Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-03-18

either enlightened, civilized, half-ciyil-
lied or barbarous--then | am entirely at
fault in regard to its effect upon nations.
We need go 10 further for an example of
the workings of this hell born and God
forsaken institution than our own dis
tracted, torn and agtated land, whose
agitation and distraction can clear y be
traced to that evil of evils, slaYery-the
tool OF treason and handle Of secession.
| would ask il it is not the duty of every
man who has right to the sacred pre-
cincts of the palpit to point out our evils,
warn us of and tell US how to avoid them !?
And how better shall we avoid the evils
of slavery than to abolish it.? Does it
prick the tender conscience Of the gem
.leman to hear the Singer" mentioned in
the pulpit? Or is he afraid he will lose
his share of blessings from "the founi
from whence all blessings fow?" Does
the Bible say if thy brother does aught
against thee 90 reason with and convince
him of his wrong and then he will turn
back If it does l am not posted, that's
all.
After summing it all up he wants to
know what we have gained? We have
gained and are gaining one OF the most
glorious achievements that any people
ever gained under like circumstances.-
We are wiping out stain that has cast
a shade upon the character of our nation.
We are settling up family quarrel that
could not be settled in any other way, for
reason and logic were entirely out of the
question, and when such were advanced
they were met by gutta percha canes,
bowie knives and revolyers. Perhaps
my copperhead friends will call this chiv-
airy. 1t is southern chivalry and it has
been met none too soon by northern Steel
If we wait to reason after our own loved
flag has been fired upon and made to lick
the dust by band of traitors, we wait
only to prolong the struggle and increase
the miseries attending it. We have also
shown TO the world that Yankee grit and
Yankee genius is not to be despised.-
period of three years we have
navy which at home is able |
o compete with the combined navies of |
he world. But suppose we have gained
Iothing. We were forced into the con-
ict and must maintain our rights as a
alton or lose everything. Honor, cred
+. responsibility and nationality-are
lese to be thrown away for a within i?
" no; let Us never lose sight of the
BON bequeathed to US by our noble sires
freedom and liberty cementing togeth-
the brotherhood of states.
My worthy friend speaks Of retro
'ade among the women and children of
g freedmen as far as relates to civiliza.
IN, morals and religion. What an idea +
at the absence of the males should de-
ade the opposite sex for they certain
could afford no protection to them
,ainst the Vaccinations of their base
asters if they were there. While on !,
o other hand those who have been for
nate enough to obtain their liberties q
ave made rapid progress towards en-
ghtenment and have been a decided help
Fastening the death of treason. God
less their stout hearts and willing hands
their skins are black.
1t is indeed an age of religion and re- y
rm, but not in Jay, fear; at least,
nong the copperheads.
II. d. CHAMBERLAIN,
Formerly of Co. B, Sd Vt. Vols.