The daily clarion. [volume] (Meridian, Miss.) 1863-1866, 1864-06-14


e ward any and everything that can be uset
j. for the relief Of our sick and wounded.
G. X. MARSHALL,
y General Agent for Mississippi.
= AS you will learn from the above notice
:, n Relief Association has been formed toI
7 the aid and welfare of onr soldiers. Iti
: not intended to abolish or change any
! other arrangements for thoir welfare.
but only as additional or cumulative, by
!, concentrating or sympathizing the laborS
and exertions OF those at home to more
] certainly and more fully supply the wants
and add to the comforts and necessities
of our noble soldiers.
1t is unnecessary to make any remarks
concerning the war. The worst fears have
been fully realized, and Yankee abolition
ism, stripped Of its fimsy veil, stands
forth in all its native, hideous, plimi-
tive, misshapen monstrosity. Let mono
deceive themselves regarding the mode,
or the period Of peace; the only hope Of
either is in the strong hearts and arms OF
our soldiers upon terms written by the
points OF their swords.
| therefore call upon all Mississippians
to speed the good work. Meet and send
money, medicines, bandages, or supplies
Of any. kind. Refugees in this State or
Alabama can form sub-associations wher-
ever located, and citizens, at home can do
the same in every county, and by so doing
supply all our wants.
Let none stand oacl because they can
| procure but little. Remember that the
waters of earth are made up from drops
| that trickle, and brooks that murmur, to
vi thaf
suppose thousand of our women were to
knit, very few OF our soldiers would ever
need socks; and SO with every other sup
ply, added to its far more important and
cheering virtue viz: encouragement.
Do not say that our soldiers are brave,
and do not need Indictment This is not
so. Every human being requires moral
support and mutuality, whether it be the
preacher in the pulpit, the actor upon
the stage the speaker in the rostlum, or
the general in the field He who fights
for lucrc or love of blood is mercenary
or brute, who like our enemy, must fall
before the power of rectitude and princi-
pie. Itwas the hope of the approval of
his God that sustained Rogers at tho
stake as he sang hosannas, while the
flames crisped his flesh to cinders. Ii was
the thought that he was fighting against
the murderers of our Savior, that upheld
Murat when battling single handed upon
Mount Tabor against myriads of foes.
And when Erskine was poor, briefless
barrister it was the thought that his lit
tie children were tugging at his robe, cry
ing, "Father, now is the time to get us
bread, (" that caused burst of eloquence,
fire and energy that electrified nation,
and established his undying fame,
To bur women, make special appeal.
Their interests are deeper than that of
men. The latter may become exiles, out
casts, or corpses; but when you reflect
that the Yankee women consider them
selves yoar superiors, and yet by their
doctrine of miscegenation they acknowl-
edge themselves upon the level of your
negroes, the fate reserved for you is too
horrible to dream Of.
Do you think you are weak and power
less. You ore .just the reverse. 1t was
the sight Of his lady's scarf that raised
the sinking energies of Amadis and ena
bled him to tercely crush his foe. When
France was drenched in
Dlood and none dared even whisper
lgainst the tyrant of the reign Of terror, it
vas ga perishable rose thrown by the
eeble hand Of women from the depths OF
IN iron. grated dungeon that hurled the
wretch 10 copdign punishment and saved
air France and when your soldiers re-
member that they strike for what men
iold dear, their blows will fell upon th"
oe like that of "Richard Couer de Leon"
lpon the head OF ''F ont de Boeul.",
Then, Mississippians, come out come
,ut and help the cause! If you cannot
landle the sword. you can nerve the arm
hat YIELDS it. Unite and concentrate
he energies and influence Of your Bibles,
our families and your firesides, and your
words, and you will soon experience the
ruth of the assertion Of Napoleon; "a
ation determined to be free never can
e conquered"
The Rev. J. NJ Lewis will act As agent
Or the State of Mississippi, and receive
nd forward all supplies to "The Missis-
ippi Relief A .sociatioG Of care G. K. Mar
hall. Mississirpi Derot, at Atlanta, Gu.