Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-10-31
A VOICE FROM THE SOLDIERS.

The Copperhead press of this coast have
lately been trying to make people believe
that the soldiers in the Federal Army
down South have great reverence for
the little grave-digger of the Chickahom-
my, and, as a matter of course, that they
intend voting for him next week. In
this, however, they will find a fatal mis-
take in their calculations. The following
is sample of what they think of Cen
eral Mcclellan in the One Hundred and
Twenty fourth Regiment Illinois Infantry,
now at Yicksburg, Mississippi, as ex-
pressed in series of resolutions passed
by that gallant regiment on the oath of
September last:
Reso!red, That we regard the recent Con-
vention at Chicago, which nominated George
B. Mcclellan for the Presidency, as an as
sembly Of mercenary, plotting traitors, no
less guilty Of moral treason, than those who
are in open arms against the Government
and seeking its overthrow and destruction.
That they are less entitled to our respect than
those in arms, inasmuch as they are wanting
in the courage to go into the field like men
and vindicate there the principles they avow.
ReSotred, That we regard the platform
adopted by that Convention, as a craven
hearted and cowardly surrender Of the Gov
eminent to its wicked enemieS-and base be.
trayal of the hottest cause for which men
ever drew the sword, and an open insult to
the army in the field, and to our brave COM
rades who have fallen in defense Of the
Union.
Resoirea That being long separated from
our homes and friends to the sacrifice Of our
business prosperity, aud all we hold dear on
earth except our country, we most ardently
desire peace and should hail its return with
iueNpreSsi5e joy and gratitude; but such
peace must be just honorable and perma-
nent one, predicated upon the unconditional
restoration of the Internationally to the
Government, and submission to its authority
throughout the land, and no propositions OF
peace should be made or established which
do not clearly embrace these conditions.
ReSokred, That having borne the flag OF our
country on many weary march, and amid
| the smoke and thunder of battle, we can
never consent to see it trailed in the dust at
the feet Of an enemy who began this war
without cause, who has waged il for unholy
blood of our coGntrymen, an enemy whom
We have beaten and driven into the last
ditch" where he will be overwhelmed and
destroyed in brief period il the people are
true to themselves and their country and sus-
.ain, like men, :heir brethren in field.
ReSolrea, That the shortest and surest road
20 honorable and permanent peace is through
vigorous and straight forward prosecution
Of the war-aud to that end the Army should
be largely increased and its ranks kept filled
up and our enemi"s thus speedily over
whelmed BY superior numbers, instead Of
being allowed to prolong bloody, cruel war
year after year By equal numbers to those en-
ployed against them; that all true men who
are worthy Of a good Government should be
willing to fight for it, and those who are I'M
willing to do so should be compelled TO, as
all who share in the benefits Of the Govern
ment are also bound to share its burdens, and
| il necessary, take up arms in its defense.
ReSolre3, That we should regard change
in the administration of the Government at
this time, as a change OF front in the face Of
the enemy, always difficult of execution, and
perilous to be attempted, as likely to break
our lines, and throw us into confusion at a
time when We should present an unbrokeu
front 10 the foe.
Resoired, therefore, That entertaining
these views, we are in favor of the platform
of principles adopted at the Baltimore Union
Convention, and the reelection OF Mr.. Lin
coin to the Presidency Of the United States.