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Williamsburg (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 186
duced a Resolution which was the beginning of a policy on his part steadily pursued to the end, prohibiting the names of victories over fellow-citizens from being inscribed on the regimental colors. It ended years after, as all the world knows—and Massachusetts too well—in covering that State with dishonor, and her Senator with undying glory;—her vote of censure was a stain which, however, she was able to wipe out before her great Senator was called to his reward. After the capture of Williamsburg, May 6th, General McClellan having, in a dispatch, asked of the War Department whether he would be authorized in following the example of other Generals, to direct the names of battles to be placed on the colors of regiments, Mr. Sumner's Resolution was:— That in the efforts now making for the restoration of the Union, and the establishment of peace throughout the country, it is inexpedient that the names of victories obtained over our fellow-citizens, should be placed on the regimental
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 186
eral McClellan having, in a dispatch, asked of the War Department whether he would be authorized in following the example of other Generals, to direct the names of battles to be placed on the colors of regiments, Mr. Sumner's Resolution was:— That in the efforts now making for the restoration of the Union, and the establishment of peace throughout the country, it is inexpedient that the names of victories obtained over our fellow-citizens, should be placed on the regimental colors of the United States. But Mr. Hale objected to its consideration, and it was postponed. A few days later, even Mr. Wilson introduced a joint resolution to authorize the President to permit regiments of the volunteer forces to inscribe on their flags the names of battles in which such regiments had been engaged. But fortunately for Mr. Wilson, as well as Mr. Hale, the whole matter was dropped. Mr. Sumner's movement, however, was fully appreciated by people whose hearts were exactly in the right place, a
Massachusetts (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 186
XXXV. As early as May 8, 1862, Mr. Sumner introduced a Resolution which was the beginning of a policy on his part steadily pursued to the end, prohibiting the names of victories over fellow-citizens from being inscribed on the regimental colors. It ended years after, as all the world knows—and Massachusetts too well—in covering that State with dishonor, and her Senator with undying glory;—her vote of censure was a stain which, however, she was able to wipe out before her great Senator was called to his reward. After the capture of Williamsburg, May 6th, General McClellan having, in a dispatch, asked of the War Department whether he would be authorized in following the example of other Generals, to direct the names of battles to be placed on the colors of regiments, Mr. Sumner's Resolution was:— That in the efforts now making for the restoration of the Union, and the establishment of peace throughout the country, it is inexpedient that the names of victories obtained over ou
Charles Sumner (search for this): chapter 186
XXXV. As early as May 8, 1862, Mr. Sumner introduced a Resolution which was the beginning of a policy on his part steadily pursued to the end, prohibiting the names of victories over fellow-citizens from being inscribed on the regimental colorszed in following the example of other Generals, to direct the names of battles to be placed on the colors of regiments, Mr. Sumner's Resolution was:— That in the efforts now making for the restoration of the Union, and the establishment of peace throsuch regiments had been engaged. But fortunately for Mr. Wilson, as well as Mr. Hale, the whole matter was dropped. Mr. Sumner's movement, however, was fully appreciated by people whose hearts were exactly in the right place, and in sound conditiin the suppression of the existing Rebellion, to place on the banners of his victorious troops, the names of their battles. The proposition was rebuked by the Resolution submitted by the Hon. Mr. Sumner, which was noble, and from the right quarter
Eugene Hale (search for this): chapter 186
making for the restoration of the Union, and the establishment of peace throughout the country, it is inexpedient that the names of victories obtained over our fellow-citizens, should be placed on the regimental colors of the United States. But Mr. Hale objected to its consideration, and it was postponed. A few days later, even Mr. Wilson introduced a joint resolution to authorize the President to permit regiments of the volunteer forces to inscribe on their flags the names of battles in which such regiments had been engaged. But fortunately for Mr. Wilson, as well as Mr. Hale, the whole matter was dropped. Mr. Sumner's movement, however, was fully appreciated by people whose hearts were exactly in the right place, and in sound condition. But it received one endorsement worth a lifetime to win, for it came from that great General and patriot who was then putting forth his last and best efforts for his country in the midst of her trouble. In his Autobiography, volume I, page 19
Henry Wilson (search for this): chapter 186
country, it is inexpedient that the names of victories obtained over our fellow-citizens, should be placed on the regimental colors of the United States. But Mr. Hale objected to its consideration, and it was postponed. A few days later, even Mr. Wilson introduced a joint resolution to authorize the President to permit regiments of the volunteer forces to inscribe on their flags the names of battles in which such regiments had been engaged. But fortunately for Mr. Wilson, as well as Mr. Hale,Mr. Wilson, as well as Mr. Hale, the whole matter was dropped. Mr. Sumner's movement, however, was fully appreciated by people whose hearts were exactly in the right place, and in sound condition. But it received one endorsement worth a lifetime to win, for it came from that great General and patriot who was then putting forth his last and best efforts for his country in the midst of her trouble. In his Autobiography, volume I, page 190, Lieut.-Gen. Scott left these imperishable words: It had been proposed, without d
McClellan (search for this): chapter 186
as the beginning of a policy on his part steadily pursued to the end, prohibiting the names of victories over fellow-citizens from being inscribed on the regimental colors. It ended years after, as all the world knows—and Massachusetts too well—in covering that State with dishonor, and her Senator with undying glory;—her vote of censure was a stain which, however, she was able to wipe out before her great Senator was called to his reward. After the capture of Williamsburg, May 6th, General McClellan having, in a dispatch, asked of the War Department whether he would be authorized in following the example of other Generals, to direct the names of battles to be placed on the colors of regiments, Mr. Sumner's Resolution was:— That in the efforts now making for the restoration of the Union, and the establishment of peace throughout the country, it is inexpedient that the names of victories obtained over our fellow-citizens, should be placed on the regimental colors of the United Stat
Walter Scott (search for this): chapter 186
ident to permit regiments of the volunteer forces to inscribe on their flags the names of battles in which such regiments had been engaged. But fortunately for Mr. Wilson, as well as Mr. Hale, the whole matter was dropped. Mr. Sumner's movement, however, was fully appreciated by people whose hearts were exactly in the right place, and in sound condition. But it received one endorsement worth a lifetime to win, for it came from that great General and patriot who was then putting forth his last and best efforts for his country in the midst of her trouble. In his Autobiography, volume I, page 190, Lieut.-Gen. Scott left these imperishable words: It had been proposed, without due reflection, by one of our gallant commanders engaged in the suppression of the existing Rebellion, to place on the banners of his victorious troops, the names of their battles. The proposition was rebuked by the Resolution submitted by the Hon. Mr. Sumner, which was noble, and from the right quarter.
May 8th, 1862 AD (search for this): chapter 186
XXXV. As early as May 8, 1862, Mr. Sumner introduced a Resolution which was the beginning of a policy on his part steadily pursued to the end, prohibiting the names of victories over fellow-citizens from being inscribed on the regimental colors. It ended years after, as all the world knows—and Massachusetts too well—in covering that State with dishonor, and her Senator with undying glory;—her vote of censure was a stain which, however, she was able to wipe out before her great Senator was called to his reward. After the capture of Williamsburg, May 6th, General McClellan having, in a dispatch, asked of the War Department whether he would be authorized in following the example of other Generals, to direct the names of battles to be placed on the colors of regiments, Mr. Sumner's Resolution was:— That in the efforts now making for the restoration of the Union, and the establishment of peace throughout the country, it is inexpedient that the names of victories obtained over ou
May 6th (search for this): chapter 186
lution which was the beginning of a policy on his part steadily pursued to the end, prohibiting the names of victories over fellow-citizens from being inscribed on the regimental colors. It ended years after, as all the world knows—and Massachusetts too well—in covering that State with dishonor, and her Senator with undying glory;—her vote of censure was a stain which, however, she was able to wipe out before her great Senator was called to his reward. After the capture of Williamsburg, May 6th, General McClellan having, in a dispatch, asked of the War Department whether he would be authorized in following the example of other Generals, to direct the names of battles to be placed on the colors of regiments, Mr. Sumner's Resolution was:— That in the efforts now making for the restoration of the Union, and the establishment of peace throughout the country, it is inexpedient that the names of victories obtained over our fellow-citizens, should be placed on the regimental colors of t