Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-31
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Lsal,Isns Regiments, the fclIaviHs EssoiEilchzscz.
cr.ssfvs ~ the sentiments Of the command, were
r.a ad5p,ed and submitted 70 the troops
Co.. ibeir spproyal. The resolutions having been
,ssd 10 the troops Of the two Brigades, assembled
Cor the purpose they were enthusiastically and
unanimously adopted
u.ps been informed that there s spirit Of despon,
5s5c ninuating Nself amongst Of our people who
bovc not borne arms the existing war toI our ndepen
denee which producing IN Their minds an undue aux
ev for peace and groundless disposition to hnd fault
with the acts of the President andbeeyng that would
have wholesome effect on public sentiment to give Ut
erance 70 the opinions aud feelings which with great una
nmty entertained by the army on these SUBJECTS We
That'we feel undated confidence IN the patriotism,
honesty fidelity and ability Of President Davis that
Believe he has in oil been actnated by earnest
ami sincere devotion TO the public veal and We look in
vain for any other citizen Of the Republic who, IN our
opinion would have grasped the helm OF state with as
6rm hand OF guided us safely amid the difficulties
and dangers which have beset our way and we believe
that the Safety Of the Republic no less than his own
merits requires that the whole country should give him
| their generous and united support
That weee nothing in the recent reyerses to our arms
which ougbtto give serious concern as TO the hnal at
tainmen Of Independence as Tree and sovereign VA
tom lint rather an incentive TO grander efforts TO nobeI
s,rfces aud more undinching determination.
That whilst we would hAilwith delight the return o.
/ An bonoreb.e peace and would tomorrow gladly lay
oe the indictments Of 10 return to our fresides, yet
wing taken up arms in deiesce OF our rights We viii
/ never willingly lag them down until the Confederate
states acknowledged o free and independent power
| among .he nations Of the earth
TIA as We have met and punished on Wanting fo'
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4 !! p. % ~ 10 accept The GAUGE % bite "E:ch l.
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Tbsi WIS ~- have be. our tots I'D sscriice il
tia H. h re c-ut ITEM EJthirr in comparison WI
Tie objects ior which wo nave latCred and ioasht az
We art prepared to encouhesyet greater with Cheerful
hear rather than abandon the cause OF liberty and on
1 country ~. u. 500
10 Be found m the absence rpm the field OF thousands .
abeb died Young who under the pretext oi details
hive cen pcrittad to shirk their frs; and highest dUt.
| 5f bearing arms ana who, seeking shameful securit!
from danger aie PLAYING the craven part OF enjoying igeee
dot WHOM Il shall be won by those nov IN the field
T. Ttat willis; we contemn and de'lise the conduct o
all -ych we invite them TO 20 with ~ intethe coHnt
arlrsrn aud assist us in teaching our boastfa enemy
s 5fep,ated lesson OF history that nation hghtnG
| flr il Lsrtyiani loyai % Itself is unconquerdbe
| "a those who desire peace on any terms short o
national independence Slaves in spirit and need only
the chains which the oppressor IS forging TO be so
| fact