Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1864-02-25
For the Journal
CAMP Sd N. C. (WAR) TRooPs,

y February 18th, laa4
Alta meeting of the ENLISTED MEN of the Sd North Caro-
lima Troops nantry held day Camp Orange
G. H. Va sergt Randolph, of Co. A, was called to the
Of Co. c. ut abs
alluded that letter had been received
other things, was stated. as had enlisted for he
War; it ia not necessary nor would it be proper for us to
organized and not be subject to reorganization by any
past or future Congressional legislation"
se on Rordeaax Co.. sergs songomsry Co. and
Seret 1ndau Go. D. expressive Of the
Of ths ey r.
consultation offered the following Preamble and Resou
tons. which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS We have noticed with much State, as well a.
National PRIDE the of Comrades in arms
OF the of the East and West and belonging that
class whose patriotism prompted them to enlist
LY FOR WAR, be it therefore
ResoiUed, That reafrm cur determination to fight
to the uphold Couutys honor cherish
nvioate her institutions, upon which our salvation de-
De nds to establish among the nations of the earth Gov
r nnent which, lis aus and ends il heipurest and
that s,atesmanshnp could devise; and to ExTERMNATE
and YaDkeeized Foreigners whose aim is to de-
lands poute our dear ones at heme, and
circle our necks with their vassa yoke OF bondage.
ReSoLce, That there exists, and has a0dy5 existed.
for wagng this war and though we desire an
honorable peace zee to fRVER proue 'ecrsn to the trust
imposed u.s. by dying brothers and comrades Oh
every battle hed from hechanicsylIe to Gettysburg.
| ResoLved, That when consider that fight
homes hresdes and nVolable rights this aoar the
md that in language of Patrick Henry, cry
peace unless submit to the degradation Of chains and
slavery.
field where have been ged but particularly
on the bloody field of Sharpsburg, of what stuff
Sons of Carolina made, and extOrted tIom him the
complment-won by the blood OF twenty (23)
(26 officers and three hundred and forty 34O)
ont OF five hundred and fifty (550) enlisted
to the hght-that "men necer fought better that those
ra gped wretches sick, huugy and IN all miserable
haye proven the fight that stood up before
the Ere three of their long range batteries
of two regiments OF infantry, and tho The around
was vocal with the whistle OF bullets and the
shells vet KE stood there, and delivered fire in per
feet will always strive 10 emulate the
tions of our living and ceac, that
HE d. snd eagerly welcome he " Forward '-ot 1ul
SoBIE LEE that may repay the debt Ct eternal hate
which we owe the dastardly wretches, no would
from u.s. under the cloak religion, ard stab
! DARK undsr the gsrb of friendship.
Resolped That the appreciation of God, rests upon
active endeavors live die freemen snd that while
we hov in humble submission To- His will and strike nob
for the .green graves OF our ooanrynen shall eve
| "Deo ducs uincenus."
Resoued That coniding in the patriotism OF abb
Rnlers rs we'll friends st home, feel that TIT
wants of our families will be aeviated, and that, thong
tbe vsr shoud hundred years. their support
ol,nn,Is he guaranteed US and ours.
RssoEced That copy of these resolutions be sent to on
Congress, and copy to TIE Whining
ton Journal with the request that North Carolina papers
generally copy.
n F. RANDOLPH Chairman.
Jso s. MULLINS, Secretary.