New-York daily tribune., 1863-04-17
Testimoniui 10 n True Man.

Among all the patriotic members of the New
Jersey Legislature who so sternly resisted the
seditous action Of the Copperhead majority in
that body, no one was more conspicuous than
the Hon. James NJ Scovel. Since the adjourn
ment he has been addressing large audiences in
various parts of the State, stimulating the popular
heart 10 rally around the Union Leagues, and elo-
quently exhorting the masses to unite in uphodiDg
the Government. Thess uninterrupted labors in the
goc cause have attracted the attention of tho New
Jersey regiments in Virginia, and have drawn forth
the following spirited and well deserved recognition
Of bis services:
CAMP 6rH REGIMENT N. J. VoLs,(
near Falmouth. Va, March 70. 1859
To the Hon. JAMS NJ scovEL; The undersigned, prin-
cpsy your constituents having watched with interest tho
Of tho Last seson Of State Legature and
your untrng aud upces efforts to defeat aud expose the
schnaou, Of the sympatheu with treason In that body
in their feeble and coptemptibIs purpose to embsus the
Administration in the vigorous measures 1t has tafen. OF
necessity 10 suppress this Inos wicked and unhoy Rebellion
we take this method OF personally sndsng TO you our
thanks for your patriotic and inspiring words spoken in de-
fnse OF Right against Wrong. Sir two since whsn
first the hydrahesdsd monster Of Treason and Rebellion
raised against country and Government 10 open assault
upon II. sg Il aroused every loyal heart unquenehsbs
. patriots blood Sacrificing the ties Of family and kindred
the comforts of hos and pescs those of chosen felt It
not only daty, but impershabls honor, to DO per-
nitted TO defend the flag Of country, n we Will
to the last extremity Among the first to enroll their nsmos
for that purpose but smsmber own and we
have not forgotten your earnest and ready willingness 70
sacrifice all on the altar Of countys common good from
that moment bidding Godpeed in whs, VS. then and now
firmly besvea holy work. you have never wsvered in the
cheerful word Of encouragement or personal enort 70 ASSIST
and hen US purpose And now, on tho eVe
Of probable and terrible contest with our foes In
In the 'front.' with tho desperate chances OF battle against
ofu. returning enjoy future prosperity the reunion Of
relations and the and perpeuity OF the
Glorious Old Flag and Union consequent We believe upon
m, ,pproachng ssDs victory In crushing ous the laat
. Of Treason sad Rebellion cannot refrain from tender
ps YOU our thank, noby battling against the rs threat
snng rear
Sir wishing you many days sfpospshty, aud trusting We
Al, may meet again under the folds Of national smblem
without Que star stripe erased then and there 10 surO
ourselves ss body guard to defend It from fuure
foe, "ereman yours very respectfully,
Col Geo. @. Burling Lieut.. Col 8 r. Gisyson Major
Iheo W. Baker. Charles y. Moore, Adiutanti Ruff X
Case. Or. Masters b. Hepdry. e.q., Assist. Surgeon
Richard II Lee, Capt Co. IL George C. Wilson, Capt,
Co. ID; tohn william, Capt., Co. c. w. IL. hemsns,
Capt, Go. E.: Thomas NJ. X. Lee, Capt, Co. XII
benj ID. Coiey. Lieut. Co. X. Joseph G. Lee, Lisuh,
Gs. u JaRass u Talon. kAst Lisat CO. y.