Staunton Vindicator

The mothers of the South!
In the lurid morn of battle,
When from the cannon's mouth
Came the thunder's deadly rattle;
Their fair and fragile forms
Shrank not, in terror, from us,
But--rainbows on the storms--
Still gave us freedom's promise!
Then pledge to-night their memories bright,
Our noble Southern mothers!
Who in the strife--maid, matron, wife--
Stood by their sons and brothers.
On Camden's fatal plain,
At Eutaw and Savannah,
The star of freedom's train
Was beauty's woven banner;
Throughout the night of woe.
The flag was still resplendent,
And many a son fell low
To keep its folds ascendant!
Then pledge to-night their memories bright,
Our noble Southern mothers!
Who in the strife--maid, matron, wife--
Stood by their sons and brothers!
Oh, yes! we'll keep their names
Embalmed in song and story,
Those lion-hearted dames,
Who cradled freedom's glory;
And should the strife of war
E'er tinge again our waters,
We'll find our hearts to cheer
Those matrons in their daughters!
Then pledge to-night their memories bright,
Our noble Southern mothers!
Who in the strife--maid, matron, wife--
Stood by their sons and brothers!
Meek's "Songs of the South."

Quite a stir was created at the depot on Sunday last, upon the arrival of the Mountain Guard, under command of Capt. Bushong, from Charlestown. They were cordially welcomed back by their friends both from town and country. Respect for the day, was the cause of no formal demonstration upon their arrival. Though perhaps not as well drilled as some other companies, yet we learn that handsome compliments were paid them by Gov. Wise and others, for their soldier-like appearance. Having exchanged their military coats for red flannel shirts, they presented quite a dashing appearance, as they marched through town to their homes in the country.

The Annual Report of the President and Directors of the Western Lunatic Asylum, has been laid upon our table. Under the management of Dr. Stribling, the Institution continues in a prosperous condition.--There are now in the Asylum 372 patients--males 219, females 153.

The Staunton Artillery received on Monday last, from Richmond, a mounted brass six-pounder, together with their side arms. Another piece is still to come.