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July 24, 1861
Weekly Standard
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina
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Publication of Major General Polk's address on assuming command of the Confederate Mississippi Valley division. Notes his dual role as Episcopal Bishop with military training, justifying his participation in a defensive war, and his revolutionary soldier father.
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Major General Polk,
We publish to-day the address or general order of Major General Polk, on taking command of the division of the Mississippi valley. It is an eloquent and stirring appeal to the manhood and patriotism of that portion of the Confederate States.
The General is one of the Bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Church. As a general rule it may not be proper for ministers of the Gospel to take the sword, but Bishop Polk's case forms an exception to the rule. He received a military education, and is peculiarly fitted for the position which, after prayer and mature reflection, no doubt, he has consented to fill. Besides, he will fight in a war most just and righteous in itself, waged not offensively, but in defence of every right which society holds dear. In this case, it seems to us, the character of the Christian Bishop loses nothing by the assumption of the character of the Christian citizen. Gen. Polk has fighting blood in his veins, his father having been a revolutionary soldier. Gen. Polk is a native of this City.
We publish to-day the address or general order of Major General Polk, on taking command of the division of the Mississippi valley. It is an eloquent and stirring appeal to the manhood and patriotism of that portion of the Confederate States.
The General is one of the Bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Church. As a general rule it may not be proper for ministers of the Gospel to take the sword, but Bishop Polk's case forms an exception to the rule. He received a military education, and is peculiarly fitted for the position which, after prayer and mature reflection, no doubt, he has consented to fill. Besides, he will fight in a war most just and righteous in itself, waged not offensively, but in defence of every right which society holds dear. In this case, it seems to us, the character of the Christian Bishop loses nothing by the assumption of the character of the Christian citizen. Gen. Polk has fighting blood in his veins, his father having been a revolutionary soldier. Gen. Polk is a native of this City.
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Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Major General Polk
Bishop Polk
Confederate Command
Mississippi Valley
Military Bishop
Revolutionary Heritage
What entities or persons were involved?
Major General Polk
Bishop Polk
Gen. Polk
Where did it happen?
Mississippi Valley
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Key Persons
Major General Polk
Bishop Polk
Gen. Polk
Location
Mississippi Valley
Story Details
Major General Polk issues an eloquent address upon taking command of the Confederate division in the Mississippi valley, appealing to patriotism. As an Episcopal Bishop with military education and revolutionary heritage, his role in a just defensive war upholds his Christian character.