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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Orations at the unveiling of the statue of Stonewall Jackson, Richmond, Va., October 26th, 1875. (search)
at is in all cases the primary thing for him, and determines all the rest. It was surely the primary fact, the supreme fact in the history of General Jackson, and I cannot leave the subject without adding that those who confound his faith in Providence with fatalism, mistake both the spiritual history of the man and the meaning of the very words they employ. Those who imagine that his faith savored of bigotry do not know that one characteristic of his religion was its generous catholicity,f his character to the notice of the world. It was his renown as a soldier of the country which made him known to men as a soldier of the Cross. And since nothing so captivates the popular heart or so kindles its enthusiasm as military glory, Providence has made even that subservient to a higher purpose. Men cannot now think of Jackson without associating the prowess of the soldier with the piety of the man. Thus his great military renown is the golden candlestick holding high the celestial l
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The battle of Honey Hill. (search)
onstituted leader in that mighty war which consolidated the energies, the patriotism, and the supreme devotion of this land, to him the first honorary member of this Association, and the only one complimented with the badge which we, as active members, so fondly cherish, do we—giving expression to sentiments which are dominant in the breasts of thousands—cordially tender our sympathies in this the season of his declining years and multiplying infirmities, hoping that it will please a kind Providence to lengthen out his illustrious life for the joy of kindred and the further respect and honor of this age. Verily hath his soul brooked the turning tide With that untaught, innate philosophy Which, be it wisdom, coldness, or deep pride, Is gall and wormwood to an enemy. With a sedate and all enduring eye, he remains ‘unbow'd beneath the ills upon him piled.’ Heaven grant he may never find ‘That life protracted, is protracted woe.’ There is another—not a Confederate—who, st
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Letter of instructions to Hon. John Slidell. (search)
f the world upon these questions which deeply concern the interests of the Confederate States, he does not present their claim to a recognized place amongst the nations of the earth from the belief that any such recognition is necessary to enable them to achieve and secure their independence. Such an act might diminish the sufferings and shorten the duration of an unnecessary war, but with or without it he believes that the Confederate States, under the guidance of a kind and overruling Providence, will make good their title to freedom and independence, and to a recognized place amongst the nations of the earth. When you are officially recognized by the French Government, and diplomatic relations between the two countries are thus fully established, you will request an audience of His Imperial Majesty for the purpose of presenting your letters accrediting you as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the Confederate States, near His Imperial Majesty, and in that capa
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 34 (search)
as I pressed my left hand against my side I felt there a strange, wild fluttering, as of an imprisoned bird. With the other I slowly and stealthily unloosed the stiletto from its sheath, for it stuck tightly in the silver scabbard, and still gazed at him with unflinching nerves and tense muscles. Whether he saw and divined the movement, or whether he heard his companions galloping away, I know not; or if, indeed, any means were necessary in this wonderful intervention of a protecting Providence; I only spoke these words very low, and my own voice was strange to me in its vibrating intensity: What do you mean, sir? Open that door! One moment more his eye retained its fiendish brightness, then drooped. He turned, unlocked the door, and went down, I following. Down stairs all was quiet. They had gone to find Mr. DeG., somebody told me. As the big blonde threw himself into his saddle I remarked in a stage-aside to V., I think I see some of Wheeler's men coming down the lane.
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The Medical profession in the war. (search)
and North, took in this unhappy fratricidal war. The assembling of great armies and the unavoidable privations of war tend to engender disease. The conflict of arms results in wounds and death. Here we are of avail to the State, for— A wise physician skilled our wounds to heal, Is more than armies to the public weal. I believe that the real feeling which actuated the great body of our medical men who entered the service of their respective sections, was that they were called by Providence to a great work of mercy and compassion to their fellowmen; and I believe that, as a body, they did do their duty in that generous and catholic spirit which has ever characterized the actions of our noble profession. As good Samaritans, they went to pour the oil of consolation into the lacerated wounds of their bleeding countrymen. When the turbulent, self-interested politician was employing all his powers to rouse the baser passions of his fellowmen, and add fresh fagots to the already