Newark post., 1913-07-02

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rebellion. He replied that our pro-
fessed object was to defend the
Union and not to abolish slavery.
SO it is. said I. The proclamation
is not directed against slavery but
the rebellion. except so far as the
former is sustained by the latter.
Slavery was not abolished in loyal
slave states. nor even in loyal por-
lions Of seeded states. If they had
not formally enlisted negroes, they
had done and were doing the same
thing in effect. for they employed
them to drive their teams, haul
their rations. and work on their
fortifcations. thus relieving their
soldiers. and in that way reinforce
ing their army with fighting men,
FIGHT vs.. ARGUMENT.
Our conversation had become
quite earnest and animated. He at
length said:
You (at the North) are always
arguing"
What would you have?" ask
! ed, Il thought you wanted to dis
cuss these questions. "
"No!" said he, with some impa-
tience.
What then" l asked.
Eight it out" said he.
Agreed, " l replied, "but re-
member we are as determined as
you are to fight to a successful is
sue, and we have the men and
guns.
] had been urging the uselessness
and inhumanity Of continuing the
contest, and charged upon them the
real authorship of war, which he
did not deny. Some admitted it,
and blamed South Carolina for it.
Others even boasted that they fired
the first gun and commenced the
war.
By the first of August most Of
the division hospitals were broken
up, and a general hospital estab,
lished. Assistant Surgeon J. W.
Mccullough and |, who had been
detailed to remain with the wound
ed, were relieved and left to rejoin
our Regiment at Bristorburg, Viir-
ginia.
Most of the Federal soldiers We're
in a measure. protected from the
rain, in shelter tents, which they
brought with them, or had picked
up by their comrades and friends
for that purpose.
But the Confederates were un-
sheltered. Men and officers were
laid on the wet ground with moth
ing under or over them. They lay
50 close that in passing from one
to another to try to do something
for them. great care was necessary
not to step on them. and their i'm
Dloring calls for relief or shelter
were distressing, for our supplies
were limited.
The railroad communication
from Baltimore was interrupted.
and our wagon trains were far in
the rear, lest they might be captur-
ed. The battle was a desperate one.
Our men fought against superior
numbers with a courage worthy Of
their cause; and the Confederates
fought as if victory then and there
would secure for them all they
sought-foreign recognition, indie .
pendence and the overthrow of the
Federal Government. But the
fourth of July witnessed them in
full retreat to the Potomac, hotly
pursued by our victorious army.
Every available man was required .
to follow up the fleeing foe. Only
a few Of the medical officers were
left with the wounded-too few but
for the volunteer doctors and civ
ilians who came promptly to our
assistance.
STORES FOR WOUNDED.
We were gratifed on Sunday .
the 9Th, to find friends .
with stores for the wounded. Com .
from the Christian Com
and volunteer aid societies
and individuals, some of whom had
harnessed their teams and driven
thirty or forty miles, We're there
with food and clothing. In a few
days hundreds of co-workers came
with ample provisions. The sur
geons were busy many days and
nights at the operating tables,
whilst others were constantly en- \
ployed dressing wounds, or minis
tering to the comfort of all who re-
luired their services. Among the
most useful were married and sim
gle ladies, who, prompted by the
goodness Of their hearts, came from
heir comfortable homes to undergo
he discOmforts and foil of q fold