AZ Research The Gallant Sixty-second [4 April 1864]
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Lieut.
Col. Dwight, of the 122d
Regiment, who is now at home, made a speech before the dis-Loyal League last
Friday evening, upon which occasion he so far forgot his duty as a soldier and
a man, as to malign and villify the 62d N. Y. Volunteers—a very worthy, tried
and true regiment, and one that has seen much service in the field, and always
acquitted themselves with gallantry and distinction. He said, in substance,
that the Sixty-second was raised principally in the "Bloody Sixth"
Ward of New York, that they (the men) never knew but one political party, and
but one nomination for any election, and their system of election was "a
Democratic ballot or down goes your house," and that when they left their
homes, they were so thoroughly wedded to the Democratic party they believed
that Andrew Jackson was still living to be voted for for President! Astute
"Col." Dwight! smart "Col." Dwight! "loyal"
"Col." Dwight! eloquent "Col." Dwight! genteel
"Col." Dwight, had better go to the field, where he belongs, than to
be lounging around home villifying an old and faithful regiment. The gallant
Sixty-second was made up principally of Irishmen; perhaps this is the reason
for the "Colonel's" animadversions. Syracuse Daily Courier
and Union (NY),
Monday, April 4, 1864. ZOUAVE! Number 12 –
April 2008. p.2 |
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