The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1863-04-02
The Right Sort of.Eaik.

Herewith we print a brief letter-not
intended for publication, but written to a
friend from ANpREw CALLAGuAN, a
member of Co. x, 125th Penna. Vols.
Mr.. c. is a native of Chess Springs, this
county, and is and always has been true
blue Democrat. Now hat he is,braving
the perils and privations Of the tented
field in behalf of the Government, his ut-
'terances should certainly be entitled to
soSne consideration at the hands Of his
Political brethren. Read:
CAMp srAK STAFFORD C. r., Va,
Aarch 3, 1853.
Dear Sir IL, old Andy Callaghan, Received
your note this day. which ! assureyou has
caused ne much pleasure, in finding b. it
that we have vet some true patriots in our
loved homes. The last month has been preg-
nant with treason. We knew it well, altho
we were far from you. Weare not altogether
fools here in the army. No, my friend This
is place confess, where there is much sin
committed, but it is also place where you
may find patriotism and intelligence SPLEEN
didly developed in the lovers Of Liberty from
all the civilized nations, each and ali aiming
at the one great object--the preservation of
the great American Union as handed dow n
from the heroes Of '76.. We have seen the
reasonable speeches of the copperheads in
our legislative halls, and heard with inGigna-
tion the responses from the deeper damned
traitors at home. Q, God ! cannot express
unto you in my simple language how We feel,
knowing full we'll that q bold and daring 70
menaces US in front whilst these sucaking
towards fire in cur rear. But could we be
near you, patriots, at this time, we would
relieve you OF your anxiety Ly giving the
demons their just deserts. The day of reek-
onipg. however, will soon be at hand. Keep
ar eye on them, for they will not yet be sat
isfed
Thank Cod our beloved country has once.
more passed through the fiery ordeal the
skies are frightening. Treason has been re-
suked. and tie patriot soliie-- breathes ireer.
In short time, BY the divine will Of the
Omnipotent, our army VIII advance against
the Southern traitors, and crush to atoms the
hydra headed monster, Treason. We will
yet be an united people, with the stains of
-'i'NSiy "iiu Aic"oOA lpCO iioiU
Tsen we must call some of our ira ls-AtIan-
tic neighbors to an account for the deeds done
causing us so much embarrassment in our
National affairs. There will be no need of
conscription in this event, my friend.
Since the bands of our President have been
strengthened, and confidence once more re-
stored, you can daily see the effect il has pro-
dreed in the frightened countenances of our
gallant men. We, all of US, feel ard see that
the masses at home are true to Liberty their
Country, and their God This stimulates and /
strengthens the soldier to noblcr deeds.
The roads are now in an awful condition
it would be useless to try to move artillery I
So we may rest awhile then, after this mo-
mentous calm, will be heard the laundering |
peals of Liberty, shaking the earth almost /
TO its centre, and causing The leaders of this
great conspiracy to wish they were buried
under their native mountains that they might
hus be hidden from the very gaze of our |.
Sntion,s defenders. s..str
ANDREW CALLAGHAN. I