The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-07-18
BoanrATH, H., Ar'il "a, 1850
HEADQUARTERS Sp DIVISION. ]
l1th Amy Corps, 7
Near Eicksburg. June 20, 1868,


Nrs. Mary r A. McAtoy, Foris, Ky:
RtsrEcrTp MAuaM; Through the
Kindness OF our mutual fiond Lieutenant
c. Ii. Dlckey, am placed in possession
of what YOU please to Gull little poem,
the subject natter Of which appears to be
u rallying cry addressed BY my self o the
brave men | had the hunor to cowmand
in the ever memorable battle of FortN Nom
el.on. Tue words of cheer addressed
upon that occasion to men OF irou.will.
determination and cturaee, unexanIl led
10 any history. orc still flesh within my
recollection. Although | had no ida
that for such an ajmonition, so dislin-
puished III honor would be conferred up
ON me as 10 make it o subject Tor SO beau.
tIfui and expressive poem, Whilst l
ain unwiling Cf myself to claim the com
pliment bestowed, us due me for an,
special or meritorious services ! may have
rendered the country, YOU will permit
me. madam, to sly tat thercis an impor
in the uc'ual language used. of rcmarka-
Bile aud impor ant significance. The
word dishonor, in lis real meaning. wheth-
or employed IN national or individual
seuse, comprises, TO SO great an extent,
the stern principles Of justice, right aud
duty. as of iIseli to foim an almost ex-
laust-ss sui Jet OF inquiry. To succeed
IN attaining position VI national sccnrI
". to secure the cont lence Of those who
are eminent, for their social refinement or
moral culture, to represent property a
people who constitute the most perfect OF
human governments. it is lmleratlve',
necessary that strict regard should be
paid to al the duties imposed upon the
cltlzen towa,ds the sovereign power 70
which allegiance is due. Tue il is,
these duties are various, differing mate
rally in Importance. la msny cases a
der, lic,ion can be- ove,looked--c be
pardoned and rgotten--whieh originates
betwe,n individuals Not SO, however,
with hi offense, The cisi Of which is an
attempted assassination VI a psrept by an
inpui-ise or Disuided child. Regarding
the government as our common parent,
and the people OF a. sections its cherished
chilrtn, rs am reminded that Scrip.
taval Injunction bids W. ''honor our fAthcr
and mother tia, our days may be long
&c, cannot but regard a breacl, Of that
rble as one Of the most heinuus onenses il,
the calender of crime. To render mora
or mutual aid to those WI o would seek it,
destruction, Is eternal intamy. To rusi
nanfully 10 It's rescue wien ass,i!ed b,
domestic or foreign enemies, is an oblga
ton inherent IN the humau heart, 10 per
furni which. thousands to-day are OFF rim.
mp their Ives Us a Testimonial of th.i
fidelity TO principle. Your aIusion to IN
departed ID uela', that although dead
"le shall win the proud field Is n harp
thought. Regarding his ioss ut 80 ins i,
p'c,ous = period az national calamity.
heartily concur in the opinion cxpresse
thu, the influence o. his noble ,x4npl
alhmates our brave men. and will COT
tinue TO lead them onward to renew.
victory Ills dying injunction 10 his chi
dfeh 10 supporting Constitution and obs
tie laws; his ,uanly declarations IN,
there eau be only patriots and traitors
IN tins unnatural contest, 80 shaped an
con rolled public opinion as TO place b,
yosd al human contingency lie FIN,
overthrow OF the eonspirators and tho
allies. Acting under Ahch profound a,
vice, VIC are sill bearing aleit SHE Lloo
bsptiz d flag OF the Free pointing TO
with pride ~ 10 victorious g ,hs as a syr
bd Of psw~v, shield OF protection nj
an cmtlsm Ut peace. Allow ne, n,ads.
after ,xpfessiSg my appreciation for !
striking proos u hyslty, emanatina
il does from d re. idebt u slsyeA.lIi
State, 10 hoIe that II an early day Il
oiou-s v war may b dispsfssd BY I