The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-01-27
Written for the CITIZEN.
Soil for the Ashes
of the Dead.

ClJlZ6nS Oh giles: Inc sacred
ness and humanity of this cause
turns me again to you with strong
hope. To plead with you, to i'm
plore you in the name of patriotism
and honor, in the name of principle
and justice; in the name Of civiliza-
tion and christianity to give the
few Confederate soldiers that fell in
Giles county at their post of duty,
and strangers among US, honorable
sepulchres.
Soon another year will open upon
us. Begin it, friends, with a noble
deed. Enroll your names in good
work, by handingjust one dollar of
your abundance to Mr.. Earnest
Meredith, to be placed in the hands
of our Treasurer, Mr.. J. P. May.
that coming generations may look
upon a spot made beautiful by the
hands of gratitude and affection,
and sacred by the ashes of faithful
soldiers whose noble devotion to
the land they loved has never been
exceeded at any time, nor by any
nation. Do not cry 'hard times"
and throw this appeal down, clap
your hands on your pockets, walk
away looking back at the CITIZEN =
as if the seven vials of the apoca-
Iypse were being poured forth, shak
en- over you; and that famine, beg
gary, and despair were at your heels!
lis only one dollar 1 osk of each of
you. Give it.
1 know friends, that the, rain and
the sunshine will fall alike upon the
graves of those who give or with
hold their helping hand in this
good work; but will there be no
difference in the consciences you
bear in your bosoms, nor in the
memory you leave behind you?
A few of the citizens have con-
tributed literally, but We need help
from all. The scattered Giles coun-
tians are interested in the work, as
is shown by the contributions of
the Nashville, Pulaskians, and also
a contribution of $3.50 from the
Rev. Robt. Caldwell, now a resident
of Ala. Can the home people feel
less interested than we that are exiles
from her sacred soil? Or can the
"hard times" press them closer in
his herculean grasp than he does
her scattered sons and daughters.
Shall it be said that Giles, one OF
the proudest counties Of Tennessee,
stands alone in her ingratitude to
the soldier? Giles, the birth place
of burning patriotism and deeds OF
valor, leave her dead to mOulder
"unwept, unhonored' in her waste
places! Is there a man or woman
in Giles, that can help, that viii de
ny themselves the pleasure of aid
ing in this halIowed work?
) Everywhere else in the broad lanC
: respect and gratitude are shown tC
the martyrs. The ladies Of Atlant;
} are now preparing to plant Ivy, I'm
e mortelles, &c, upon the graves o
| their undying love for those wh'
! fought for the "Lost Cause" Il
Kingston, S. c., on the 25th of Nov
r 1875, the corner stone was laid 0
D the monument to the Confederat
i dead; and a committee are nov
raising funds to pay for the same
and to place an iron-railing aroun
the spot. Think of that Sout
e Carolina, trampled in the dus
a and mire, scanned and scared by tn
o political bayonet, stricken in terro
p and financial ruin; pays a debt c
d love and gratitude to her dead so
,e diers!
N Citizens of Gllesi Let US detei
g mine to erase from the proud e
+, outchen of our county this though
IN less neglect of her soldiers. Th
Of foul stain, that lies as a fatal milde
r upon her patriotism, an eating cane,
to upon her self-respect; a putri
I'd sore upon her honor Delay L
$, longer, God has smiled upon OF
lie land and it has brought forth
d rich abundance. Your cribs al
or your bins are running over wi
p plenty. Can't you spare one doll
or Of your abundance, for this de
ol- youjustly owe to the dead? The
lis men that sacrificed so much, shi
it. we deny them honorable graves