Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-09-05
CONFEnERaTE LOAN.

Is it possible there are men in this commu-
nifty of large wealth, and unembarrassed, who
have declined to subscribe anything to the
loan the Confederate government asks of its
citizens? an told there are such, in fact
know there are such.
Can such men be considered faithful to the
southern causs? to say the least Of it theiI
fidelity is open to grave suspicion. They musj
choose the alternative Of being regarded either
unfaithful to the sou hern cause, or mean
mlserIy wretches whose hearts have never been
struck with ths fire OF patriotism, snd who are
vi iing to shiTk behind the shield of other
mems riches and self sacrifees.
Have these men any eXcus s for their mean
ness? o, yes, excuses are plentiful ss black
berries One gave the enormous sum Of one
hundred dollars 20 a volunteer company 10 his
neighborhoOd One is going to subscribe
hereafter when be sees what sort Of a cotton
crop he will have, aud whether be can sell it.
But let me ell you when a planter talks 10
this way, he merely wishes to get rid Of you
he does net intend 10 subscribe at all. The
true patriot has no excuses IN bis mouth-he
r cognizes his duty and marches right strait
/ up to il, and when be bas a substantial eX
cusr-whpn there is a real inability on his
| part 20 aid the government, his cheek Esntles
! wi h shame because be has to decline.
Oar government is engaged in a gigantic con-
/ test-a contest upon whose successful result
| depends the safety no only Of our prosperity,
/ bu- Of our lives and liberties. TIE happiness
! nf our wives and children is at stake-Uur I'll
/ is at stake. Can we do too much for the cause?
! Are you in debt? Your creditor will, 10 all
probability, take Confederate bonds in dis
/ charge of your debts. The noble merchants of
! Cha estUn have almost unanimously deter
I niaed to do so, and have advertised to that
/ effect / hope The merchants Of Memphis will
/ profit BY their example.
II your creditor refuses to take Confederate
/ bonds, let your Gebt remain unpaid Every
I tbing must give way 10 the necessities cf cur
/ holy cause. Better he creditor be bankrupt
than the country. Better the cedi or submi;
! to The Inconvenience of a speedy suspension OF
his debt. than that the cause should fail for
want of means.
We have a noble regiment from cur neigh
boring State uf Arkansas now encamped at
the Fair Grounds. ! am told they have hardly
a dozen blankets among them. They have to
/ sIeep upon the cold ground without the neces
sary covering. What say you, you well dress
ed, weIl-hoUssd, well beddvd citizens 0: Men,
/ pnis? YOl can subscribe blankets for the use
Of these troops, and get Confederate bonds IN
/ payment. Are you willing to make this poor
sacrifice? These men are fighting, and exposing
their health in camp life, TO protect you in the
! possession OF your slayes, your houses and
/ lands. We do lot ask you to fight, but we do
/ ask you to help TO n Ike ca camfoTtabie those who
/ do hgbt-and however much you give, do lot
] claim any credit Ror your hberality. You can
/ not be too ! bersl in such cause. Ifyou give
/ all your income except what is necessary Ia
the eappoTt OF your families, you have done
nothing more tran your duty.
An AGENT oF GOVERNMENT.