Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-10-17

For the Republican.
THE DUTY OF LOYAL WOMEN.
Powerful and mighty are the voices. tina,
ring trumpet tongued, over the length and
breadth of our lad. calling its brave and
loyal sons--the strength and glory of our
nation-forward to battler for justice and
humanity.
Once did our hcnofed ancestors shed
their blood upon this soil. that there might
be one spot on the green earth sacred fc
freedom. consecrated to Liberty. home
for the homeless exile. hope for the as
piring poor. a golden promise for the
whole world. The years sped on, and still
they fought, with hearts undauntsd, and
courage mistaken. to be rewarded at last
bya triumph such as the world had never
before known. ., a.
In our own beloved Country. Liberty
enthroned. and guarded by Freedoms stall
wart sons. has held her sceptre of Truth
Justice and Humanity over the world
while. underneath her banner Of Light
they have met the realization of hopes,
which. under no other constellation Of stars
though searching the wide earth over
could they ever obtain.
But now ambition, with fiendish desire
is seeking to hurl Liberty from her throne
to snatch the scepre of universal charity
from her grasp. and. wrapped in the pro.
tecting folds Of our glorious stars and
stripes, to trample and crush both in the
very dust. In its stead are offered us the
dark banner Of traitors. and that protec
ton, which. in a serpent's coil. shall drag
us steadily and surely down meath the iron
heel of oppression and tyranny.
To the respected and honored sons and
daughters of toll. there come IN this hour
voice Of warning. Under the elevatine
influence of our free institutions we have
cultivated minds. pure hearts. intelligent
households. that have grown up from the
ranks Of the poor and toiling millions. be-
cause we have been encouraged in our as
pirations and respected in our labor.
Are we to yield these privileges with
out a struggle? Shall we allow our
selves to be deprived of these God giver
rights at the beck Of tyrant? Shall oul
bodies minds and souls be made chattle'
of mammon and his myriad worshipers?-
Nobly and periodically have our husbands
and brothers responded with an almost
unau;mous voice ncverl never! and hay,
gone forth to seal. if need be. the answer
with their blood.
May the God Of battles steel their heart,
with unswevering devotion. and lead then
on TO Liberty's lasting triumph.
But women of America! daughters Of {
.froe inheritance to you also the warning
comes. Thus fas have we shown your
selves noble patriots. capable Of devotion
to your Country. and worthy Of the scp'
of brave freemen-
Sometimes of late. there comes o. weak
and waiing voice bidding him stay, who
would otherwise 60 forth to aid his Coun
try in her hour Of peril. Therefore. wives
mothers and daughters, in view of you
Influence, which is mighty as the grea
heart of humanity. check selfish love
and do nothing. that shall weaken tn
hands or hearts of your loved ones. b
true to your noble Instincts. and. by you
Own self devotion strengthen their patri
otism. nerve them with unconqucrabl
courage. and make them feel. that the!
have homes worthy of their patriotism.
Whenever you can. liberate their hand
from home toll. Work upon the farm
your bloom will be the fresher- Step be
hind the counter, you can measure of tap
and muslin as well as they. Yo:: cal
make far more graceful charges upon tn
day book. or ledger. and leave them FREE
to make more important ones upon til
rebels, whenever our country calls.
Did you ever stop to think how inglo
rious rest at home will be for your stronI
healthy young man. who prefers his cas-!
feminine toll. to privations though sever
for his Country's glory? Do you eve
think how shameful his voice will sound
Boosting Of our free institutions. our glori
Gus stars and stripes. when by others sacri
fees. NOT his o,on. the day of darkness an
trial is over. If not think of it. An
then Women Of America. you will resolve
that your influence shall be ever on til
side Of your Country.
A SoLpIER's WIFE.
Marmont Oct. 13.
The Goth Indiana regiment Col. Miller
reached here last evening from Laporte. an
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