“Brave Virginians! on this day
Drive the Northern horde away!”—
Battle of Hampton Roads: By Ossian D. Gorman. (W. G. S. from the Macon Daily Telegraph.)
“Ne’er had a scene of beauty smiled
On placid waters ’neath the sun.”—
The Battle of Hampton Roads: By Tenella, [Mrs. Clarke of N. C.] (E. V. M.)
“Now, once again, let Southern hearts unite in thankful praise,
To the mighty God of battle, mysterious in his ways;”—
Battle of Manassas: July 21, 1861. (W. L.)
“The bridal of the earth and sky! the blessed Sabbath-morn,