Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-07-12
we're also on parade, but they, as well as every

we're also on parade, but they, as well as every
thing, and every body else, acted entirely in.
dependent Of the other organizations. This
company, had quite a martial appearance, and
is composed Of fine, intelligent looking men.
We thought, as we gazedupon them, although
few in numbers what a mass Of moral, in
tellectual, aud physical power, was combined
and concentrated, in that small body of men.
Courage, is an essential qualification. for
every soldier; but when to this is added high
order of mental and intellectual endowment;
what may he not accomplish! knowledge
is power" may be as applicable to the soldier
as TO anything else! Who can withstand the
fearless intrepidity, the firm resolve, and iron
will of such men! Is it not this. tina, gives
to the citizen soldierv Of the United States,
their boasted superiority over all other ma
tons! About half past eleven A. NJ, the
company marched into the Court House the
Declaration of Independence was read,
and Short but entertaining speech deliver
ed to those present, but more particularly to
the Fenciblcs The orator was MI. Taylor,
the gentlemanly poet and editor of the "lu-
telligencer." He is also private belong to
the company.
The Rifle Corps--composed OF Germans
was also on parade; they a;e fine looking
body Of men; but could not help constrast.
ing their plain, dark, close fitting dress, and
sable plumes-so closely resembling the
dress of the Saxon Soldier Of Europe--with
the more gay, and national colors of the
Fencibles. The German population held their
Jubilee, in shady rural retreat, back of the
city, on the bank Of the creek. Poor fellows:
| could not repress sigh OF sympathy, that
SHOT across my mind, as I witnessed their
patriotic efforts--celebrating the greatness
and glory of their adopted country; though
many of them, for aught know, may be A.
mericans by birth, as well as by choice.
We also learned, that the different Sabbath
Schools had pic mic or merry making on
the island; but as man is mortal and does
not possess the power Of ubiquity, we were
not with them; but will take it for granted
as they were engaged in good cause, they
enjoyed themselves accordingly.
But amid all the pomp, show and glitter
the burning of powder, the cheering, the pa.
/ triotic-- soul-stirring speeches, and laudations
we could not avoid the unpleasant reflection
that we were in the midst of Human Slavery
/ But il was some palliaton to think, as vas
remarked by the poet Soldier, that, although
we have three millions OF slaves with US; we
have also, tloenty millions of freemen.
Oh! my country, bound together by the
ties of blood and common brother hood, mus,
that dark foul blot, forever stain the brigh
escutcheon of thy gloy! Must the brow o
the trle-hearted, ever burn with shame, as ht
is taunted with thy black disgrace and infamy
Must the cities of this Union forever be mart
for human flesh; and warm, beating, throb
bing hearts, ,'be knocked off, at the sound o
the auctioneer'S hammer, to the highest bid
der! Gust God! and shall we calmly rest.
The Christians scorn, the Heauen's mirh
Content to live the lingring jest,
"And by.word OF mockng earthi"
"God forbid! But let us break the ch ain, the yok
remove,
And smite to earth oppressoin's rod
With those mid arms of PEACE and LOVE,
'Made mighty through the Living Con"
Down let the shrine OF Moloch sink"
And leave no traces where it stood;
Nor longer let his Idol drink
It's daily cup OF human blood.
But rear another altar there,
10 Truth, and Love. and Mercy given;
And Freedoms gift, and Freedoms prayer,
"Shull call an answer down from Heaven"
WILL.
, Tall,