Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-01-14
JUDGE BALDwIN,s Apnprss

ec ehuearmentS OF domestic ties, to devote your
whole energies TO her service, and peril your lives
In her. cause. You have witnessed the deem feel
ing accustomed by this movement in the community
from winch you come. You have observed the
generous sympathy in your behalf which peryadei
the county OF Augusta, during your brief prepare
uofs Tor an enterprise OF such thrilling interest
You could not mistake the manifestations of kind
regard, which attended your departure You can
not forget the affecting evidences of anxiety for
your welfare, exhibited by the associates and fel.
low citizens from whom you have separated
| speak OF no casual and transient eXcitcment-no
suaaeh and moineniary burst of emotion The best
".Shes, the anxious care of Augusta, follow Won
sun. once you left us, the public sentiment has
oeeh concentrated by the constituted authorities
VINO nave resolved that you shall bear with YOU
marx o her attachment, best suited to the OCCASION
and most grateful to the hearts Of citizen soldiers
Behold, then, the gift of Augusta to her sons -
who 60 forth to sustain her ancient honor and ra
nown-to meet the enemies of our country and do
battle IN her cause! 1t is intended as memorial
OF afectionate regard-of intense solicitude--of
ABIDING trust. Ii is intended an emblem Of what
she expects, and of what you have resolved Ills
i'ehded TO stimulate you In times of difficulty and
cheer you in moments of gloom. II is intended as
pond OF lnseparable union between your hearts
ana your home. 1t is intended to remind YOU at
every step OF your advance,of your duty to YOUR
serves, your country, and your friends.
have no commission to urge YOU to COURAGE in
the feld-to deeds of daring in the assault--to uns
yielding flrmness in defence. No Soldiers of Au-
gusta, no! We leave such topics to your own
thoughts-we hold them needless and unprofitable
In speech, to the descendants of the sturdy and
uantiess settlers oil our land, the pioneers of the
wilderness, the conquerors of the mercess savage
ioe-to the grandsons of the men who fought at
Gultord, at Kings Mountain, at the Cowpens, at
fork-to the sons of the men who drew back from
no duty In our last conflict with a mighty foe-to
The men who We're lately represented at Palo Alto,
da In Pol ftDh ~,-- - .
bloody Monterey. We address no excitement of
words to the spirit which swells in the bosoms, and
burns In the VEINS of bold and hardy mountain
GERS
Let me turn from what we know to what we
hope and believe-that this banner will never be
degraded by those over whom it is to wave, by any
STAIN OF cruelty, of disorder, of rapine of devasta
tio9-Lhal will return it to its donor however
stained with blood, however torn in battle, unsulied
by any crime-to be received with oyful accJama
tons, and placed amongst the archives of cur coun
", as a proud monument of your worth, as pre-
c0us legacy to future generations And here Won
VIII not deem 1t assumptions in early friend Of
your Fathers, one who has known them long and
Well, who has been honored by their confidence
who retains grateful recollection of their kindness
and encouragement, that he should suggest to YOU
few hints Tor your guidance, amidst the difficulties
and dangers of the new career upon which YOU arc
about to enter
Learn, then, what you cannot know without ex.
subordnatlon cheerful obedience to the COM
mands OF his superiors faithful observance of the
martial law. Without this subsection there can be
no safety, no honor, no glory. Let not your pride
be hurt by this inevitable necessty-deem it no
egradation-consder ii hardship it is the
common lot of all who leave the mild and gentle
pursuits of civic life for the and rigid profession
OF arms. military authority is essentially despo-
tic, whatever may be the form OF government from
which 1t springs. It's iron sway is as indispensable
for the citizens of Republic for the subjects of
Prince Nay more the armies of the freest ma
tons that existed have been most distinguish
ed for rigid discipline and it is the very subjec-
ton OF proud and independent spirit to the uncom-
promising authority of military command, which
has covered them with glory and inmortazed their
fame.
But bear in mind that though your duties as SOL
ders are stern, and arduous, and rigid they are not
to dvest you Of the virtues which adom the civic
life Far from it. On the contrary, they often
call forth the noblest feelings of the heart and give
scope to the highest qualities of the sou-But, |
can only glance at this fruitful theme A single
example must suffice. The enemy is TO be sub
dued, not to be torn to pieces, trampled in the
dust. So resistance ceases, forbearance and
mercy should resume their sway. AT that moment
the ferceGess of the christian soldier is disarned
he binds up the wounds of his PROSTATE foe extends
TO him helping hand, relieves his distress contri-
bues to his wants, consoles him in his grief and
shame.
10 the noncombatant of the hostile nation all
unnecessary violence is a crime and if it goes I'M
punished amidst the din OF arms an appeal still hes
to high and mighty Judge And what shall
say, IT that violence be offered to the weaker sex2
Oh, deep disgrace Oh, burning shamet Oh
damnlng thought! Is there man amongst you,
VINO deserves the name, that could be tempted to
such a deed None, not one II he could, one
cry LOT mercy, one shrek of despair, would send
BACK his thoughts to his native land, and summon
his memory to the mother who bore and nursed him
TO the sister who loved and cheered him.
| But the topics of admonion and counsel spring
up around me as progress, and warn me not to adj
vance too far. I must compress what may vet
venture to say into few brief words.
Look again upon your flag Does it stir, as it
waves, your Utmost hearts--does it fan the fire os
your veius-does 1t swell your souls with THOUGHTS
of gallant deeds IL tell you it is nothino-vyorsc
than nothing-4if it only moves your passions. and
subjects your reason TO their SWAY KNOW that
the first victory you have to gain is over Yourselves
that you must acquire selfcontro-that you must
temper enthusiasm with discretior-that you must
seek tne guidance OF a calm and sober judgment.
Learn That you have much to learn. Bear in mind
'ilat You have to gain the art Of warthe discipline
/ Oh inc soldIer-the dexteTous use OF arms-the
wakeiu vigilance of the veteran, his care of his sup
pies, his capacity to bear fatigues, his sagacious
forecast Of his wants. And remember never IN
forget, that the same industry and prudence sobrie
ty and frupality patience and skill, that crown with
success the pursuits OF civil life, are quite as essen
tial-nay, still more essential--to encounter and
overcome the far greater difficulties OF career in