The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-08-21
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An enchanting halo surrounds this word.
A harmonious euphony yibrates from It's
sound. IL is the most mellow word in our
language. ID WAS The watcb-word in heaven
before this mighty globe was spoke into ex-
istance-its melody sill echoes there-aud
will, through the rolling ages Of eternity. 1t
is the magic word that has ralici millions
to deedSBf noble daring, it has been siezed
by each successive combination OF the hui
man family to accomplish desired objects,
good aud evil. All must perceive that in
Union there is strength, and that united we
stand and divided we must fall. What Lam
guage thrills through the soal of the patriot
and christian like +" OR Union, the watch
word OF 1TT6 and 1868. And shall this Ugion
be preserved TO millions yet unborn, or will
we like nations that have goRe before us, suf-
fer patriotism TO be strangled and 5asely suf-
focatad by party dissension, originated By
drmagogues, and those who care only for
place, loapes and fshes2 For years, too lit
tie care and attention has been given to the
selection Of ourleading men-parties too Of.
zen select their leaders from bad men not
Trustworthy, as was the case in the selection
Of Andy johnson. only name this fiet to in.
duce reflections Let us lay the adage closely
to our hearts" URtted zee stdRd-dyide ed we
fan"
Uaon! oh that sympho&ous word. Moth
ers, teach your babes to lisp it 1t is the first
word they should be Taught to speak. Let
this be the watch-word from the White House
(which will soon be) down to the rude cabin
Of the INSTRUMENTATION the Atlantic to
the Pacifc-from the Northern Provinces of
Queen Victoria to the land Of Montezomas.
Let the Christians make it their watch
word in the conflict with the man Of sin-let
every Church, and member thereof, cultivate
the Uuion-let every Society formed for the
amelioration Of the condition of man culti-
vaie it. Let the students Of our Colleges and
Seminaries Of every kind cultivate it, our
primary schools in particular, should impress
II in their prayers as did the great Washing
ton beside his camp fires. Let parents teach
it daily by precept and example to :heir lisp
ing children. Let them teach it to the straug-
er within their gates. Let il be the rnllying
word between husband and wife, Let il be
the bond Of peace to guide us ia an the CON
Germs of lite, and, above an, let US live in the
constant enjoyment Of Union with The great
Jehovah, and be prepared to enter into that
heavenly union where songs of enphonious
symphony shall burst rom the lips Of count
less millions who commenced their union with
God and the Lamb before they left their
:enements Of clay.
Washington says " 1t is Of infinite nc ment
hat you should properly estimate the i'm
mence value of our AdiioHal onion : that we
should cherish q cordial, babituaI, and i'm
movable attachme nt to it, = : 8 watching
for its preservation with jealous anxiety, Dis
countenauoing whatever mny suggest even a
Puspiciou that it can in any event, be aban-
donel, 1t is a main pillar in the edifce of
your real independence, the support Of your
tranquility at home, your peace abroad, of
our safety, Of our prosperity"
FRANKLIS.