The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1861-11-13
MISS BLACKS ADDRESS.

SoLp1ERs:-It is said that not long since
when company of volunteers was about
leaving little village in one of the Eastern
States, while they were as usual accompanied
to the depot by the men, women and children
of the place, all anxious to see the soldiers off,
some speaking words of cheer, others of affec-
ton, ard others silent through grief that one
young woman in particular was noticed weep
ing violently. She was asked if she had any
relatives in the company; She answered Yes
SHOW nearly relatedi" "Cousins." How
many?n TaWhy," said she with earnestness,
sthey are all :mg cousins; arn't they all Uncle
Sans boys?"
20 And so say we to you,o our soldier friends,
If there Is. no tie of relationship existing be-
tween us nearer than this, you are our cou-
sins, for you are all Uncle Sans boys.
And we have felt that we. as the women iof
Clarington, could not let you go away from US
Ion such an erran1 as that which calls you
from your homes, without telling, you that sour
hearts zare1withiy you in this greatswerk that
we could not let you go, without telling you
that we appreciate the spirit of patriotism
which has stirred your souls, Forgit is when
the very life of our country is threatensd,-
when pphely, ambitious men are attempting
to separate the different sections OF otr Union,
when treason stalks boldly through our land,==
when traitors, fboth openly and by saeceitful
means, lare scattering their vile docthnes
| broadcast over our country,-when our Union
| is spoken of with ieers and taunts,-when
Four loved fag-the Stars, and Stripes, is tram
pied on and torn, and our Government Openly
defed; then is it, that the true patriots rise
and coming forth from the East and the West
| from the North and The South, rally around
their nations standard, and in their strength
tgosf forth to battle for the right resist the
lwrong, and to crush out this evil spirit of re
bellion. - - sis'i3 -<s ~ eeI Isgg 81
+ Our fathers in other days purchased will
their blood, yes, with their lives, the precious
liberty which has SO richly blessed our land
4 They counted no sacrifice too great to be lait
on the altar of liberty. You, as sons of noble
parentage, are about to go from your homes
from your friends-from your parents, you
brothers and sisters, yes, some Of you from
! lyour wives and little ones, to maintain tha
, freedom so dearly purchased, and so sacredl.
transmitted to your keeping.
And now, what can we say to you at suel
an hour as this? Have sue no interest in tn
; result of this strugglef Have we nothing a
Istake9. Are ,De but idle lockers on while thi
mighty contest goes forward? Have are non
of the spirit Of the mothers and daughters G
'76l Yes, soldiers, ne, are deeply interested i
. this war, we have much at stake; and we be
tlieve wehave the spirit tofz,7 6within us. W
!, !, lore our couatry- ,ne lore our fag.i il
q We may not grid on the sword--we may nc
: shoulder the gun-we may not mount the vs.
stesd; (yet there are thousands Of women VIII
p would do this if needed, rather than see ou
1 nation perish) but may weNnot cheer you o.
q your going forth to your country's rescue
May we not commend in you that patriotism
: which, not content with denouncing traitor
], with empty words; not satisfied with urgin
o others to engage in this self-sacrifcing worl
). and meantime standing aloof from the toll Z
!. many do; causes you to forsake all that is dss
= in the home circle, not counting your ow
+ lives dear, may We net commend you for yor
It sincere patriotism! 3oirssQ Ys zga
All may not join the army. All al
le not needed there. But, the man s0ho lov
le his country, if he be conscious that
10 cannot influence Others to 60, il he ca,
not on account Of stinted means give al
IN to others made needy by their sacri6c
le will go himself A man may talk 'Unior
d and "love of country" from morning i
le night. day after day. He may denoun'
3 Others as Bogus patriots, but it he'll
he him not a bit; unless be does something
of correspond with his loud talking, be is S
st down as q traitor or cosoard, he N,
Of have his choice of names. ,ig re ia.
"a You, soldiers, to-day stand far high
ly in the esteem Of true and loyal wome
d. than such ,oomld be patriots,