Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1879-03-15

can be of but little service in plague; and
seriously question their rIgh- to leopardlzs
their lives for SO slim prospect OF useful
ness. Every mau has his Influence. The
greater his influence, the more important
that he should set an example, which will
be productive of the greatest amount
of good. If all cur prominent
citizens had left when urged, the authorities
would not have had half the trouble IN de-
populatng the infected city. But one lnhu-
entail citizen remaining, induced others to
do so, and thus thousands persisted and mui-
hplled the number Of helpless orphans and
widows to he provided for by the generous
public. Was this as it should have been,
Messrs. Editors? Now that my field of labor
Is confined to a church in the northern per-
ton OF your city, wish to know my duty. If
| be not correct IL my present views, lest this
saffron foe OF humanity should visit US again,
/, too, should be regarded as a desSSter if
dare follow the dictates of my own con-
science, whatever that may then be. The
Herald man would have the minister as
officer to rennalE on the battlefield when his
command, according to the marching orders
of municipal authorities, had long departed!
What report ne has gwen of the clergy.
Great is the rumor Of this dreadful Knight. y"
Ministers must be cautions of his logic He
evidently believes In the doctrine, Lay on
Nancy" for l seriously doubt if he struck
the bear single hex. But let US not be I'M
charitable. | am thoroughly convinced now
that ministers, as general thing, eau be of
no more service than any good hired nurse,
who are not liable to the infection, and hav-
ing far more experience, and know better
how to take eAse OF the sick.
think it widen to stick to
our profession, EHa let others do
the same. Ne FNjtOy ultra crepidGm.
In conclusion, | would say, let no one sup
pose l would detract aught from the brilliant
chaplet which binds the brow of our noble
brethren who felt that they should stay, and
fall, If need be, at their post OF duty. For
to an enlightened, educated conscience, the
post of duty is what Providence points and
consc ence approves. To such heroes al
honor is due, and proudly will we embalm
their noble deeds In memory's most sacred
casket, and cur chi6ren's children learn to
speak their merited praise. While living we
shall
Proud Of her treasure snail march with 1t down
TO latest times; and sculpture in her turn
Give bond Ia stone and enduring brass
To guard them and tmmoItalize her trust"
And we only ask that all citizens, minis
ters as well as other freemen, shall be
permitted TO decide each for himself the line
of duty, as he feels 1t In his own conscience;
whether his God would have him escape, as
Paul felt he should at one time from those
seeking his life at Damascus, or die as he
felt at another time called upon to do at Je-
rusalem. Now, MessTs. Editors, having
taken the unpopular side of this question,
and for fear If | write under nom de plume
some unfortunate minister might be accused
and thereby fall under the ban of the Her
AIDS man and be ''shorn of his influence"
If not by him be invited ito step down and
out, | shall sign my real name and be ready
TO obey marching orders.