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

Young men, you who are leaving weep
ing parents and grieving sisters, or it may
be those even dearer still; husbands and
fathers. yoh who are leaving loving wives,
and trusting, dependent little ones, are
you alone making . sacrifice7 Obi if you
think you are the only ones, you err great
ly. You know not how these brave wo-
men in secret weep for their loved ones;
You know not the isrceness of the strug,
gle, when love of country, and love of
those dear to them as life. argue for su-
spremacy in the heart of woman p. t,..t.,
Doiyou love those you are leaving! If
so will you not often remember them2 7
When surrounded by the evils of camp
life, will not the remembrance of your
quiet homes, your fond friends, and the
hope of meeting them again-the thought
that even while tempted to sin, some heart
is breathing prayer for your safety from
temptation. as well as from death, restrain
you and keep you as men?
As company bearing the name of
Salem Guards, going from our village,
many of you from this neighborhood, we
shall be interested in your weA being and
,seH doing. Many of you we do not
know; but the fact that you are members
of the Salem Guards gives you place in
our thoughts, and we feel safe in saying
that, if the women of Clarington can do
anything at any time to minister to your
comfort, their hands will be ready to do
what thew can
And1as you go from this place we ask
that the ."God of Battles" may be with
you, you- shield and protector. The tear
of affection shall often fall for the absent
one.-the prayer of faith and love Will
follow you. It is woman's privilege to-
watch aud spray,9 while she labors on in
hope, and waits in patience. .gssa - "a
b We are able to-day, to present each of
you, slight token Of our care for you,
which we hope you will accept. "a
We also present to each Of you a copy of
the New Testament. which We trust you
will not neglect. Some of you are Chris
tians. You have enlisted in the army of
the Lord. You have chosen the Saviour
as the Captain of your Salvation. Prove
faithful in His services. Listen to His
commands, ard obey Him in all things
Put on the armor of the Gospel. Fight
the good fight of faith; aud then, though
you may fail on the field before your ene-
my, you will come off victorious over the
enemy of your souls, aad at the last day
receive the yictor's crown, at the hand of
the Righteous Judge. 5rs.sg., l..
If there be any of you who cannot say
of 1"Our Father in Heaven "His banner
over as is loye.p we trust the, while you
read these little books, You may find our
Blessed Master to be-, 1.-THE chief among
ten Thousand, the one altogether lovely -
and come. to Him; as little children to Q
kind parent, accept the offers. Of mercy
repent belieye and be saved. I'd bas,s
Go then brave men, and look not back
lay not down your arms, until victory
crown your efforts. Some of you are
foreigners. isForn you our respect is if pos
sible greater than that felt for an Amlyeri ly
Fean eitizen. osWe.s are, the children. Of th thia
blessed country.Tyous are adopted chill
gdren. IS Yop DOW have ap opportunity Y
fshow your loyalty, and right manffally ar,
you doing it.. psi5i., yss pinr.fs =, a.sf +
And DOW, while we bid you all fare
we'll, with tears in our eyes. do, not thinl
they are tears of regret, but of love ant
respect And that we may welcome yo'
back when your work is ended, with thi
love and respect undiminished, is the earn
est wish of,the women of ClariDgton. e