The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1865-01-05

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citizens. than the thousands Of
brave mon who make up the volt
unteer FORCES Of our State; but the
circumstances undor which they
responded to the call certainly en-,
title them to honorable mention
From the nature of.iheir organiza
ton it was entirely unexpected to
them. They had comparatively
no notice, and but a few hours 10
arrange their home affairs. They
left farms, and stores, and offices.
and mechanical pursuits, many OF
them without ability, and all OF
them without time or opportunity,
to make provision for their families,
or arrange for the protection of
their sndustrial interests during
their absence. This they did not
/ only without murmur, but with
zeal and enthusiasm. This fact,
which so materially enhances their
credit, should not BIO withheld. Z
In the emphatic. language of the
Presidsnt-"Fhe war continues"
The great contest tor the life OF
this nation is is not yet terminated.
The year just closet has been
market by decided progress; and
we are nearer the end, not only by
the lapse of time, but by the mate
rial change in the position of par
ties, and the aspect of affairs. Our
strength ia all the elements Of con-
test is increased, while that of the
rebellion is diminished. The mass
of our people are firm and deter
mined, while the adversary 10 bel
coming broken and dispiritod. We
may yet have Ieverses in etore tor
us; but the eventtul triumph of the
Government, though it may be de-
laycd, can not possibly be prevent
ed. A review ot past events, sc
familiar to the country, would mol
now prove interesting or valuable
: while those of the future are sc
| clearly torcshadowed as to tax only
, our patience in awaiting their dc
veIopment. ,.'
f From the commencement of tli'
: great contest the State of Ohio ha'
occupied no doubtful or hesitatinl
position. Our people have assumed
| their burthens with alavrity, ant
horne them with chccrfulncas.-
= Thy have responded with prompt
itude to every call that has bee
r made upon Il e. II; and withou
f passing the bounds of becolnini
:. modesty, they may point wit
}, emotions Of pride 10 the rccor
which her sons have made for tn
state in the counsel and in Tia
r Il i'd. Ohio officers have command
y ed with distinction and honor i
g ne ,rly every department OF the sel
e vice; and Ohio soldiers have battle
It with exalted courage and patrio'
t ism upon nearly every field OF th
h wa, aud marched over portions Q
e every State that the treasonabI
leaders took into rebellion. AT II
times, and at all places, they hay
1t nobly done their duty; achievin
d for themselves and rejecting upo
d their Sla'e the highest honor
G. True, there have been grievot
sacrifices. there has been mournir
Is at many HEATH stones; and "
1t have often been called upon
vt paLse In our cxultation over Il
| noble conduct OF our living heroe
le to lament our heroes dead; b
O. even the eye bcdimmed with tea
n has caught a glance Of the fntuT
at and the stricken heart has foui
IL consolation in the assurance tn
al these principles will behallow
of in the triumph of freedom, and t
e. coming greatness and glory OF O.
IL colntry. The commandment
On the I,erp'e g to you aud to me,
Ii our allotted spheres, to move q
of ward to rho accomplish ment of Il
ed great end; and to contribute all
It. ability aud usefulness we Joss
h to the 20 nmut alton Of that gr'
"a triumph, in which not only OF
re- se'ves. but the friends of free e
ne eminent throughout the world "
at rejoice.
n. JOHN BROUGII