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William Starke Rosencrans et al : A Savoury Dish for Loyal Men

Original publisher's brown-gray paper wrappers. Text printed in black ink. Small illustration printed in black ink on front cover. 5 3/4" x 9." Sixteen pages, complete. Pages are very clean and intact except for light age toning, occasional spots of darkening, and slight wear to extremities. Covers are clean but have slight age toning, a few chips on back cover, chipping in lower corners and a diagonal crease on front cover, and a large triangular piece missing in upper-right corner measuring 1 1/2" x 4 3/4" (text and illustration are not affected). A Good copy. "Printed for Gratuitous Distribution." This is a Unionist tract containing various texts and printed letters that ardently support the Union cause during the Civil War. A tongue-in-cheek "Cautionary Note" in the front explains the title of this pamphlet, a reference to how nurses conceal bitter but necessary medicine in dishes for patients, and says that this pamphlet is a metaphorical "savory dish" that will only be enjoyed by men loyal to the Union. The pamphlet contains two letters written by Union General William Starke Rosencrans, a message and proclamation by Delaware Governor William Cannon, "an argument from an old Democrat," a partial speech by Daniel S. Dickinson (a Unionist Democrat), an essay ruminating over "lessons from the past" and whether those lessons will be heeded, a series of resolutions passed by the 149th Pennsylvania Bucktails, and a statement on inside of back cover further voicing support for the Union. This pamphlet is a rallying cry for Unionists that simultaneously denounces the Confederacy and its sympathizers. Rosencrans's two letters show his opposition to the Confederacy and support for the Union Army. Cannon expresses urgency toward continued and unified efforts to stop the Confederate rebellion. He notes that the Constitution protects life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness but also allows suspension of the writ of habeas corpus should the Union be endangered. Cannon voices his clear support of the United States president and urges the people of Delaware to report any known conspiracies against the national government. In an essay by an unnamed "old Democrat," said Democrat ruminates over the current state of Confederate cause and his changed views as a former pro-slavery Democrat. He had previously taken the stance of not interfering with slavery or permitting its limited expansion. However, this Democrat says he believes the Confederacy and the institution of slavery are destined, by divine providence, to be defeated. He paints a picture of the Confederate Army being ineffectual as he refers to its various military defeats thus far. He also notes the economic prosperity of the Union while criticizing the relative destitution in the Confederacy. For example, he lists the high prices for everyday goods in Confederate states. A brief text preceding Dickinson's speech introduces him as a Democrat who is a Unionist, against the Confederate rebels, and a supporter of the Emancipation Proclamation and employment of African-American soldiers. In his speech, Dickinson lambastes the Confederacy, supports the Union cause, and denounces slavery. He says that the only safeguard of slavery was the Constitution and that the "opinion of the world," "instincts of humanity and religion," "the advance of civilization," and national interests are all against slavery. Another essay states the urgency for protecting the Union lest it fall into despotism like other nations have in the past or turmoil like in France amid its recent revolutions. This essay also derides the Southern "Copperheads." The 149th Pennsylvania Bucktails' resolutions proclaim patriotic loyalty to the Union and denounce Southern rebels and "Copperheads." The text on inside of back cover says there are only three groups of people in the war, the Confederate rebels, Confederate sympathizers in the North, and patriotic people who support the Union.. Book. Book Condition: Good. Binding: Soft cover

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