Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-12-25

TO THE PATRONS OF lTaE - -
Marshall County Republican.


= would seem 10 wear its charms away;
But 10. each.herad still is bringing,
Eresh scenes with ev'ry new born day.
Tho sixty-two IS numbered now,
: eAnd all is weeks and months are free
8 From ills and cares--we hunbly trow-
How shall We welcome Sixty-Threel
Since last we welcomed New Years day.
The world has been in sad commotion,
Yet still to Patriotic sway.
We yield true. sincere devotion.
The past to history We confde,
Tho sad indeed, in many amood;
Historic pens may we'll decide
To write it down in so much blood
Dawred be this year for less Of STRIFE, -
When hushed shall be the lannon's roar.
And traitors live loyal life,
With freedoms banner floating Ger.
To count our victories won and lost,
Or memorial tributes show;
Or otherwise to count the cost,
Tho urging-yetwe must forego.
.ferial fights we neel not take,
Nor ming,e with the scenes of mirth;
But all concessions freely make,
( Tojoycusness and peace on earth.
Iafernal ,rar. Oh, sadest fate, ~ p
When kindred ties with nervous fear,
Are severed with brutal hate
For 10, the wrath o. God is near.
Yet while the ills ofbitter strife,
May vrankle with demoniac toll,
In him who seeks a traitors life,
And sleeps in blood this glorious soil.
Let charity with wings of love,
Teach VISIONS ways forever;
In honest bosoms may we store,
Mol ning, fendish hate--no nerer.
The God of Nature ne'er designed,
To have all earth one battle field,
His riches flow to all mankind,
Yet still the traitors fate He's sealed.
Crushed be the arm Of traitor s.rife,
BY every jealous heart and word
May Heaven appease the warriors knife,
And calm the true majestic sword.
But still on Him who rules the skies,
With earnesEncss of faith We lean,
As He bcqueaths such rich supplies,
OF harvests, peace and qaiet serene.
Our harvest fields, whose riches flow,
To gamers laden with their weight,
Such ample stores we may bestow,
On those who share poorer fate
With life and health and fields well tiled,
Seem to bid our troubles cease
With all our varied stores we'll filed
. Add close the newborn year in peace.
! oh why should we, ambitious, feel
3 Revengeful thirst for tyrant's blood1
E All. should We never, never kneel,
And seek to right our wrongs with Godl
Tho troubles oft come thick and fast,
Each bitter has its sweet;
Each to his post with heroic blast,
Let each his rendered deserts meet.
We seem to think our lots obscure,
Tho wondrous works may press our claim,
But each may make his crn secure.
Who seeks the war worn veterans fame.
Aloud American voice decreed,
Who should guide the Nations fate,
Axsd vel does LINCOLN earn the meel-
So calmly at the helm of State.
He calls in quest ansiron will,
70 probe secessions core,
With 6rmness-as with magic skill,
He claims srbmission-nothing more.
T., Tho con.,;&,,t;ox N..:o-,.-:s
Al north and south and east and west,
Without reluctance should confde.
And let no pickering foe modest.
Though other nations interfere,
And seek our final overthrow,
We've noughtto do but bid them hear
Jus; so hr--no farther go.
LetJonathan his pledge fulfill,
let others-whilst their hands are full
Lookon tnifh care, and vet be stiff,
Heu naJorget old johnny Bull.
Hstantalizing sheer and hate,
Can butbeget an envious name;
He1fne'er retract till when too late
To'quench the deep Indignant fame.
The sIim-faced French would dare moIest,
With dic.atorial air;
eBss they too. may find il best,
To keep near shore till the weather's fair.
Taxed be the purse-as we'll the mind,
To crown our victories one by one;
Ths g]addening sequal 'sjust behind,
To tell US this days work is DONE
Go sleep benea tn the liberty tree,
Whose ample shades doth cover,
All who speed our banner free
Unfu-led to us forever.
Perretuate its life-like swinging
Whilst nestled meath its ample folds,
And there in quiet anthems singing,
Seek him who ne'erwithholds.