Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-09-17
LTyES SCGGESTED BY HARRY MARIHUR'!
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EDITOR TRUE DEMoCRAT-


 We cannot think too highly of the patriotic efforts and sacrifices of those who act as good Samarltans towards our sick soldiers, and omit no pains to ale viate their sutferngs. Amid the sorddness and sel-
 shness of the times 1t is cheering to note that there are q few vho mpelled by the spirit of philanthropy have elevated themselves above every selfish motive and an and looked to the interest of the country alone. Such examples tinge with golden sunshine the darkness of the present. and promise an usuled record for the future We have been led to these re- fections from the cordial reception Wfch Col. John H. Burnetts regiment met in Lafayette county, this Stete. We first camped at Spring Bank Here, eases of measles so nultiplea upon Us that We were com pelled to remain for several days. For our suffering soldiers, the community shared universa sympathy Each seemed vie with the other in acts of kind ness They not only received our sick into their houses but bestowed on them their personal atten- tion in some instances killing for them their tGS chicken and then to cap the climax Of their gene rosty ntterly refuse to receive any pecunary reward We wish not to mako onsidious comparisons, but can not omit to mention Esq. Blanten and Dr. Forbes and family among the most conspicuous for their deeds of charity. Our next encampment was in the vicinity of Walnut Eii This is rural village ern- bosomed in magnificent grove of towering oaks, and settled principally by Red river planters. By the time reached this point, measles had so rapidly spread over the pment, as to demand the open inc of hospital The citizens readily yielded !. good church edice for the purpose. The ladiesstrp ped their own beds to make comfortable mattresses for the poor sick soldiers" Sad inroads were made
 
 nevolent object. The hospital being insufficient to accommodate all the sick, almost every family recev ed from three to i've without the hope of fee ward" Among those who occupied ths front rank in this noble work, we with pleasure, record Dr. Peterson Mai Lea and son, Maj. Dickson, MT. Baker, the inn keeper, Mir. Bradley, Mir. Aldridge, MT. French, Dr. Culberson and one two others whose names we have forgotten. And the ladies (heaven bless tholaies) lent the light of their example in deeds of bonifcence. They were ready for every l good word aud work" With an angel smile, they addressed themselves to the task of soothing the con- valeseent and of easing tho dying posture of the hopeless sufferer. While breathing the atmosphere of amut Hills could but be impressed with the sentiment of the poet, that virtue is name and happiness no drcann The most beautiful feature in this work of mercy WAS that there difference shown between the officer and soldier. The recollec ton of the many kindnessos received st the hands of the citizens of Walnut Hills by the writer, shall I accompany him in his prolonged wanderings around this world of care. Their transformations hospitality polished manners elegant conversation and literary | turn made our brief soourn most agreeable.
 Here music lends her charms to soften the rugged aspect of grim vsaged The beautiful and amia l bio Miss L. performs with the skill of master upon the violin, and the accomplished Miss - give: out "breathng harmonious" from her guitar. Added to these ' the human voice divine," with its varied nconations of sweetness sends out upon the stiffness l of the air, its soft notes of inspiring song.
 | J. c. R., 18th Texas Cavalry