The Soldier: (Army.)

“’Tis not on the battle field

That I would wish to die,”—

Soldier, I Stay to Pray for Thee: By J. S. Thorrington. (Fag.)

“Lady, I go to fight for thee,

Where gory banners wave,”—

The Soldier in the Rain: By Julia L. Keyes. (W. G. S., from the Patriot and Mountaineer.)

“Ah me! the rain has a sadder sound

Than it ever had before,”—

A Soldier-Name Unknown: By F. B., Atlanta, August 19, 1864. (W. F.)