The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-10-29

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The awful national crisis through which
we ape laasiBg Importantly calls for the
burial ol al party names and the sunder-
ing 81 all party ties We have as much
10 do for our country, now, as We can well
do n,iiedly and We ought to be ashamed
81 parfy conventions, aud the disposition
siill cherished by many, to boast ot Dem
ocratic gains OF Republican victories. II
/ i enough for tie present, 10 be known as
T .Imcriean eitiscas. devoted, heart and
hand. TO the defence and triumph Of liner
I lean principles We cannot succeed IN
this great struggle, without sinking deep
all personal and party considerations, be-
meath an overwhelming food Of feeling for
the promotion Of the general welfare
t Whatever tends 10 division among US,
tends to the ruin Of our cause. Above all
things earthly, let Us in our heart OF hearts
swear allegiance TO our National Govern
meut. the best, by far, that man has ever
/ framed; and thcn let the deeds OF our
/ lives prore the sincerity OF our vows.
.. This leads me to say that another
thing required Of US, is, an aarescraed de-
rotioa Of ourselves to the work Of +" crash
ing out dis Rebellion, not TO the work
of iniuring or subiugating the Sonth but
that of effectively susiainipg the Govern
mcnt, against the spirit OF ianaticism that
has attempted its overthrow.
Every able bodied man should hold
/ himself in readiness TO march at a mo-
munts warning to the field Of conflict,
I there to lay down his life, it need be, ON
/ the altar Of his country; and all who can
not 20, should tearfully and tenderly utter
in the hearing Of those who 90, only words
of encouragement and cheering. What
is the loss Of million Of husbands, broth
ers and sons, when compared with the
death-the murder Of this Model Repub-
lie. by the reckless hands OF rebels who
live upon the unrequited toll Of slaves
The mothers Of part of ancient Greece,
were wont TO say TO their sons when called
to fight for their country" Go; and re-
turn wiM your shields, or on them, !. G.,
victorious or dead; and can it be that
American mothers have less Of patriotic
feeling than they? Let Us be ashamed Of
the thought that dfy are unwilling TO part
4 with near and dear ones, for the defence
Of a cause so worthy and tar-reachlng III
tile influence OF its results. Mothers,
wives, sisters, you can do TAR behcr with
out sons. husbands ar hrofhor@ than the
world can without The encouraging, hope
inspiring example of one Republican Gov
ernment that can stand firmly against the
attacks of all It's foes, whether within or
without, and bless its subjects with the
general enjoyment Of peace and plenty
If called TO mourn tie loss OF those who
have freely sacrificed themselves for then
country, you may still rejoice that you
hare country which can protect and pro-
vide for you. while you seek for and has
ten to another and better, even one that
is heavenly.
| 3. Another thing required Of us, is, he
conservation Of our property TO the work
Of salvation from Bank1uptcy as 10 notion.
al tte, strength and hoaor-a bankruptcy
threatened, and especially 70 be dreaded
| When the Government is destroyed anc
the reign Of anarchy fully introduced
when the spirit Of secession prevails, anc
perjury, trea. ON and lawlessness run ram
pant through the land, what will property
be worth? Who would not gladly for
sake all his possessions, in such state OF
affairs, and fee TO the protection OF some
limited or even absolute monarchy =
Libe,fy regulated By lar, is leading prin'
ciple Of our Government and if II shall
be necessary for the establishment OF TIM
principle upon a permanent basis, to hehi
ticeaty yearS--to sacrifice million OF liseS
and billions of money, let there be ne
shrinking from the fiery ordeal but rath'
er a cheerful, hopeful, resolute entrance
upon the great task thus assigned us. i
we find ourselves utterly destitute at the
end OF the contest, il is likely we shall fee
assured that he last great battle has been
lfouqht--that we have conquered permd
nenf peace ;--and then we can 60 about
retrieving our lost fortunes, confident OF :
speedy and an abundant success.
Let us be ashamed Of the thought tlla
any are engaged in the support OF 50 right
eous and glorious a cause, moved chiefly
by the pecuniary reward they are expect
ing TO receive That was not he sPirti
of'76;" nor is it the spirit that viii make
permanently secure, untarnished and IN
diminished, the precious inheritance oui
fathers have left us.
But what shall zee render INTO God, a
this critical junciure IN the concerns Of oul
country
So intimate and important is the con
nection between Gods Government anc
ours, that we are always working most et.
iicienily for ours, while doing most for his
When we are well prepared TO meet hi.
claims upon US, as our righiful, moral
Governor, then we are best prepared fol
tie discharge Of our duties as citizens d
the nation and subjects Of the Govern
meni.
While We desire no formal union d
Church and State, We should rejoice il
the inseparable bond with vhieh God ha'
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