The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-03-19
rhs Golden Opportunity for the Display
OF Rebel Courage.

from tho RichmoGe seniiSsi, March 1871
It's an ancient remark that opportunity makes mon.
Iothing Ia moro common with persons Of spirit and
itan they read the record OF human greatness and
isanction than wish that their lives had fallen amid
be scenes which furnished the occasion for SO much
snswn.
Let all who havo generously sighed for opportunity
az In mind that opportunity Ia afforded them.
the great occasion which upon all have oppor-
unity or the display Of Whatever courage and greatness
soul God has implanted 10 them, and for the develop
lent OF whatever gifts and address they can bring TO
resnes, the "Mad Anthonysn the dsshing Light Horse
ATTY the sIeepIess Marion, all have their representa-
vsd 70 msro the Of maoy Of our c
historic and renowned The list il still OPEN and
hero are many candidates for like astinstion
But there praise which Is open 10 every one even 10
40 humblsst among us All Of us may not hope 70
hieve great name; but to all Il Is allowed 70 win
onsst fame, such as kings might be proud Of The op.
ortunity comes not merely 10 him whose eoquence and
isdom at him for tho Head In OF the country
~ him Who qualified TO guide In strategy or shine
arms II comes also TO the humbest citizen who has
hand TO help heart ~ love his country. Nay some
n, the proudcst trumps Of the grand OCCASION have
N won by the loving wifi mother, who has backlcd
sword or the knapsa on the object OF her tender
lection and sent him TO the war; and who, enduring
own dsresses with patience and orttudc has follow
him 70 the camp with words o. resolution aud en-
The opportunity has come to an-are all improv-
.ir ~ Is tho statesman aiming 10 achieve
1vabe fame by distinguished servicef 10 the oihcer
scrIaclng the suggestions " present ease, to an
ntirng activity and enterprise In winning sue
sss 70 his country Is the soldier making up .
scord that shall tell only of his praiso7 Il tho
t,zsn at home exhibiting dsintcrest dncss and devo-
on such o. the cause roquresS Are all our ladies'
,arcrs in that fame which the sex has 10 well wont
Let every put these questions honestly TO hmself
~ henceforth act his conscience shall BID him IL
I'D be idle 10 pretend that all have endured the trial
ID the test OF opportunity, without shonor Some
ave proved traitors have shrunk from their posts
duty Some have deserted TO the enemy Some
ave abandoned themselves 70 the pursuit OF gain.
ONE have been factious Some have been croakers:
ONE have repnsd under the pressure OF pryation, aud
ccome fsint.hesried and weary. Some have
hown themselves whipped That opportunity which
A. fame for Others and laid up store OF pleasant
iemores and honest self respect for future enjoyment
" brought disgrace in greater less degree TO these
he cowboys and tories aud royasts Of the last century
iade up their record 81 the time thai brave and
,yal men making up holrs. We have parallel CT
btion Some arc acquiring fame that shall 1--we
proven while those that may prove unequal the great
will be an everlasting hissiag and reproach to
II heir descendants
well within them tho hearts o heroes and tho souls Of
,atots IL IA only gold that will endure tho cruciLc
mi happily gold wifi endure H. Let every con sidcr
hal his character Ia now exhibition that his honor
stake and that oppoft nifty showing 10 the world
vheth he has within him the elements which cntte
man 10 respect or whether he Is shsm fraud and
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