This appointment he secured and ever after was Major Stokes, so that the man who doubted the right of the North to fight for the Union had himself drawn sword in the good cause.

Men at first argued and theorized about Constitutional rights.

It made all the difference in the world when the flag was fired upon.

In a moment everything was ablaze--paper constitutions included.

The Union and Old Glory! That was all the people cared for, but that was enough.