The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1862-06-04

tully ulschafge, owe al Vuis " MY Sell W
my friends, my country, and my God. De-
termined then, to occupy my place here,
with honor to myself, with comfort to my
friends at home, aud with some advantage to
nv country's cause, cheerfully consent to
be soldier-to lead soldiers life-to bear
a soldiers burdens--to die, if need be, a
soldiers death. God grant that may new
err fail of the true soldiers spirit
5. Tam here, not knowing what destiny
awaits me. Many, 90 how many y through
the exposure of camp-life, contract diseases,
which they would probably have escaped,
had they remained at home; and dying Tar
away from home and friends, now lle buried
in q strangers grave; !" while many others
% how many y fall in the midst OF the
dreadful clash Of arms, and scarcely lind a
decent burial. And whom am |. that |
should escape from both these contingencies
This thought may well awaken emotions N
my bosom, which some would consider un-
manly. To me they seem rational. and wor-
thy Of one who believes himself, as do,
immortal; and | will, therefore, strive to
cherish them--and yet desire ever 70 bear
| in mind, that everywhere God is with me.
Putting my trust in Him, if must fall IN
this campaign, whether By disease or by VI
olence, may those who witness my end,
have il in their power to testify 70 the dear
friends that survive me, that 9 died at my
post" With such feelings and sentiments
IAN here and committing myself, for time
and for eternity, to Him who stands pledged
to men and angels, that those who trust in
| Him shall be sustained in their cause, | de-
sire quietly TO await whatever His wisdom
and goodness may appoint.
ADDENDUM.
Soldier! The writer of the above lines,
who has one son, and several near relatives,
and many, many dear friends in our armies,
would fam put one more thought into your
heart: and o how it would swell his heart
with love 10 YOU, and joy IN you, 1.-The could
learn that upon reading the above lines, you
should cry out with heartfelt enthusiasm TO
your comrades around you:-
- an here; and If God spares my life
and health, here I intend 10 be. until my
country no longer needs the work am now
doing. / did not volunteer for HOLIDAY
amusement. did not come 10 camp seek
ing ease. came to aid good cause ii
danger, and while the danger continues,
wM be here. What if others prefer TO stay
at home, and make money, while ! am pass
/ ing through these tolls! VIII their failure
to discharge their duty, excuse me from
mine: What il, either by the cuipable neg
llect Of unworthy officials, or the slender
means possessed BY the Confederate Gov
eminent, my physical wants have been scant
lis supplied. and my hardships have thereby
been increased Do my suferings make M
country's cause less dear to me Shall
desert a cause, for which | have already
suffered 50 many privationss No no NJ.
Perish the unworthy thought. Come, com
rades, here's in f5r The par! have drawn
my sword. and thrown away TIE scabbard
and nv sword is not to be LAID down, unless
wrested from me By the hand that is stronger
than an, until the nations Of the earth Tin
Guiding the prond, Boosting North snail
confess that We are not !" Rebels, but Ne.
ton OF freemen, that know our rights, an.
knowing, dare maintain them