The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-12-21

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towards that Fodarai Rannhi;o .wh;oh
the N6rths nresented His, father had
been q soldier in its service md
through him, he wass connected With
the immortal Washington Robert too
had received y his military educat;on
from the Union. and had "eoten ;,s
salt" !"
He had not to comnla;n IF neo,ect or
of mistrust. His worth had ,been resog
nized--his promotion nrohised IN he
rapid as we'll as sure. Bnt. when tho
session Of Virginia had been affected
and war was hoyeriug along tbe bordar
of the State. 10 his anxious effort to
discover his own path o, dutv. he stern.
lv sunnresscd verv nersonal inclinot;on
and calmly surrendered his individuai
views and 'feelinpa NJ the demand n
nubi;e dutv Virginia he believed
was entitled 70 claim him as her own
and V;ro;n;a's claim. .honId .be satisfied
She micRt have acted nnadyisedlv
She mie6t hayo been foolish in throw.
inc her weioht into the scale ofa verv