Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-03-11
VOL. Ono. %.
A VOICE FROM THE ARMY.

VOICE FROM THE ARMY:
At a meeting of the officers and members Of
the 57th Regiment Penn'a Volunteers, held
In their camp near Falmouth, Virginia, on the
26th day of February, the following patriotic
resolutions were unanimously adopted,
Whereas, The war, which has caused us yoi-
unfairly to relinquish the endearments of
home, and the comforts and peaceful pursuits
of civil life, and to submit TO the deprisatioHs
and hardships Incident to active military SER
vice, is one which involves interests of the
most momentous and enduring character
find iohereas, On the result OF this contest the
existence OF our Government the perpetua-
tion OF the blessings of civil and religious lib.
erty to the unborn millions of future ages, and
the solution of the question: Is the existence
OF Republican form ofGovernment possibief
all depend find lrhereGs. We have determ-
ined, willy and powerful toe in front to meet
on the field OF deadly combat, and also tho
Vaccinations of mean, cowaidly. cunning
and insidious crew in the rear to scorn and re-
sist; therefore, ~i.. s.
Resolred, That we spuru wfh contempt and
indignation the suggestion of the Northern
copperheads, that we must approach armed
traitors with propositions of compromise
which they would Scornfully rejeci--as alike
Incompatible with every attribute of true man.
hood, and with the dignity and honor Of
great anu powerful Government.
RESOLVED, That the only compromise that we
can consistently make with traitors is that
they lay down their arms and return to their
allegiance.
Resotrei, That the only hope of securing
this result is 10 be found in vigorous and de-
termined prosecution of the war, whatever
may be the required sacrifice of life and treas
ure, till the military supremacy OF the Gov
ernment is fully vindicated.
Resoired, That we still willing to toll
and light aud die, ii necessary, for the attain
ment OF this end.
Resolred, That the wide spread opinion In
the Northern States that the army of the Po-
tomac is demoralzed and will not fight ia
false and slanderous, and We doubt not the ma
hclous fabrication of those Northern traitors,
who would stab us in the dark, but are too
cowardly to array themselves under the BAN
ner OF the insurgents and to meet US id the
shock of battle. r at s ~
ResolUed, That loyal men at home should
carefully organize themselves to watch the
steathy movements of the venomous sscop-
perheads," and aid the Government in bring
ing them to condign punishment, not only for
their treacherous behavior at home, but also
tor their endeavors to make their slander of
the army true by poisoning the minds of the
soldiers through the influence of treasonsble
letters. Ii5y.-
Resotred, That, ss the President of the Uni
ted States is the constitutional representative
of our Government, his administration must
aud will be sustained by all true patriots, and
that those who are denouncing his admiuis-
tration, are laboriDg to the extent of their
power to throw hindrances in the way of
vigorous and successful prosecution of the
war, and deserve the unmitIgated scorn of pa
triots and the hemp that is due TO traitors.
Resolred, That slavery is one of the chief
pillars OF strength to the rebellion that ifs
essential antagonism to freedom renders its
existence incompatible with the restoration of
the Union and its continued maintenance, and
that the Presidents emancipation proclama.
ton is not only humane and WISE but an alb
solnte military necessity in order TO the spec
dy suppression Of the Il beliol and the rSsto-
ration Of enduring peace.
Resoired, That we heartily approve the poll
Icy OF organizing all able bodied men of Afri.
can descent into regiments, brigades aud di-
visions for active military operations for as
We have to risk our lives for the maintenance
OF cur Liberties, it is bnt just that they should
be required to incur the same hazards in or
der to secure theirs; and they have here.
tofore been used for the promotion OF rebel
lion, 1t is but right that they should be used
hereafter for its suppression.
Resotred, That while we do not fight for any
man, or set of men, but will cheerfuIly follow
the leadership of any general whom the Pres
ident, as Commander in chief OF the Army
may, in his wisdom, see fit to appoint over US,
We take pleasure in declaring our confidence
in the ability and skill of our present brave
and gallant commander, Maj. General Hooker.
Resotued, That Governor A. G. Curtin de-
serves the thanks Of all true patriots for the
skill, energy and patriotism which he has dis
played IN raising, arming and equipping the
troops OF our State, and especially Of all Penn
syivania soldiers, for the profound interest
which he has manifested in their welfare gen
orally since they have been brought into the
field land particularly in his efforts to have the
sick and wounded Of their number removed to
hospitals in our own State, and as far as prac-
ticable to their own homes, till fit for duty.
The adoption Of the resolutions was follow
ed by three cheers for the resolutions, and
three more or General Hooker, the Array aud
Navy.
These the men whom Democratic Su.
preme Court disfranchised by setting aside a
law Of the State ; and thus, by base and cow
ardIy construction, attempted to make slaves
of our brave soldiers. s7 eg eH
Ii souls only were counted instead Of bodies
We fear the census returns of most cities would
be rather beggarly.
Duelist-a moral coward, seeking 10 hide
the pusiIlanimity of his mind by affecting .
corporeal courage.
If man presents you with o full suit Of
clothes from head to foot, except crayst, he
cuts your throat.
sNow what are you leaning over the empty
cask Tor 3'' 81 am mourning over departed
spirits.'