Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-10
MISS nRAnLEY's AnnREss.

Love Of country in my humble opinion, is the
nOblest sentiment that ever sweed the heart of
man, and the soul of every true patriot, inspired
by the firm resolve of preserving, unsullicd, the
honor of his country, and manifesting his own
chvalrY, burns with Hottest aspirations such as the
bravest and best might be proud to own, such as in
comparison with which all others sink into insig-
nifcance. But the time has now come, when
each one must severely test his patriotism. Our
poor country is reeling under the heaviest stroke it
ever has known, or ever will know it is struggling
midst difficulties the most trying and fatal ever suf-
fered and which, too greatly fear, will result in
the total determination of the American race. /
can scarcely realize the truth, the startling fact
that civil war, the greatest evil that could befa
nation, has already commenced. There has been
most fearful and rapid revolution Of affairs Our
prosperous country, so long peaceful and happy,
now disturbed by political commotions; and our
government, so long our pride and the standard for
all other nations, to which all eyes directed
in admiration. a wreck, this fair land of ours
which seemed "slumbering meath the smiles of
Heaven, so suddenly aroused by injustice to iercest
contentious and strife, are sufficient causes for the
agitation, apprehensions, and excitement that now
rage in every breast. We are struck dumb with
establishment at this terrible calamity, having so
recently enjoyed such tranquil happiness and har-
monious intercourse.
owe slept and dreamed the world was beauty,
We walked and found the world was duty"
do hope that no true Kentuckian, at least, will
shrink from his duty, that of aiding in bravely de-
Tending the South. We can no longer, with pru-
dence, with safety, or with honor to ourselves re-
main neutral; then let every heart be mbued with
courage, with patriotic ZEAL and bodies armed with
iron and steel to- contend with our detestable
Northern foes hate to hear men talk of Union
now, things having progressed so far. Shall we
stand tamey by, and see our Southern brethren fight
and die, without giving an assisting blow? |
trust TO Providence it may be otherwise My af-
fcCtions for the South are so strong that | earnestly
wish had two dozen gallant brothers to join your
band.
Gentlemen have been requested by the young
ladies of our school to present to you this flag.
Our position evidently is such as does not make it
necessary for us to so forth in defence of our
country, yet we feel that we have a part to per-
form; even if it is not BETTING for us TO WELD
weapons it is thought of pleasant satisfaction,
that it is ours to aid and cheer with encouraging
words. Being so deeply interested in your success
in so noble an enterprise you may well suppose
that we would willingly, cheernlly make any sac
rihce to promote our common good. We hope that
you will accept it, and that, shonld you be called
into active service, should duty summon you to the
field of battle you will struggle brayely fearlessly
on, remembering who made it, and remember that
though we are far separated, that you have our
prayers and our sympathies, that are anXiously
awaiting the final decision Of the contest. And
may God crown all your efforts in defence Of our
beloved country, against the aggressions of an in
Ve,crate foe with complete success and may you
return TO your homes and to your friends loaded
with honors, with the laures of victory, so dearly,
so goriously won, is the earnest prayer of us all.