He does not believe there is a comparison between the heathen fables and the teachings of Yankee political figures. The fables have not lost their application to the people, though written for pagans and we consider ourselves civilized. He compares the never-ending draft and drain on the people with the parable of the woodman and the hatchet, showing that the 75,000 men given to Lincoln as volunteers have been used to take more men. The few grow rich and aristocratic on dead men's bones while mourning is the almost universal fashion. There will be an account to give at the general resurrection when our secrets are made public. A man is called a murderer and hanged if he shoots and kills his neighbor, but if the neighbor, whose home is invaded kills the invader, it is called justifiable homicide by the court. There is no court to try the government, but they should remember that in the world to come there is no shuffling of offenses. We are compelled to give evidence. If a man breaks the least of the ten Commandments and is guilty of all, what of those who have murdered millions by proxy? Satan stands at the side of officials and whispers: "Well done faithful servant!" :: I-1-m A.L.S. Incomplete 2pp. 4to.