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The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 45, July, 1861 is a collection of essays, poetry, and fiction that provides a fascinating look into the social and political landscape of America during the Civil War era. The authors featured in this volume offer insights on a wide range of topics, from the effects of war on society to the role of women in wartime.

One particularly striking piece in this volume is the essay on the impact of the war on the economy, which offers a compelling analysis of how the conflict has disrupted daily life for many Americans. The poetry included in this volume is also quite moving, with poets eloquently capturing the emotions and experiences of those living through such turbulent times.

Overall, The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 45, July, 1861 is a thought-provoking and enlightening read that offers a valuable perspective on one of the most pivotal moments in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the Civil War and its lasting effects on the country.

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THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY.

A MAGAZINE OF LITERATURE, ART, AND POLITICS.

VOL. VIII. JULY, 1861. NO. XLV.

OUR ORDERS.

Weave no more silks, ye Lyons looms, To deck our girls for gay delights! The crimson flower of battle blooms, And solemn marches fill the nights.

Weave but the flag whose bars to day Drooped heavy o'er our early dead, And homely garments, coarse and gray, For orphans that must earn their bread!

Keep back your tunes, ye viols sweet, That pour delight from other lands! Rouse there the dancer's restless feet, The trumpet leads our warrior bands.

And ye that wage the war of words With mystic fame and subtle power, Go, chatter to the idle birds, Or teach the lesson of the hour!

Ye Sibyl Arts, in one stern knot Be all your offices combined! Stand close, while Courage draws the lot, The destiny of humankind!

And if that destiny could fail, The sun should darken in the sky, The eternal bloom of Nature pale, And God, and Truth, and Freedom die!

AGNES OF SORRENTO.

CHAPTER VII.

THE DAY AT THE CONVENT.

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