Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-17
For the Vindicator.
Attention. Comnany
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! Fishersrille sendeth greeting to her eide,
Sister, WuynesJoro'.
It is doubtless known to the good people
of our district that the Legislature at its re-
cent session, passed law reinstating, with
some notifications, the old militia system
which was inaugurated by the Fathers of the
Common wealth, around which cluster many
fond reco]lections Of days gone by, when
the patriotic and gallant militia and volun-
teers stepped proudly in cadence with the
soul stirring music Of the fife and drum
The militia muster has been made honorable
AID haRowed by the brave and patriotic sol
diers of the Revolution, the war of 1912,
as well as by the example of our fathers in
later times Who is it that would not be
delighted to see again the well uniformed
company in line, marching with regular step,
performing its eyolutions with precision p
Who would not like to see the regiment with
its massive columns sweeping over the field,
as in days Of yore, commanded by brisk and
spirited officers, qualifying themselves to
defend and protect their rights, their fami-
lies, their country? No one but those lazy
drones who have not spirit or energy enough
to maintain the Liberties and country BE-
qucathed to them. The defence Of the coun-
try against foreign aggression and internal
insurrection rests upon the citizen soldiery.
How shall they act promptly and effectually
unless organized and trained Had We
been Suddenly assailed, within or without,
since the Reorganization Of the militia and
volunteers, we might have fallen an easy
prey to the assailants.
In the recent refusal of Congress 20 en-
large the regular army, they have deter
mined to adhere to the old and settled poll
ley CT resting the defence Of the country
upon the citizen soldiery, and very properly.
No people have long remained powerful who,
becoming efeminate, have shrunk from the
duties Of soldier and sought shelter be-
hind a standing army.
The object Of this communication is, to
call attention to the Importance Of having a
handsome and spirited volunteer company
Immediately organized in this district, to do
the honors and grace cur public celobra-
tions, our rogimental musters, and to be
prepared with arms, as minute men, ready
to march at the first alarm Of danger. We
want something to bring our people togeth-
er in pleasant and social intercourse, to de-
yelope the military spirit and talents Of our
young men. We want something to en-
,ploy the minds and time Of our young E,en,
to keep them from the haunts Of vice we
want something to drive away that dal.ness
and stupidity which spcll-b:ads tie commu-
nifty; We want something in which we can
ell zealously engage, which can have no
party spirit in it, and which will unite and
harmonic orr people end promote socisbil-
ity. The minds Of the yonng must be en-
ployed and not be allowed 70 silk into sloth
Let them cultivate martial spirit. The gal
liant soldier is honorable
Who viii 60 in for volunteer company
Let it be Infantry, Rife, Cavalry, or Artil-
lery. What say yoa. gentlemen !? viii
Waynesboro' and vicinity speak Fishers
vile ard her surroundings are ready to meet
her elder sister. Put the ball ia motion and
the work is done. FlSHERSVILLE.