We hope that no Southern man will suffer himself to become discouraged in consequence of the number of our enemies. He should remember that we are in the right, and that Providence will not suffer us to be defeated, if we perform our whole duty manfully and faithfully. The race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong. A virtuous and gallant people in a good cause never have failed. If we are right, and do not falter, we must succeed.
Economy is a commendable virtue at any time, but it now becomes a patriotic duty.
The people should now economize as much as possible, that they may have more means to contribute to the defense of the State, and to the comfort and necessities of our soldiers. The Revolution in which we are now engaged will demand heavy sacrifices, and we should prepare ourselves as well as possible to bear them. No money should now be expended for luxuries or mere display. We should now confine our purchases to the necessaries of life, and to such articles as are of positive utility. Business of almost all kinds has been paralyzed, and the majority of persons will suffer heavy losses.