The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-04-21
Interesting setter from "a Lndy-A
Voice from Home.


interesting setter from "a Lndy-A
Voice from Home.
The following letter was written by a
young lady Of Missouri, to her brother
in The Army Of the Cumberland. : 1t is
truly admirable for its f%ervent, spirited,
aud unaffected patriotism. We sincerely
thank the fair patriot for the high com
mendaiion she bestows on our labors:
IoSr corr,or Clark Co, RIO, Amll7, 1868
Ny Der Brother:
In reply 10 your inquiry for the senti.
ments and sympathies Of The people in
this portion of the State in reference to
the prosecution of The war, the acts and
policies Of the Administration, | believe
the sentiments Of the L ne Cotiagsrs will
express those Of q large majority Of all
who are not traitors at heart or have been
duped by willy, designing demagogues
Of the opposition " Conservation" peace
party OF the loyal States.
We heartily support The Administra-
ton IN all its acts and policies for the
suppression Of this wicked and uupro-
voked rebellion. Are in favor Of a Wig.
orous prosecution Of the war for The
Union, by every means in the power Of
the Government, until the last traitor
shall have been disarmed or voluntarily
lays down bis arms and submits him,
self 10 the laws Of his country.
Our sympathies are all with our be.
loved, our bleeding country ils frien'ls
its defenders. Oar hopes, our fears, ar,
all for its veal or woe.
The soldiers, aud particularly thost
from the Western States, are our pride
u hope Of redemption from tho &C
cursed rebellion, which has already par.
alyzed the best interests Of our country
and is still stAbbing with demonlike mad
ness at the Hitals Of our nation, shroud
ing it in gloom and mourning. We deep
ly sympathize with theta in all the pri
vations and hardships they have or ma,
have TO endure. When the chilly col,
wind bowls around our dwellings; whe.
tM cold rain comes plttering on III
roofs or driving furiously against tb
windows, we think Of the loved absen
ones on the tented field, perhaps on thei
lonely watch, their loved forms saturate,
with the fast-lalling, pittiless rain, an
pierced by the cold shrieking wind, ths
seems only to mock its suffering, un
sheltered victims. Then our heart
wander TO their lonely box or bivoul,
and we long to share with them the toll
and dangers Of the camp, TO be neg
them, where we could comfort and chez
the hearts Of our counlry's braves, VIII
: stand a living wall between us aud on
enemies. We think Of them with sol
rowful pridei sorry that they must
exposed TO the warning Of the element
which may bring disease and death
them, and a desolate home to the Incl
dents and casualties Of the baitlelel,
7 Proud that they have disregarded a
! personal danger to avert the impendin
danger to their homes and loved one,
their liberties, their country. And "
pray God TO nerve their arms with nigh
TO battle for justice, liberty and RICH.
for We believe our cause is just--,hat IA
will receive to his bosom those who ma
fall; suecor and heal the wounded, sen.
some guardian angels 10 hover aronn
them; TO soften the couch of the sick, I
pillow up The aching head; comfort an.
cheer the dropping spirit.
When payday comes, we are very sor
ry that it is sometimes SO long betweeI
thfm. If they wish 20 remember III
loved ones at home with a paper from
the region Of war, those of them in lh
Army Of the Cumberland, could send n
more welcome newspaper than the Nash
vile Union; and we recommend thos,
who may have friends at home Of un
doubted loyalty, to present them with
few copies of the Union. TIE number
you have sent US breathe such a spirit 0
loyalty and freedom, that we do not Sc,
how treason can live long under its i'm
mediate influence. Whata contrast will
some of our Northern CONSERVATIVES sheets
asqueaming il must make in a den 0
Capp rkeals; what bitter remorse il mus
wiring from old traitors breasts. 1t islll
such papers we look chiefly for the disa
busting Of tbe minds of those who hay
been deceived and led estray by the op
position party Of the North, and 10 crusI
out tho last relic Of treason in our un.
happy country-restore it to its forme
peace aud happiness, and lead US to tina
glorious destiny which awaits US in th
future. Your alcctionate sister,
NJ L. DAVIS.
for the Na.hvlls UaiorJ