Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-15
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We would that il were m ocr power 10 say something
ttAt nigh; stimulate youag msn, and all others Who
sbe render service in the Id, 70 fall into the
on o. ShssS cannot Greaiss INC Iast, ES-t G5ssi IA
our eyes that We in imminent peril Numerous and
81, appointed armies and naVies, flushed with recent
irumpas, are bearing down upon and attempting to
hem Us IN on every side. We have adequate means
Of Secrce against the praeAl hordss that sssAi by
gaer but can Gully them land dispute.cVery
irch Of their progress. This We must DO, and that
speedily or be oveun and smoglierng ruins be left
mark the pAcs that once happy homes. Sabmis-
,oo or terms of any kai looking the restoration
Of the government OF the North US With the hated
res tha' have despoi Of our rights aud our hOnes
. dominate here-musi not even bs dreamed or To
O.. they are aliens and enemies 10 peace war toroy
-- So letit b.. And, in proportion the dang in
erca,ez et our courage rise We should be unworthy
tho race from which sPrASg. ths sacred sod tread
add the glorious memories amidst which ne dEel, if
sa :, did 10. serve inspire With the 1iies; emo
-ou. of patriotism Wa: dep.hs of infAmy. such a.
rl4umet never sounded in the history Of nations who
eded their liberties because they bad not courage 10 10
tend them-shal We seek TO furnish para lei
pa.lauiuity and gnop iny yield to the oppres
en-, Rather lie, the .mes envelope Dwellings and
cur Rsis be cleaned with Ere and sword than TIA. the
oue shall furnish shelter for the armed ineeadAries Who
invade U.s. or the other yield nm food. If mus, r.
tar being oveTborne, reuse 70 aud mountain
shall az least psTpetuate the forms Ct freedom under
which born, keep alive the sacred 6rcs Of liberty
and retain the proud satisfaction CT knowing that
90, III uorthy Of oar lineage. Yet before This dire aerna
,y, Is forced upon us il must bet behooyes
s;usgls for our homes and hesrit-5iOnes; ling the
ar.h theky all about them with the bodies Of the enemy
Tae struggle may be Hcs and terrible, but it caHno,
long endure The herOism and sell denial Of orr people
vii convince he foe that he compass his designs
H. will yet learn though the islrul lesson be traced in
me blood Of :he noblsst in Bd ihG: cannot DO
CO.. quetsd There not example il the history of he
world Of such people losing their liberties p
through Intestine fguds. II We led, defy
the power Of our enemy Who will in vain attempt to
lave IA Bot, rails a. once to the standard Of
cur county, Let Is never be ST. hat than hsli
m Lon Of meroenares Boltosred 20 suhjugAte us whilst
10; an equal number cool be found amongst the invi
dei 70 rise up without eoHsraiR to defend their homes
Dad their l5,res Eternal shame Aad lfamy Woull be
Cur shouiI give scch III IsIa,ion Of our lex Of
patriotism and courage. OS let US not be dsggsd to
.he field and fore b. ths strong Of the la" TO DO
or duty Never ueverl! Let not vrgilians wait for
such degrading appliances. We must nov arise and e1.
ers ours Ice, OF be forever fallen.
We confidently believe that help awaits US the 9th
e. side CT The water and that i, is this apprehension
whch Is aos stimulating enemy to his lai. dsspe
rate fIr that the work my b, finished before other
interference en- avail Hence the necessity TO- Inn
date self reliance frst and for prompt action on cur
part, lie: show by the aacrity with which rSspSnd
70 the call Of country in the hour Of her extremity
that We are worthy the aid seek an it will assured
be q ven. Volunteer volunteer volunteer u -
LIT all who can volunteer -LvHehburg VirginiaH.