Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-08-13

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! persons ~ pay the faKes Which fbe Govern,
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character Ot circumstances, can much more
easily bear the bDrdeE ~ military seFyice fban
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! spirits, gbO gO Tor the novelty and excitement.
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| tor soldiers bfe. Bot these classes are soon
/ exhausted, and The moment they are exhaust
| ed, volunteering, as system begins 10 appeal
10 the aTdeDt and patriotic. IL wOrks upon
their feelings, conJpeIs them a. IN, and leaves
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ease, it operates on the frank ard Wiling man.
and fails 10 fOgcb fbe cOW8rd and the slirkef.
| What should we say 10 a system Of pecHntdry
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cOuntry's support on Citizens Of puDhc spirit,
and entirety exempt the miser aud the Diggard I
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