Tuesday May 7, 1861
William went again to Chillicothe. I received a letter from Clara today full of patriotic feeling. There is now apparently but one feeling and that is to fight for freedom. The conduct of Baltimore has excited the just indignation of the whole north. From every quarter the word is, "not round Baltimore but through it". Well for her if by a timely repentance and return to loyalty she averts the doom that awaited her. It appears that the Government is now prepared to act with energy. It is reported that after the occupation of Baltimore, Harpers Ferry will be retaken, Alexandria occupied and Norfolk subdued after which a march upon Richmond may take place. Gov. Letcher of Virginia is making appeals to Virginia to fight for the Old Dominion. Everything is done to keep the southern mind in a ferment. Their newspapers are filled with falsehood and misrepresentations. They seem to have strange delusions sent upon them taht they may believe a lie. I believe that God has taken the matter in hand. We know not what the end will be but we trust Him to vindicate his own honor and plead the cause of the poor and needy. Never since the days of the Revolution has the pulpit spoken as now. Our people have no mis-givings as to the righteousness of our cause. Although we are a sinful people and cannot claim to merit God's favor, yet we feel that the cause is His, and our army, made up not only of true Christians and true patriots but many also of the "aser sort", is but an instrument in the hands of Him who is our Lord and King. Having marshalled our armies, let us stand still and see the salvation of God.
An attack on Cairo at the mouth of the Ohio is threatened. It is said that Gen Pillow with 6000 men is advancing upon it.
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