It is possible, that a few non-commissioned officers may be found, who have served in a similar or subordinate capacity in the regular army during the Mexican war; but such exceptions are too rare to affect the Civism of the entire force.
"Border and Bastille"
George A. Lawrence
What few incentives to regard Civism as a solemn duty.
"The Water of Life and Other Sermons"
Charles Kingsley
High-minded, intrepid, self-forgetful Civism and abnegation alone can avert the catastrophe.
"Diary from March 4, 1861, to November 12, 1862"
Adam Gurowski