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Editorial
September 7, 1862
The Nashville Daily Union
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
An editorial interpreting the desperate fighting of Rebels in Virginia as evidence that their rebellion is nearly defeated, encouraging Union supporters to take courage, invoking divine support against the 'infamous rebellion'.
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OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
Nearly Dead.
We think we can see in the very desperation and recklessness with which the Rebels are fighting in Virginia, a strong evidence that the leaders of the Rebellion feel that their hope is now or never. It is their forlorn hope, and the thought maddens them. If they are defeated, the halter or banishment awaits them as the penalty of their crimes. Friends of the Union and free government, take fresh courage in the very roar of battle and the melancholy flow of carnage. The God of Battles will not desert us now. He will not let this infamous rebellion triumph. The very "stars in their course roll against Sisera."
We think we can see in the very desperation and recklessness with which the Rebels are fighting in Virginia, a strong evidence that the leaders of the Rebellion feel that their hope is now or never. It is their forlorn hope, and the thought maddens them. If they are defeated, the halter or banishment awaits them as the penalty of their crimes. Friends of the Union and free government, take fresh courage in the very roar of battle and the melancholy flow of carnage. The God of Battles will not desert us now. He will not let this infamous rebellion triumph. The very "stars in their course roll against Sisera."
What sub-type of article is it?
War Or Peace
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Rebels
Virginia
Rebellion
Union
Victory
God
Civil War
What entities or persons were involved?
Rebels
Leaders Of The Rebellion
Friends Of The Union
God Of Battles
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Rebel Desperation In Virginia Signals Impending Defeat
Stance / Tone
Encouraging Union Supporters With Confidence In Divine Backed Victory
Key Figures
Rebels
Leaders Of The Rebellion
Friends Of The Union
God Of Battles
Key Arguments
Rebels Fight Desperately Because Their Hope Is Now Or Never
Defeat Means Halter Or Banishment For Rebel Leaders
Take Courage From The Battle's Roar And Carnage
God Will Not Desert The Union Or Let The Rebellion Triumph
Biblical Allusion: Stars Roll Against Sisera