The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-05-21
CAMP WALLACE. MAY 18th

The signs of the weather, this morning,
were such as betokened another unpleasant
Sabbath, much to the regret of ALL for since
we have been in camp, pleasant Sabbath
day it has not been our lot to enjoy. AS the
day advanced, however, the weather chang
ed tavorably, and we were all agreeably dis
appointed in our expectations.
An excursion party, from Henderson, ar
rived at 10 o'clock, on the steamer Curlew, |
numbering about 100.
AS the boat neared the Shore some of the |
party inquired if Kentucky Union men |
would be allowed to visit the camp. To
which question, we gave them such an as
surance, that they quickly landed and were
cordially welcomed by the boys. They
were evidently well pleased with the trip,
and, have no doubt, formed favorable
opinion of the Hoosier Hirelings" of the
18th Regiment. | understand that another
excursion party, from Henderson, is COM
ing to visit US next Sunday, accompanied
! by the Henderson Band.
At one o'clock the regiment was called
to headquarters to attend divine service.
| Col Wallace then introduced the pastor who
was to address them-Rev. Mr.. Hobbs. The
services were opened by singing appro-
pirate hymn, in which many of the soldiers
Joined, which was followed by a fervent
prayer, offered by the preacher. Mr.. Hobbs
took for his text the 1877 Psalm, 9Th and 9th
verses" If forget thee, Jerusalem, let
my right hand forget her cunning; if l do
not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to
the roof of my mouth if prefer not Jeru-
salem above my chief JOY" He said these
were the words of a man who loved his
country. The Jews were ze&lously fond of
their country, and jealous for her reputation.
They were fond OF their majestic and beau
tiful temple, which dazzled the world with
its splendor, and was the admiration of even
Kings and Princes on account of its archi-
tectural symmetry and sublmity. We have
a temple of which we are more proud than
even they-that temple founded by our fore
fathers-the Temple of Liberty The world
has visited our glowing temple and pro-
claimed its greatness and glory. Millions
have come here and made our land their
) home, to worship at its shrine-the shrine
of liberty. Because we possess this temple,
, we love our country, and we will not see it
desecrated nor destroyed by the ruthless
hand of the traitor. Another reason why
we love our country is its religious lib
/ erty. Whatever may be our notions of
8 the Divinity, we can worship as we please.
For such privileges, such as no other ma
ton enjoys and which forms our distin-
gushing badge, we will lay down our lives.
Our country has been prosperous. There
was not a place on land or sea where the
declaration, d" am an American" was not a
sure passport and shield. The nature of the
Jewish affection was constant, and he who
loves his country truly will never betray
her.
Not one of you that | am addressing will
ever betray your country, because you are
here in this trying hour to defend her. You
are the true patriots, for in the hour of ad-
; yer y your affection is constant. When your
country calls upon her sons to defend her
in her peril, here you are, like the true pa
tri0t, responding to her cry, ready and anX-
g ious to make any sacrifice for her rescue.
! In the hour of peril the patriots heart
beats higher, and he will make greater sac
! ri6ces.
e We are poor men; but poor as we are,
e we are too rich to be bought up by rebels
, to betray our dearly beloved country. We
are jealous for her, and while blood
l. courses through our veins, no man shall in
n suit or trail in the dust our glorious Stars
D and Stripes. If it is right to defend ouI
h country, then God will prosper and defend
L you, for He will defend the right
e You will not finch in battle, amid the roal
>" of the artillery, the charge of cavalry or
even at the glistening bayonets and sabre:
N of the enemy, in close contest, for God will
be with you. Extend to the innocent The
welcome hand, but give to the traitor the
IN fate that is due him.
It. The sermon was one that inspired al
with patriotic emotion and was very i'm
pressive. The soldiers listened attentively
II to its delivery. The 568th Hymn was thel
IT sung by all.
IN Rev. Mr.. White made the closing prayer
n The soldiers then arose. and joined il
singing g America
u After Benediction, they returned to thei
e own quarters, and with three cheers brok
y ranks.
at The steamer Samuel Orr ran hourly Sun
!, day and brought large numbers to tn
~ camp. At least 5000 spectators were pre-
1g sent in the afternoon. R.
be SENDING GENTLEMEN TO WAR
a Vicksburg (Miss.) paper publishes the fol
lowing: