The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-05-25
The Confcdernte Dead.

M'-. Editor: Ple'se allow me space in your valu-
able journal to make some further suggestions
relative to the decorating Of the graves and COM
memorating the names of our once brave but now
departed soldiers.
In the first place, I beg to disclaim all idea or
intention Of saying one word in my former article
that would in the least influence the cold shoulder
against the patriotic move that the Ladies' Asso-
citation is now making. No, mol My wish was and
is now to shon them s'znore excellent ,cay" than
that oontemplatedi in their resolutions.
I admit that it may be greatly beneficial for us
to often visit the receptacles OF the dead and shed
the tear of affectionate memory over the halowed
spot, which sometimes acts as soothing balm to
the widowed heart. It is there that we can behold
ourselves as mortal beings, and that there, too,
place appointed for us all. We well know that,
by an rrevocable decree Of the Great Maker and
tDisposer Of events, these mortal remains, when
thus deposited, must return to the dust from
whence they come, and cannot return to us on
earth again; therefore, they need not our care.
But the living, the destitute widow and orphan,
we have with us, and are now in want-hence, if
we desire to decorate the graves, and ever re-
member the dead, let us throw the arm Of protec-
tion around the distressed widow, which will be
ornamenting the grave Of her departed husband
with flowers whose fragrance will be more sweet
than the Otto Of Roses.
Do we desire to perpetuate the names of our
once brave and distinguished JoHNsoN-the high
toned and invincible STEyENs-the gallant ELL
OFT, and host Of others, their compatrfots in
arms, who, as brave and gallant pt-iuates in the
ranks Of our. army, went forth to do battle and
now fill patriots grave2 then let us look up their
once loved little ones, now homeless orphans,
and go educate and cultivate their minds that in
them We can have restored to us those high
toned principles and shining inteects that en-
larged the hearts and swellsd the bosom Of their
fathers.
Thus, ladies, you will in the most lasting man.
ner commemorate the deceased braves in the
adorned minds Of those children, which will be a
monument that will reflect with transcendent
splendor your benevolent and devoted love for
them.
In conclusion, allow me to say that, however in.
significant my pen may be, the object is super
latively grand, and have endeavored to dis
charge my duty, except to contribute as God in
contamination, beg most respectfully to suggest
that when the ladies' association meet on the
memorable day, snd at the sacred spot where
they have resolved to meet, and shall have com.
pleted the object contemplated in their resolution,
that they then and there resolve themselves into
IN association, and recommend the ladies in the
several strics Of the State to form similar asso-
Citations (auxiisry to the Ladies' Association Of
Charleston, if you please), whose object it shall
be to thus care for the before-named widows and
orphans, whereby the time shall come when ''their
ohildrens children shall rise up and call you
blessed"
Fear not, the want of money which may be ne
oessary for your success. You have only to put
forth your united influence, which will act upon
those who have the means like the crushing OF o
mighty wind" ami 80 touch their hearts that they
will excaim, Ladies, "whst shall we do" to aid
you in your noble undertaking and in the end, q
monument will have been completed that will con-
tinue to rise higher and higher, and shine both
here and in eternity with resplendent grandeur.
PHuO-PREDON.