f m ONE FLAG, ONE LAND, ONE HEART, ONE HAND, ONE NATION, EVERMORE! Y O L . II. HAETFORD, OOOT., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1869. NO. 10. iioiirs at iom t. loyal he raised a Regiment and led it as dignity in death.” It tells us of Nelson ties that belong to them. What can bo Col. It had a weary march to New Mad­ before his last battle,— Trafalgar— saying expected of a few men who, standing a- rid, hard times and tho usual fortunes of “ now for a peerage or Westminster Ab­ lone, and unaided, try to stem the tide of THE AKMY OF TENNESSEE. war, followed by a baptism of fire on bey but in none of these is there an he­ demoralization, that is carrying politics BT SERIOUS WILKINS. many bloody fields. roic element so pure, so unselfish, so to the dogs ? Can they be expected to Tho following lyric of “ Tho army of Tonnossoo ” .At luka, led by Colonel B. it drove magnanimous as that developed on Amer­ stand up unassisted. It is no' desirable just revised aud corrected for publication was writ­ back Van Dorn’s best troops. The Col­ ican battle fields. Oh, brethren, to die, task to be compelled to take part in these ten by Dr. E. A. Duucau, known to tho reading pub­ onel was twice wounded by musket balls, a Christian soldier, with your eye fixed lic as “ SeriousWilkins,” staff Surgeon on tho staff of matters, since they have come to such an Cron. McPherson at the time of hia death aud after­ and still kept the field, slowly riding along on the Great Captain of your salvation, unsavory condition, but the only sweet­ ward with General Shermaa. It was first sung by the lines encouraging his men, who stood such a death is not only sublime, but glo­ ening method lies in the course alluded tho author at a Christmas party given at the head­ fire like veterans. At length the third rious ! Mere earthly fame grows dim, quarters of General Sherman in Savanah, Ga., Dec. to above. And until honest men and true, 24th, 1864. This is tho first time it has been given ball threw him helpless from his horse, dwindles and darkens into night beside will consent to take off their coats, and to tho public as corrected. [Ed.] but the day was saved by his splendid such triumphs. Transcended destiny ! do the work that they have so long dele­ Historic band of tried heroes, bravery. For weeks his life was despair­ what patriot’s soul would not pant for it ? gated to party hacks and professional Whose glories ne’er can fado, ed of. The second month found him a- How precious the legacy and lessons of politicians, they caunot expect, and have While lives a bard to chronicle Tho record they have made; gain at the head of his Regiment. When such martyr lives! Who can compute no business to ask for reform.— What Whose course was marked by victories, the Army was massed, under Gen. Grant, the value of their influence to ours and the would be thought of a merchant who Whose banners led ths way General B. was put in command of a Brig­ coming ages ? When the history of this To the van of every battle, should give the conduct of his business Though last to leave tho fray. ade. Soon we find them at Baker’s Creek, awful rebellion shall be written by some into the hands of incompetent persons or where Boomer’s Brigade ended the fight unborn Bancroft, Irving or Everett, the The nursery of great commanders, sharpers, and then complain that he fail­ Mark each glorious name in victory, wherever his men went he led brightest pages in the annals of our na­ ed to realize the full benefits arising That gems our country’s history, them,— their perils and triumphs shared. tion’s memory shall be filled with the therefrom, and that his affairs were mis­ And fills the trump of fame. On May 22d, while assaulting Vicksburg, names of liberty-loving soldiers, the hero managed. “ Good enough for him,” Here G r a n t won liis first laurel wreath ; His virgin victory’s crown. he fell. Those who knew him knew how martyrs of this fratricidal war. And would be the just and universal verdict And laid the first foundation of sweet life was to him. They can appre­ when our old earth, leaving the dark or­ in such a case. There are to be found His future great reuowu. ciate the spirit of self-sacrifice which con­ bit of its aberration, shall roll back into every whero, in ^11 parties, good men who So it was with “B i l l y S h e r m a n ,” trolled him. The bloom of life was his, the sunshine of Eden, and then wheel on stand up for right and justice, aud who (God bless the old Tycoon) with the heart of a child, the eye of an beside the track of the Sun of Righteous­ May his star of fame e’en bo as bright; always sink self in tho consideration of ness, unmatched, except by the name of As summer sun at noon. artist, and the soul of a poet. He saw the public good, but what can these few May his name float down time’s channels everything beautiful, and enjoyed it in Immanuel, shall be the name of holy men do to turn the current of political corrup­ W ith golden memories rife, every fibre of his being. But he saw hia — martyrs for God and liberty, who have As one great heart who loved himself tion that threatens to engulf them? Less than a nation’s life, country had need of him ; with a courage died to save their country. They can scarcely make an eddy, and are as sublime, a faith as simple, and a soul as only mournful tidemarks that serve to Here the genius o f M cP h e r s o n First plumed its eagled wing. pure as ever actuated man, he went forth THE REFORMATION OF POLITICS. show how far the waters are from where And won a diadem ip ore rich, with his life in his hands, to offer it to his It is claimed by impartial and thinking they ought to be. The right class of citi­ Than ever yet crowned king; country and his God. For his crowu was a martyr’s wreath, men of both parties that the condition of zens can get control of and manage polit­ An extract from Colonel K., of General lu freedom’s holy cause politics in this country at present is very ical affairs if they will, and until they And a name that will last as long Grant’s staff, will tell how he was loved bad. The management and direction of make an effort to do so, and to thus take As S i n a i ’s decade laws. and mourned: political affairs has been given up too the direction of these matters out of the A n d here prayed the Christian H o w a r d , “ Our sky is not cloudless. Dark shad- much to professional politicians and wire hands of those who pervert aud misuse The U avelock of his day; Ovvshave cast their gloom over our hearts; An empty sleeve hung by his side. pullers, who prostitute them to personal them their complaints will be heard with the darkest was the death of poor Boomer. That told of “ Fair Oaks” fray. aud private objects, and divert them from lictle sympathy, and will effect nothing. Twas his j>roud fortune to command I cannot tell you what he was, you knew their proper and legitimate ends. These They refuse to attempt this, from a mor­ At Ezra’s church melee ; and loved him so w ell; but I can tell you Aud H a g e n , at McCal.ester: evils are daily growing more serious, and bid desire to avoid excitement and dis­ that his loss is more generally deplored While marching to the sea. it is a question of grave importance cussion, or from a fear of being found than that of any officer who has fallen in working outside of party limits. So they Here rose tlie star of L o g a n too. whether we shall be able to over-throw this campaign. Personally I could al­ Bright as a meteor’s ray, and conquer them, or be obliged to sur­ take whatever slate is made up for them Wiiose light shall brighten history’s page. most feel the bullet in my own heart thnt render our young nationality a prey to by merely party exigencies, and endorse And grace tho minstrel’s lay. pierced his head. Vicksburg is bought at Sharp aud grim were the words ho spoke, their rapacity. The field of politics has it with their votes, although they must Shrill as higliland slogan, a heavy price if no other life is jiaid.” baen abandoned too much to men who do needs hold their noses while doing so ! Tho old "Jifleenth” with “ forty rounds,” General Grant says, “ Boomer made the not scruple at any means necessary to ac­ Let each honest man and good citizen “ Went in” for J o h n n ie L o g a n . most gallant fight at Champion Hills of complish their ends,— in which ends pri­ take it upon himself to investigate and There is another name that’s dear, any ofliccr of my army.