Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-09-11

whereas, we have not by becoming soldiers
surrender the right of free and explicit ex-
preston of opinion, or the right to a voice in
our civil government, therefore
Resolved, That although heartily tired of
the war, we cannot consent to the withdraw al
OF our armies from The field, where the bones
of our comrads lie bleaching, nor can we con-
sent to any proposals of peace short of the
g unconditional submission Of the seeded
States"
Resolved, That it is our right and duty to
fight traitors-the Southern traitors at the
point of the bayonet, and Northern traitors
at the balIot-box.
Resolved, That the course of Vallandigham
and his constituents merits and has our entire
disapproval, and that their actions are a blot
upon the political history of our State
Resolved, That there is a shadow of admi-
ration due the rebels for their courage and
bravery in an unjust cause, while we hold none
but feeling of contempt for the 1ghite liUered
renegrGdes at home who attempt to cloak
their cowardiee and treason with party.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this
meeting and copies of the resolutions be for
warded to the editors of the Cincinnati Com
mercial, Xenia Torch Light, Xenia Sentinel,
Delaware Gazette, Troy Times, Piquia Enqui-
rer, Greenville Journal, Springfield Republic,
Springfield News for publication.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted
with loud cheering. Some one remarking that
the report was in circulation at home, " that
the Uotes of the men acre controlled by the Of
tfeers." Serg't Cross, CO., g., Immediately
introduced the following resolution:
Resolved, That we, enlisted men of the Gath
o. Y. L, cannot find language sufficiently
strong to express our contempt for those who
would give out the impression that our votes
are controlled by our officers. We are think
ing men, and claim, and have the right to use
our suffrage free and unmolested.
The resolution was unanimously adopted
with round after round of applause Capt
Edmonds, CO., @, was then called upon for a
speech The Capt said, that we had borne
the bruHt and heat of this war, that we had
stood as wall of fire" between Vallandig-
ham, his family his friends, and "war's desola-
tiOn," that Vallandgham had promised to vote
not a dollar, not man for the suppression of
this rebellion and well has be kept his promise;
he now has the shameless impudence to ask to
ne placed in possession OF the highest Office in
the gift of the people of Ohio, and that too,
with your help. Will you give the craven
hearted traitor your votes? No No! New
Err" A voice from the crowd, -" Wed rather
hang hint He asks you to give up all you
have gained in SO many well fought battle,
to let Southern cLivalry dictate to you the
terms of peace. Is there heart here so era
ven, SO cowardly, that he says aye [" No not
one." The Captain concluded by remarking
that our reiment had no newspaper popularity
that our representation was a different sort,
but that it was well for US to let our friends at
home know in what light we regard the meas
ures of the tried and convicted traitor, who
seeks to place himself at the head of power in
Ohio.
Lieut.. Patterson concluded with few per-
tinent remarks. The meeting then adjourned
with much good feeling. Cheer after cheer
was given for the Union, the Constitution and
Brough, the band playing patriotic airs.
PERRY STEWART, Pres't.
S. III. SHERLOCK, Sec'y.