The Constitutional. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1860-1861, 1860-10-13
NO.
LADIES' DEPARTMENT.
4 Lady's Voice for the Union.

We have been permitted, says the New Orlet
Picayune, to make the following extracts from
private letter, written by young Lady, residi
in neighboring parish, to a gentleman OF I
city. The sentiments It expresses, we are prd
in believing, are such as animate the uniyeH
heart of our fair countrywomen.
COTTAGE, La, Sept. %, 1850
Dear SRI have been negligent in not bavi
sooner written to thank you for your very II
remembrance of me- and to say that the oadgd
The Union and the constitution" was 4
before sent into household where more heal
beat warmly for the success OF its cause, orml
tongues would be thankfully gifted to speak
its praise.
Oh that mine were the voice Of siren, to L
10 destruction all, who for the sake Of gain, pail
feelings Of spite, or, more unchristian still.
punish the many for the crimes of the few. wof
gladly see the last of this. glorious Union, To-
exultingly on the deathpangs Of this, our M
loved and honored parent, and turn scornfu
from the sad reproach of his dying eyes
mere thought of disunion is dishonor to the INC
ory Of those who framed the constitution, a
who assured of the purity Of their intentions, I
| !icycd thJir work sanctioned by the God Of ID
tice and of Ruth
| Surely this treasure should be held sacred, a
placed above the reach Of profane hands to nj
construe and dciile, and its precepts should eau
the hearts Of all conscientious men to glow wi
| zeal for its causc--lovc for their fellow-men Al
devotion TO their country. If were wife
should be wiling-Iay, | would require o
| hing to be loved before myself my countr.
and my advice to the unmarried, if asked, woti
| be to place no faith in one who believes the 81
cmn obligations of the laws, binding only 80 LOT
as perfectly convenient, or whose ideas Of geo
raphy were 80 limited as TO call himself an Anne
can, vet claim brotherhood with but half of \
countrymen, though all are prosperous under Z
anne laws aud government. Why believe III
he would respect vow, upon the observance
which the Happiness Of one human being 4
pcnds, when he would wantonly destroy the q
enn league upon which rests the welfare
fuillons1
! No, believe me if should lave to " obey"
would BE- one with head enough TO take no ls
view Of things or duty, and heart enough TO ~
and labor for the well-being Of all between Lad
superior and the Rio Grsnde
The wisest aud best men have known durii
my life, looked upon dissolution OF the Unil
as a thing appalling to be thought OF, and 4
splits Of those loved and lost, could they reiui
| to Us, know would breathe maxims Of pea
and love 70 all men, and life Of devotion to 0.
country.
No doubt you look upon this as a.rhapso'
quite out Of place in quiz, letter between friend
Tut, on the partsrc~NA.>nr~-ro Ark If +,
have no concern in the prosperity Of our eountrJ
DO we not respect OF condemn a man as we .
lcye his principles to b. good Or cyil2 And lai
ly, for the sake Of hay own sex, ] would wi
that the respect that is duo and the obedience I
owe mankind shout be paid bat to those who.
principles and patriotism fully deserve the u
long devotion Of worthy woman.
Without meaning to disparage "tbc stern
SEX" may ask il you appreciate the truth
Mrs. Poyscr's remark Gin Adm Bede'), "Th
women were made for fools 10 match the meu'
l need not again assure you that N the couai
now pending, tho Union aud constitution eau
claims my ardent hopes co. is success, snd thong
November should witness is dcfst, yet voici
enough viii have spoken throughout the Ian
To give the world assurance that many patrid
yet live to honor the land Of their birth and 4
precepts Of their forafathcr,.
add some verses from a fvoritc author, whit
seem appropriate to this occasions;
with the good Of or couutry before us,
Why play thu mere parisau's camel
Lo the broad dag Of cur county IS DER rs,
And behold On both sides MS the same.
Not for this, not for chat not Cor any,
Not for these, rot for hesc but for all
To tie last drop Of blood, the lsst penny.
Together lots stand, Or lct's fall
Tear down the vile cmbcms OF faction
| BE the national banner unfuu'd;
But if We must have a faction
b. il, Our country against the who
world"