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Editorial
February 18, 1864
Rutland Weekly Herald
Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont
What is this article about?
The editorial advocates treating Confederate rebels as outlaws and thieves, offering bounties for their capture, and mobilizing civilians to swiftly suppress the rebellion in ninety days, bypassing the need for large armies.
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Full Text
Too much dignity is given to the great rebellion. Let rebels be treated as they deserve. Let them be outlawed, and a premium offered for their capture as for other marauders, thieves and robbers, and the suppression of the rebellion would cost less and be sooner accomplished than the hiring and training of soldiers for such service. There are a thousand gates by which the masses could rush upon the common foe, while our armies are holding their main strength at bay. Ninety days would see every town, every hamlet, and every gun snatched from rebel hands, and order reigning in all the land.
Can't something be done to secure the privilege to the people to do such a work-"to cut it short in righteousness?" We are ready to go.
Can't something be done to secure the privilege to the people to do such a work-"to cut it short in righteousness?" We are ready to go.
What sub-type of article is it?
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
Great Rebellion
Rebel Suppression
Civilian Action
Outlaw Rebels
Premium For Capture
What entities or persons were involved?
Rebels
Our Armies
The Masses
The People
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Suppressing The Rebellion Through Civilian Action And Outlawing Rebels
Stance / Tone
Strongly Pro Union, Urging Harsh Treatment Of Rebels
Key Figures
Rebels
Our Armies
The Masses
The People
Key Arguments
Treat Rebels As Outlaws And Offer Premiums For Their Capture Like Thieves And Robbers
Suppression Would Cost Less And Be Quicker Than Hiring And Training Soldiers
Masses Could Rush Upon The Foe Through A Thousand Gates While Armies Hold Main Strength
Ninety Days Would Secure Every Town, Hamlet, And Gun From Rebels, Restoring Order