Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1863-07-06
From the North Carolina Presbyterian.
Letter from a Lady.
FLowERY DELL, June 10th, Is

Mr.. EDITOR: AS you have but few lady
correspondents, I indulge a hope that a line
from my feeble pen will not be deemed amiss.
If you consider it unworthy Of publication, |
am ready to acknowledge your judgment
just.
1t is a consolation for us to know that
while so many of our brave men are bleed
ing on the bloody field, that thereloved ones
at home whose prayers are daily ascendingt to
the seat Of mercy for the protection of their
souls from sin and their bodies from the bull
let's of the enemy, and many, who with will
ing hands and hopeful hearts toll day and
night to clothe the soldiers, and who never
weary of cheering the worn out ~wanderer,
urging him to return to his place, and as
surfing him by loving words and actions that
they are ready to make every sacrifice that
will contribute to his comfort. Even the
aged farmers return to their plows, and their
little daughters, moved by their exertions,
give the malk a second churn5ng in order to
procure all the butter for the sick soldiers
On the contrary-how very discouraging to
see others mingling in merry crowds and ioi-
ming the giddy dance [ received a letter
from a school mate a few weeks ago. She
loves the soldiers and is devoted to the cause
of the South, yet, in her letter we find this
pdIdSI dpu i ltc1OGU d pIC-ulC Yesterday.
Had, a S gay time dancing with Col. L. But,
alas my i'll timed mlrth was doomed to end
in sorrow. Ere the stars began to peep, I
was called home to my brother, my dear,
brave brother, who was just borne from that
sanguirary scene of conflict On the Kappa
hammock, and was then on his dying bed /
l was ast in time to hear his "last farewell"
and promise him [ would never again engage
IN onto 60 xrort6u IF anc,r l.:. !,
this war; May she keep that promise.. we
cherish the memory of those that have brave.
ly died, and appreciate the many commend
able deeds which the living daily accomplish.
But, there is one circumstance, Mr.. Editor,
which must be told in a half whisper, and
even then you must excuse the crimson blush.
1t is this: Not very long ago, one of oul
young ladies' was married to a s fellow One
of the real genuine stamRsfor it is "wortl
that makes the a and want of it the feI-
1OU." His worth may be judged from thu
shameful fact that liz has never been in ,tht
army. And she has actually married thi.
g grand, double compound, conglomeration q
affectation and cowardice." AS this is only
an exception, it must be kept a secret. DE-
not fear, Mr.. Editor, that we will follow tina
example, for while we have so many brave
ones fighting for us, we will be content Il
initiate such as Mrs. Charles Elliott, on
Southern mstheraof the Revolution. Whel
fattered by these cowardly tops, as the,
make every attempt to convince aus Of til
uncertainty of a soldiers return, we Shout
make a reply similar to hers when aske
by a British officer the name of a flower
at is the rebel flower" responded, the lady
"And why is it called the rebel flower P in
quired the officer. Because" replied Mrs
Elliott sit fourishes most when trample
upon" We should also remember Mrs. W
ley JONES' to whom Col. Tarleton sarcasticall
observed that be had understood Washing
ton did not even know how to write his nam,
promptly replied, ut may be so, but you
least, Colonel, can testify that he knows no
to make his lark" This was in ~allusion
: a wound in the hand that Tarleton had re
ceived from the American hero.
j. JENNIE OF GRANVILLE.