Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-02-13

OF them are unpalatable. But we are
deceived in you il you would have us
to conceal them IN order to deceive you.
The only question for Us and Tor you is
as 8 nation. and individually. what have
we to do? We answer:
First. As q nation, we should be
united, forbearing to one another. frown-
ing upon all factious opposition and
censorious criticisms, and giving a
trustfui and generous confidence to
those selected as our leaders in the
camp and the council chamber.
Second. We should excite every
nerve and strain every muscle of the
body polite to maintain our financial
and military healtbfulness, and, by rap
id aggressive action, make our enemies
feel. at their own fresides, the horrors
of a war brought on by themselves.
The most important matter for you,
however. is your individual duty
What can you do?
The foot of the oppressor is on the
soil of Georgia. He comes with lust
in his eye, poverty in his purse, and
hell in. bis heart. He comes q robber
and murderer. How shall you meet
him? With the sword at the threshold
With death for him or for yourselfl- -
But more than this--let every woman
have torch, every child frebrand-I
let the loved homes Of youth be made
ashes, and the fields of our heritage
be made desolste. Let blackness. and
ruin mark your departing steps. IL de-
part you must, and let a desert more
terrible than Sahara welcome the Van
dals. Let every city be levelIed by
the fame, and every village be lost in
ashes. Let your faithful slaves share
your fortune and your crust. Trust
wife and children to the sure refuge
and protection Of God--preferring even
for those loved ones the charnel house
as home than loaihsome vassalage to
a nation already sunk below the cor
tempt OF the civilized world. This
may be your terrible choice; and de- /
termine at once, and without dissent, /
as honor, and patriotism, and duty to
God require.
Fellow-C Citizens: Lull not yourselves
INTO fatal security. Be prepared for
avery emergency. This is our only
hope for sure and honorable peace.
II our enemy was to-day convinced that
he feast herein indicated would vel
,eme him in every quarter of this Con.
ederacy. we know his base character
we'll enough TO feel assured he would
lever come. Let, then, the smoke Of
your homes. fred by woman's hands.
ell the approaching foe that over sword
md bayonet they will rush on to fire
md ruin.
We have faith in God and faith in i
you. He is blind to every indication Of
who has not seen an AL
mighty hand controlling the events Of
he past year. The wind, the wave,
he cloud, the mist, the sunshine, and
he storm, have all ministered to our
necessities, and frequently succored us
u Jul uiStTc>StS. we Ueem IL un0eceS-
AIRY 10 recount the numerous instances
which have called forth our gratitude.
We would join you in thanksgiving and
,raise. "If God be for us, who can be ,
gainst us?" i
Nor would we condemn your conf.
lent look to our armies, when they can
meet with foe not too greatly their
uperiors in numbers. The year past
ellis story Of heroism and success, OF
Vhich our nation will never be ashamed.
These considerations, however, should
My stimulate US 10 greater deeds and
obler efforts. An occasional reverse
re must expect-such as has depressed
IS within the last few days; this is only
emporary.
We have no fears Of the result-the :
nal issue. You and me may have to 9
acrifce our lives and fortunes in the a
oily cause. but our honor will be saved |.
ntarnished, and our chiIdren's children
ill rise up and call US "blessed."
-e--- HOWELL COBB,
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