The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1884-07-10
h WOMEN IN TIE WAR.
INTO THE BITTEH END!
uNFALTERING FAITH OF A FAIR
TLORIDIAN.
,;h, ,Sayom, of Clarendon Co., S. c., i,
Charleston Weekly Netcs.

id, ,Saron, Of Clarendon Co., S. c., in
So ~ Charleston Weekly News.
\ the Female Seminary in Tallahassee
pvv of girls was gathered, on a bright
ter morning in 1861, around q dark
red maiden who had mounted q bench
s. with flushed cheeks and shining eyes
making what tho girls called "Se.
sionn speech, but which was in reality
slcfence of her native State of South
alma. The school was about equally
;ded in sentiment, part being in favor
lihe Union and part for Disunion; and
her did politicians plead their cause
IN more impassioned earnestness than
these impulsiye young creatures.
.tie Weston was the speaker on this
IS s3sasion. "Who would be thrall of the
nkee," she said "who in this crowd"
boxing scornfully around-''dares
blame the noble old State of South
solina for rising in her might and
owing off the oppressor's yoke. l
ary in her pluck; l am glad that she
s The first to shake herself free from
= = CALLING shackle5 Of tyranny, and am
Sud to know that my adopted State,
"a beautiful Land Of Flowers, was not
IN in stepping to her side. l have five
others. / wish they were all old
:=Sugh .c 6gat i" So carried away was
s. by her enthusiasm. she did not notice
al one of the teachers had entered and
) listening with look of intense
ausement on his face, until q slight stir
that part of the hall caused her to look
alnd, and observing the arch smile on
j lips, she sprang from her perch and
yered her face with both hands to hide
e burning bushes. The ringing of
"a bell now called them to books, and
s the study and recitation of lessons all
! le was for time forgotten.
LOYAL TO HER HEARTS CORE.
Now let us see how this fair champion
her country's honor stood the test.
8 hen her two brothers, both passionate.
loved by her and scarcely yet old
ough to enlist, ranged themselves at
D call of their country among the de.
dde:s of the South, did she finch from
8 trial? Did her heart fail and her
Briotism grow cool? No; she was loyal
her hearts core. When she saw them
ling forth in all the confidence of youth
IA strength, deathly faintness seized
,sf heart. With pale and trembling
rs, but with resolute glance and q
ght smile, she waved a farewell, and
sn, rushing to her chamber, gave vent
Cher mingled feelings. "Oh God," she
ed, "be with my darling brothers. aud
lille upon my country's cause" What
lreary feeling of apprehension filled
heart, and yet what glow of pride
.2she felt in her inmost soul that they
uld never prove recreant to her trust.
jr not drop of coward blood flowed in
Seir veins and we'll that sister knew it.
when the battle of Seven Pines was
pght, her eldest brother, while gallant.
leading his company, fell pierced
fough the heart. The second brother
rang forward, caught his brothers. fall
g body, laid it tenderly down, and,
,aspiDg his sword from the fast relaxing
3gers, waved it above his head and
Souted, "Come, boys, follow me, and
nght with the fury of desperation, and
81 the oicse of the day he too lay bleeding
'punded seriously but not fatally. All
i w was the sisters patriotism put to its
yerest test. Crushed like flower she
~ moaning in her agony. "Oh my
9untry, the srifice is indeed great.
by freedom will be dearly bought when
p price is paid in the life blood of thy
,4blest SONS. But thy liberty must be
ebieved-my country must be free p'
his was but one among thousands OF
milar instances.
THE SOLDIERS RELIEF SOCIETY.
The brave and loyal daughters of the
sputh, though their hearts were bleeding
every pore, sat not down in idleness.
mere was work to be done, aud they did
= The elderly ladies formed themselves
}to Soldiers Relief Society,"" and the
punger ones were united in another
pder the direction of matron. Con.
srts, tableaux and festivals were given,
9Th the proceeds of which cloth and
4rn were purchased, which busy AngsTs
''Son fashioned into clothing and socks
~ one time the news was brought that q
sentucky regiment had been cut of
lsom their homes and were suffering
arribly from the cold. Soon the Senate
hamber, where the society used to meet
sas a scene Of activity. All day they
ssitched away on coats, pants and shirts.
pd when the shades of evening sent
Gem home the "click," "click" of the
hitting needle could still be heard
)ainty fingers that had never known
Sugher work than the hemming of cam.
fic ruflles or the manufacture Of delicate
Zee, were busily making the coarse cot.
IN yarn into socks. No time had they
II lettering; the call was urgent; q box
gust be sent off. In every pair of socks
Gas placed the name Of the donor,
2gether with q verse Of poetry, a tract
note containing words Of sympathy
% cheer. In many instances the receipt
= the socks was acknowledgement very
4uching were some of the missiyes sent
return by these brave Kentuckians,
no cut off from all communication with
aeir homes and friends, seemed deeply
}atefnl for the kindness of these daugh.
ssfs OF the far South.
ENDING HER LOVER TO THE BATTLE
a FIELD.
9 But we must not lose sight of the he
pine oft his sketch. We meet her again
q 1868, not the fiery little orator, not 81
,se proud, fond sister sending her young
|4others forth to battle for their rights
Sor yet as the busy worker in the Relie
'sspciety. Sea her as she leans upon thu
I'm Of handsome young soldier, while
ae pours forth the tale of his love. Thi
git, tender light in her dark eyes, th'
3ilsh which comes and goes upon he
aeilcate check, tell US that he does no
zoo In vain. But now he is pleading 70
Ia early marriage: N"Why should ~
7at, love7 Why not unite our live
SEa be happy while we may? 1 vii
}ire n substitute and we can enjoy o
,sast q session Of happiness, aud shoult
ION, 1t will bs "a, sweet tn know that