Sunny South. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1856-18??, 1857-06-04

ent nation and fight for the achievements
nd transmitted to us by the armies of the
ion; and in proportion as we see its homo
"a tendencies cease to act, will we trace the
.nces of departure from the bonds of consti-
"a alliance which binds us q united people, in
and affection, the elements of separation,
Innate disolution.
g physical conformation of our globe affords
roof that Providence designed man should
~ the chief duties Of life for which he was
through the medium of Intercourse. He
~ of many wants. characterized by action,
lligcnce in the harmony of which faculties
his progression, and happ ne's. The pro
the earth, its various clinics, institutions,
!, and customs, in one way and another,
d M every means of gratifying his individual
as and fulfilling his mission for the humani-
beefts of universal good.
fence, and history, both abundantly attest
that commerce has been the tore-runner
IN and enlightenment, in all ages, the
The seas, lands, and winds are ODE
h behcsts, and she goes forth, exploring
H ON centre to circumference, laden with
5 of every cline, speaking in every Ian
oea ing in her entcrprisng hand the spelling
l iblc, and practically teaching the arts,
rc- md sciences Man everywhere, through
rHo of commercial intercourse. has been
iron the rude state of barbarity in which he
f' lived, and elevated to the exalted posi-
I fills in society; and it must be the
.c medium, bearing him upward, and on
ia his most important purposes are con
aa, on earth.
3 ads arc institutions involving as much
IMPORT among the influences they exert,
sical development, and commercial trans
II supporting them, we perform deeds Of
ce, and their claims to public favor are
lc province of the christian and philan.
ban the statesman, and humble essayist.
Is of Mississippi. the culture of Cotton
;lusively made a business of to the scr-
iment of all other occupations. Full
n cent perhaps, of our aggregated capital,
d in land, and negroes, more than one
which (lanD is non productive. We mast
- his monotonous state of affairs, before we
~ Sc general prosperity over the face of our
construction of rar ads the question is
much good Shall be instrumental in ac-
ling for the benefit of society by contribu-
means in establishing them, but how far
work tend to enhance my pecuniary inter-
thus, do we too often see the sorded idea
lncss, and individual gain, destroy the no.
pulses of the soul! There are men who
great parade about the sacred subject Of
>, who would not take stock in raj road
for its termini the realms of immortality il
ID d upon contribution 10 the value of a
Cotton from them, to insure its compile
he conduct Of such, presents a singular
Y, for it were difficult TO determine whether
rolesSions are to be most commended, or
aabominated.
b most superficial observer cannot fail 10 pei.
the political signs of the times, that VIC
roximating a crisis which is to derelop
ecply cifacting the destany of our country,
III in view of it, has position to take, by
Ter future action will be controlled. IIei
ctical eXpedicnt, to a great extent, is to be
.H through the agency of internal improre
y systematic connection of Rail Roads
development of her resources, and the az
of intercourse, and trade.
turn nearer lone, whenwe look upon thi.
resting upon its green arena of thou
cs of gently unduating hills, shaded by
We Oak, adorned, and decorated, by natures
charms, and the embellishments of art
many residences of delightful secluson
IS Of refined taste, and poetic imagining S
lian groves, and rural walks; we are sad
the disagreeable thought, that it may by
ity be deserted, and fall into decay, and Ill
0 lcsoation; that the cotton seed will sprou
a blooms the rose, and SAMBo, & DINA, may
places now graced by beauty, and dignifct
ligencc. j. B. B.