The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1859-11-25
THE STATE OF AFFAIRS.

Abolitionfst, in the dreadful and unfor-
tunate outbreak of the Harper's Ferry
affair. That their schemes were deep
lain is certain, but fortunately, the blow
was struck at an unlucky time for the
accomplishment of their hellish de-
signs.
1t now remains to be seen, whether
Gov. Wise will demand the surrender
of the parties who have contributed
money to carry out this plot. It is a
duty which deyolves upon him, and he
will be guilty in not exercising it.
Gerret Smith ought to be demanded
in company with his associates, and
should be delivered over to the hands
of justice, to be dealt with according
to his deserts. IF the State of New
York refuses to surrender him, then
indeed will it be a good cause for the
South to arm, from the youth of twelve
years to the age of sixty. Let her be
up and doing, for if she refrains from
the pursuit of the path pointed out by
the finger of justice and humanity,
then indeed, ought her dirge be sung,
and the last spark of manly honor may
well be said to have departed from her
sons. Let theory go forth from Mary
lacd to Texas, wrong has been in
hieted, her peaceful citizens have been
buthered in cold blood, and should the
South refuse to act promptly, efficiently
and in earnest; should she be content
to repose in trembling, anxious and
humiliating security at the feet of
these Northern Abolitionists-woe be
to her future, for it is dark and gloomy
indeed,
We would not indulge in wild and
unreasonable braggadocio, but our
earnest conviction is expressed when
we say that the South has an absolute
right to demand the surrendered these
men and that refusal is tantamount
to an endorsement of the action; this
is being SO, the Union'' is not worth a
straw, and its continuance is q farce
which has been played but too long
upon the too credulous Southern states
If these remarks should fall under
the notice OF some Northern hostile, or
some Southern recusant, and he should
conclude that because they are the ebu.
litions of an editor, young in age, and
in an humble sheet issued in North
Louisiana village, that hence they
should be treated as idle gurrulity, he
.counts with bis host" WE PRESENT
THE TRUE STATE OF THE SOUTHERN mind.
A mind taking cognizance Of deep and
grievous wrongs, inflicted upon US by
those who should have been of the
best aud dearest of our political and So
cial companionship. No idle declama.
ton; no ephemeral resolves will be
brought up for the occrsion. But we
take our time to reflect upon what is
best to be done, and when is the best
time to do it. We ask no counsel, for
our people are sufficient for these
things. We beseech DO elemency, we
ask no fo.bearance from our enemies.
The sentiment of all classes. upon the
issue Of the question of Southern Nights
or Disuaion, is the same. Let it come
is the word--lst it come now, whatever
may be its aspects, let it come.
We assure our fellow citizens Of the |
free States, that things will be managed
more to the purpose and the point than
formerly. Heretofore it has been as
thought we said TO them. as every
outrage occurred: "WelI, just say you
are sorry and you can kick us again.
Sorry" won't do now. Justice is the
demand of the South and she will have
it. We do not know, of course, how
the Republicans will deport them
selves in Congress, or in the several
State Governments, nor do we much
care. We would rather prefer that
here should be something tangible,
that they may be even as plain and
candid as their representative. the ruff.
ian Brown, and then we shall feel that
re shall soon test the black, unsocial
ties that bind the States
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