East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-09-21
Watchwords for Patriots.
Notices for the Campaign, selected from
Gen. McClcllaNs writmgs.

The true issue for which we are
fighting is the preservation of the
Union and upholding the laws Of the
general government.--InStructions ID
Gen. Burnside, January z, 1862.
We are fighting solely for the integ-
rity Of the Union, to uphold the pow
er Of our national government and t.
restore to the blessings of peace and
good rder.-Instructions TO Gen. HaI-
ieck, NoremJer II, 1861.
You will please constantly bear in
mind the precise issue for which we
are fighting; that issue is the preser-
vation of the Union and the restora-
ton of the full authority of the gov
ernment over all portions Of our ter
ritory.--Iastructions TO General Buell.
NoremJer Z, 1861.
We shall readily suppress this re-
bellion and restore the authority ot
the government by religiously respect
ing the constitutional rights of ALL
Instructions TO General Buell., NoremJe,
z. 1861.
BE careful so to treat the unarmed
inhabitants as to contract, not widen,
the breach existing between us and
the rebels.-InstractiOns TO Gen. Buell.,
Norember IL, 1861.
L have always found that it is the
tendency Of subordinates to make vex-
ations arrests on mere suspicion.-In-
struct,Ons 70 General Buell., NoremJer IL,
1861.
Say as little as possible about poll
tics or the negro.--Instruetions 10 Cen
erGl burnside, January Z, 1862.
The unity of this nation, the pres
ervation Of our institutions, are so
dear to me that have willingly sac
ssis shSs oGf SfS4ft9a y aog my duty c my MY
country.-Lette' TO Secretary Cameron,
October 1861
Whatever the determination of the
government may be, I will do the best
| can with the Army of the Potomac,
and will share its fate, whatever may
be the task imposed upon me.-Letter
TO Secretary Cameron, October, 1861.
Neither confscation of property,
political executions of persons, terri
torial organization of States, nor for
chile abolition of slavery should be
contemplated for moment Letter "a
President Lincoln, July z, 1869.
Military arrests should not be tole-
rated, except in places where active
hostiiities exist; and others, not re-
quired by enactments constitutionally
made, should be neither demanded
nor received.-Letter 10 the President
July Z, 1862.
A declarations of radical views, es.
pecially upon slavery, will rapidly dis
integrate our present armies.-Letta
10 me p,,5sidenf. .IilU 2. 1862.
If it is not deemed best to intrust
me with tho command even of my
own army, simply ask to be permit
ted to share their fate on the field o.
battle. e.--Dispateh to Gln. Haileck, Au
gust so, 1862.
In the arrangement and conduct Of
campaigns, the direction should be left
to professional soldiers.--Gn. Me Clek
d2s Report.
BY pursuing the political course
have always advised, it is possible tc
bring about permanent restoration
Of the Union-a reunion by which
the rights of both sections shall be
preserved, and by which both parties
shall preserve their self-respect, while
they respect each other Mc C1t
laHS Report.
/ am devoutedly grateful to Goo
that my last campaign was crowned
with victory which saved the natior
from the greatest peril it had then un
dergone.--Gen. McChlian's Report.
At-such time as this, and in sucl
astruggle, pollrlcai poisi.----l:r -i-~.-i
be merged in true and brave patri
otism, which thinks only of the goot
of the whole country.-GeR. WcCtcl
M's Hest Point Grafton.