceckUcd That wo bold In equal detestation the
armed rebels Of the south, and their sympathis-
ers in the north, whoare trying by both fair and
foul means 10 tramUel the hands Of government
and sacrifice our brave soldiers IN the field.
Rssotrcd. That we tender our many thanks fo
our brave boys of the Bath, for the hnrdships
they have endured. dangers they have braved
and tho blood they have spilled in defense Of our
glorious nag; and that we hope and believe the
time is not far distant whom we shall have the
pleasure Of welcoming them home, as brave SOL
diera and true patriots.
The chaplain suggested that the resolutions be
signed by all, and that those who refused, that
their names be placed on the back, and he would
carry them 10 the boys. Between 900 and 300
names are attached to the resolutions TO go to