The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-03-04

rebel States: and their not doing 30 has
now made the freedom Of the slaves part
Of the war. It il my opinion that there is
not man in this city that could be started
be suicide. There were two black men
left with the rebels because they had taken
an active part for the rebels, and thought
something might befall them If they stay
ed behind; but there 10 not another man.
If the prayers that have gone up for the
Union army could be read out, you would
not get through them these two weeks.
Can you make q better statement than
that Of the history of this war and iss in
Seventh. State whether the sentiments
you now express are those only OF the COLI
ored people In the city; or do they extend
to the colored population through, the
knowing the sentiments Of those living in
the country? .aJiG
Answer-I think the sentiments are the
same among the col0red people of the State.
My opinion is formed by personal cu1amu-
nication in the course Of my ministry. and
also from the thousands that followed the
Union army, leaving their homes aaa un-
dergoing suffering. did not think there
would be so many; the number SURPASSED
my expectation.
Eighth-If the rebel leaders were 10 arm
the slaves what would be its effect ?
Answer-I think they would fgh; as long
as they were before the bayonet, and just
as soon as they could &c. away Trey would
desert. ~ ~ 5
Ninth-What, in your opinion, is tSs feel
ing Of the c0lored people about eol!sting
and serving as soldiers Of the United States,
and what kind of military service do they
prefer -
soldiers to Port Royal, TO be drilled and put
in the service, and / think there are thous-
ands of the young men that would enlist.
There is something about them that, per.
haps, is wrong. They have suffered 80 long
from the rebels that they want to shoulder
the musket. Others want to go into the
Quartermaster's or Commissary's service.
enlistments Of colored persons in the rebel
States by State agents under the act Of Con-
gress If yea, state what your understand
ing is.
Answer-My understanding is that coll
ored persons enlisted by State agents are
enlisted as substitutes, and give credit to
the States, anddo not swell the army, be-
cause every black man enlisted by State
agent leaves white man at home, ard also
that larger bounties are given or promised
by State agents than are given Dy the
States. The great object should ee 20 push
through this rebellion theshortest way, and
there seems to be something wanting in the
strengthen the army, but takes one away
for every cOlOred man enlisted.
Eleventh-State what, in your opinion is
the best way to enlist colored Men for SOL
diers. go
Answer-I think, sir, that all coz pulsory
operations should be put stop to. The
ministers would talk to them. and the
young men wouldcenlist. 1t is my opinion
that it would be far better for the State
n a thk cn1 ;sS~ nos~Hs
to be made for the United States, under the
direction of Gen. Sherman.
In the absence of Gen. Sherman, z he fol-
lowing question was asked: 10
Twelfth-State what is the feeling of the
colored people in regard to Gen. Sherman;
and actions AZ friendly to their rights and
interests, or Otherwise? * lisa
Answer-We looked upon Gen. Sherman
prior to his arrival ~ man in the Provi-
dence Of God.spscielly set apart TO accom-
plish this work, and We unanimously feel
indispensable gratitude TO him, looking ON
the faithful performance Of his duty. some
Of Ss called upon him immediately upon
his arrival, and It 10 probable hs you'd not
meet the Secretary with more courtesy
than he met us. His conduct and 6eport-
ment toward 10 characterised him a. q
friend and gentleman. We hare conf.
dence in Gen. sherman. and thlnk that
what concern rs could not be- 10 better
hands. This IL our opinion now from tho
short acquaintance and interest we have
had. (lr. Lynch states that, with hishm-
tied acquaintace with Gen. She-Usn. he is
to express an opinion. Ali 9TH
ars present declare their agreement with
Mr.. Frazier about Gen. Shermar,.
Some conversation upon genersf subjects
relating TO Gen. 6befman's march lien en-.
sued Of which NO note Was tAkeC,Y
! Then follow. this certificatiop OF E. d.
Assistant Adjutant Gneral:
.s WAR DEPARTNnrT.1
''4' - ApJurANr GENxRAIs OFFICE.
syAa WARRINGTON. Feb. q. 1s.,.
d II do hereby certafy that the Msx co;,r Il =
true and faithful report OF. the. c..sstions
and answers made BY the colorrA 3 ministers
and church members Of savsnnah IN my