Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-05-15
Gabiss' department.
Love Paintings.


And msn below. and saints above"
THE soUrHl-The glorious, chivalrous
Gonthi There Is ~enchantment in the very
name. II is a country worth living to enjoy,
or dying TO defend. Her noble sons are
alike ready to bear the toll and privations Of
camp, the weary march, the shock Of battle,
and II may be, to hallow the soil with their
lfe-blood, in resisting the march of the in-
Eader, vho comes with the barbarian cry of
"Booty and Beauty as the incentive for his
accused deeds. And God will curse-He
WIN smitc and destroy those who come with
such a6emoniac war cry.
But our brave soldiery fear not to meet
this band Of craven hirelings-they long for
the day of conflict to come, that, conquerers
from the field OF strife, they may return to
loved one at home and to "the girl they
left behind them" 1t is the memory of
weeping mothers, wives, sisters, sweethearts
and loved ones at home, alone that causes
that pensiye look of melancholy but they
remember that, with streaming eyes but 10y.
nj hearts, these badc them 60 forth and do
battle in their country's cause, promising
them that their prayers should daily ascend
to the Throne OF Grace in their behalf, and
Their voices be raised in earnest snpplication
for their guidance, safety and success in the
greatistruggle for Southern independence.
They are now bivouacked on the tented
field, and around the strictly guarded camp
Ares the overwhelming thought or vivid rec
objection rushes through the mind of the
married, carrying them back to wife chill
6ren and home" whom they have lett with
the happiness or misery of the unknown fu-
ture; while the young men are secretly
showing to their confidential friends the
treasured tokens OF sweethesrts who have
pledged them their troth, who have assured
them Of their undying love and sealed it with
the sacred kiss Of Fidelity, witnessed only by
Ahe stars whichkeep watch over the world
Gods appointed %sentries.
Bot who may tell Of the throbbing anxiety,
the heartfelt solicitude felt by the wife, the
betrothed maiden, Tor the honor FIRST and the
safety next, of the brave soldier. How often
in night-dreams and waking visions will their
imaginations visit the camp and the battle
field. And the thought that their spirits are
By their side, will add lightness to the weary
step, and lend renewed fire to the eye that hac
never quailed before the storm of grape shot
now to marchinto the jaws Of death. Ant
they will listen to hear if the service of stern
visaged Mars has entirely obliterated tn
soft lute-like song Of Love. They listen no
in vain. Like the warriors under the Redan
a. they sat down on the plains of Syria, o
where the Knights of Malta poured down up
on them their destructive FIRE, still the love
i,,1, s,au.w ,ans.ss-s -1sA~~~~Nss
and bonnie face, but all unite in the sam
GhriIling WORDS.
Ia ALI these war arrangements, there 1
one thing that grieves the heart OF Womal
and wrings it TO the core: 1t is, that she ma
not be permitted to watch by the side OF tn
sick and wounded, minister to their wants
tend them with her gentle hand, and whispe
words Of hope ard religion into their SOUL
She may not WELD the sword or join in tn
sanruinary charge, but in the hospital, amon
the sick, the wounded and the dying sh
would fain 60 and minister. O.! there al
4hous ,nds Of Florence Nightingales all or
the South, who would delight to enter tt
service of their country in this .philanthrop
n dholy sphere. Why Tayit not be soP
p. s.-Sinee the above was written, v
find the following in the State,Journd
this City:
Cop BLESS THE LADIEs-The follows
speakstfor itself and for the brave, patriot
ladies' who have set this bright example:
GREENE CoUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA,
April 2sth, 1861.
To- slExcELLENcY, JoHN w. ELLIS, GC
ernor Of North Carolina: We the unde
signed, hereby tender our services to Il
State as nurses, or in any other capacity
which we can aid brave Volunteers. V
are willing and ready to take the field wi
them and there minister to the wants of t
wounded. Hoping that your Excellen
will accept our tender, we have the honor
be, Your Excellency's Obedient Servants
SARAH C0RINNE HUNNlCUII
ANNIE f. WILLIAMS,
KATE j. RANDOLPH,
EMMA f. WILLIAMS.
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