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

afr. Editor: Please allow me space in your yalu-
| able journal to mako 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, 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, no! My wish was and
Is now to sho,o then, s'n,ore excellent ,oay" than
that contemplated in their resolutions
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 tho hallowed
spot, which sometimes acts as soothing balm to
the widowed heart. 1t is there that we can behold
ourselves as mortal beings, and that there too is
place appointed for us all. We we'll know that,
by an irrevocable decree of the Great Maker and
Disposer Of events, these mortal remains, when
thus deposited must return to the dust from
whence they come, and cannot return to us OH
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-
ton 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 srEvENs-th the gallant ELL
OFT, and o host Of others, their compatriots in
arms; who, as brave and gallant priuates in the
ranks Of our army, went forth to do battle and
now fill PATRIOTS grave then let us look up their
once loved little ones, now homeless orphans
and 30 educate and cultivate their minds that in
them we can have restored to US those high
toned principles and shining intellects that en-
larged the hearts and swellod the bosom Of their
fathers.
Thus ladies, you will in the most lasting man
ner commemorate tho deceased braves in the
adorned minds Of those children which will be
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
his Providence may enable me to do, towards its
contamination, I beg most respectfully to suggest
that when the ladies' association meet on the
memorable day, and 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
an association, and recommend the ladies In the
severa! districts Of the State to form similar asso
Citations (auxiliary to the Ladies' Association OF
Charleston, you pleaae), whose object it shall
be to thus care for the before-named widows and
orphans, whereby the time shall come when "their
children's children shall rise up and call you
blessed"
Fear not. the want of money which may be ne
cessary 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
mighty wind" and so touch their hearts that they
will exclaim, Ladies', "what shall we do" to aid
you in your noble undertaking and in the end, a
monument will have been completed that will con-
tinue to rise higher and higher, and shine both
here and in eternity with resplendsnt grandeur.
PHHO-PREDON,