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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 1. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 458 (search)
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battle anthem. by John Neal. Up, Christian warrior, up!
I hear The trumpet of the North Sounding the charge! Fathers and sons, to horse! Fling the old standard forth, Blazing and large! And now I hear the heavy tramp Of nations on the march, Silent as death! A slowly-gathering host, Like clouds o'er yonder arch, Holding their breath! Our great blue sky is overcast; And stars are dropping out, Through smoke and flame I Hail-stones and coals of fire I Now comes the battle-shout I Jehovah's name! And now the rebel pomp!
To prayer I Look to your stirrups, men I Yonder rides death! Now with a whirlwind-sweep.! Empty their saddles when Hot comes their breath! As through the midnight forest tears With trumpeting and fire A thunder-blast; So, Reapers, tear your way Through yonder camp, until you hear, “It is enough!
Put up thy sword I Oh, Angel of the Lord! My wrath is past!” --Portland (Ale.) Transcri
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 1. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 506 (search)
The Portland (Me.) Argus publishes the following correspondence:--
dear Sir:--I am requested by Secretary Mallory to indite you a few lines soliciting your acceptance of a commission, commanding in the Confederate Navy of America; your pay to go on from the late of secession of your native State, (South Carolina.) Your high capabilities and qualifications as a seaman and navigator, and knowledge in angles, &c., &c., and associations of your honorable family, proclaim you to be a man o honor, station, and everlasting employ; whilst the cold-hearted Northerners will even refuse you, (employ.)
Answer in haste; and if you need funds to almost any amount, fail not to let me know.
I will have you supplied by Southern friends at Portland.
In haste, yours truly, J. P. Benjamin, Atty-Gen'l, C. S. A. To Capt. C. Lee Moses, Saco, Me. Montgomery, April 9, 1861.
old Orchard House, Saco, me., April 17, 1861. Mr. J. P. Benjamin:
Sir:--Your letter of the 9th has been receive