Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-06-09


MEssRs EDIFoRs:-Theie are artists
who lay fiery color beneath Tranquil
blue sky; and so the hearts that answer
fervsntly to the Washington appeal for
help by means Of NOn-ImportAtion, are
kindIing sacred fires for humanity. There
is an external view to be taken in favor Of
the new movement and it can rally TO its
aid powerful arguments to show that
the msteriAl prosperity Of this nation wiz
be enhanced by the encouragement Of
American manufactures. The man or Wo-
man who stands with idle heart at this
critical hour, stands guilty before that
future which swsits his ehildrenS chill
dren. The Government needs present &C.
tivity in this matter. 1t might and proba-
bly, would stsggsr on vnder its mighty
burden and take us safely though painful
ly to final success. Mr.. Chase Is Q superb
fnsncier, but it is igncble 70 divorce our
interest and help from our legislators. It
is as If the grown sons and daughters Of .
family So stheir psrsntstoiling insHeatand
anguish to maintain them honorably, and
merely said: "0h, father and mother can
do it, they are responsible" The sanction
Of the Senste's committee on Ways and
Means is sufficient to make sll feel safe
about this matter. They consult often
with Mr.. Chase, and he and the President
consult together. It would be totally i'm
proper for Mr.. Lincoln or his Cabinet To-
notice the movement officially, and it was
1 l.. l.. - -
answer was ssgscious, and the best one
he could have given for effect across the
water. If he felt annoyed by being waited
upon by ladies who wished to obtain his
expresses appreciation, it was at their
shortsightedness in not perceiVing
that the President should not be
committed in this matter. We're
our Legislators at Washington not in favor
OF this movement, the most vehement ap.
pesls against it would have Influenced
their districts ny this time. Gentlemen
feel q 3elioacy in urging ladies 70 make
personal sserifoes, hence it becomes prop
er that women should start in the Nation.
al Covenant themselves, asking the assist
snee and cooperation Of the gentlemen.
II is women who should do the most work
in the matter, for the political campaign
necessarily absorbs the partial attention
of fathers, husbands and brothers. A look
towards our struggling armies eaehiers"
should nerve every loyal wouan's hesdsy,
effort. She is unworthy to be q soldtr to
wife, or daughter, or sister, who will not
silence her selfish timidity aud prove an
inspired worker st this moment, when SO
much depends upon instant action and
she is unworthy to be q daughter Of
America who says, at is not my
businessP Ahl there ia business
that the Almighty puts before rs, and We
can slight it only 81 the cost Of an impoV-
erished soul The women OF 1864 arc
called upon to light fiery patriotism in
timid breasts, whose glory shall burn for
ever and forever, in primal splendOr, to
coming generations. Il is this inner as
peet which gives immense importance 10
Anti Importation. The moral eject Of
teaching young girls to sacrifice for the
fstherlsnd, will make glorious mothers for
glorious posterity. It is the character
Of people that is the gusge Of national
failure or success. This war will strike
H0rs et thssF0s5a-Sky AAEzanal, eharaaiar
work amid Ere and blo0d-but Sons do
not work at sll, OF only lay down burning
Goals for the soldiers feet to walk upon.
Now is presented task for woman. Soma
will love their ease and vain adornment,
though it be enjoyed at the price Of ma
tons thrOes,-but others will prove Wor-
thy Of the age in watch they live
DIANA