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Patrick Ronayne Cleburne (1828-1864)
"I am with the South in death, in victory or defeat. I never owned a Negro and care nothing for them, but these people have been my friends and have stood up to me on all occasions.
In addition to this, I believe the North is about to wage a brutal and unholy war on a people who have done them no wrong, in violation of the constitution and the fundamental principles of the government. They no longer acknowledge that all government derives its validity from the consent of the governed."
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"To you, Sons of Confederate Veterans, we will commit the vindication of the cause for which we fought. To your strength will be given the defense of the Confederate soldier's good name, the guardianship of his history, the emulation of his virtues, the perpetuation of those principles which he loved and which you love also, and those ideals which made him glorious and which you also cherish."
Lt. General Stephen Dill Lee, Commander General,
United Confederate Veterans,
New Orleans, Louisiana, April 25, 1906.
On the history of war...
Next the statesmen will invent cheap lies, putting the blame upon the nation that is attacked, and every man will be glad of those conscience-soothing falsities, and will diligently study them, and refuse to examine any refutations of them; and thus he will by and by convince himself that the war is just, and will thank God for the better sleep he enjoys after this process of grotesque self-deception.
~Mark Twain
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By admin | December 16, 2009
The following was located in the Jefferson County Library regarding White Sulphur Springs:
White Sulphur Springs Hotel,
W.B. Pool, Proprietor
This establishment is now open for the accomodations of visitors. The location is one of the healthiest points in the south, and the water is unsurpassed. The locality is high and pleasant, with excellent schools, both male and female. The distance from Pine Bluff is seven miles, over a good road. A No. 1 Omnibus will run to the Springs from Pine Bluff every day during the watering season, and passangers will be accommodated on the most reasonable terms.
White Sulphur Springs, March 1, 1860
Examination of the White Sulphur Springs Water- The qualative chemical examination of the White Sulphur Springs gave the following as its principal constituents:
1st. The Middle North Spring of the Crescent:
Free Sulphureted Hydrogen
Sulpharet of Sodium (a trace)
Sulphate of Magnesia (Epsom Salts)
Sulphate of Soda (Glanber Salts)
Chloride of Sodium (common salts)
Sulphate of Lime (Gypsum)
This is a saline sulphureted water. Its medical properties will be mild laxative, alterative, diuretic, and scorbutic, and will have a beneficial effect, particularly on diseases of the skin, kidney, and liver.
2d. The North-East Spring of the Crescent:
This water differs from the other only in containing less sulphur, and perhaps a trace of alkaline carbonates. It will have more of a laxative and diuretic effect, but has less effect on the diseases of the skin and liver.
3d. The South Spring of the Crescent:
This water contains more saline water, I.e.: Sulphate of Magnesia and Soda, Chlodide of Sodium, but little Sulphur and m ore carbonate of lime. Its effects will be principally laxative and diuretic.
D.D.Owen, State Geologist.
April 14, 1860 41-3m.
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