The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-08-07
No. 3--BIOckados.

! FARMER SMITH Good morning farmer b.
| have been thinking great deal about oui
conversation when we last met--and begin to
think as you suggested; that ifthe farmer wants
anything done for his interest, he must study
out how the public wheel must move to pro-
mote his interest, and then act accordingly.
FAR. BRowN.--A wise conclusion, farmer s.
The farmers have too long tied their interests
to that of politicians. The manu- acturer in
sists upon a tariff. The Office hunter and gov.
ernment acknowledge his interest to get his
vote and his influence. For the benefit of man.
ufacturers tariffs are created. The fanatic in
sistS upon war against slavery. The politician
wants his vote, and 10 gain it and his influence,
breathes destruction against Southern institu,
| tons. But the farmer is expected TO sustain
party, whether he gains or looses by the opera
| tion.
| FAR S.--Yo have said truly. But how is
one to resist the Importantly Of old friends?
These town politicians get SO polite just before
the elections. and talk so patriotic--aud flatter
US farmers SO about being the chief pillars Of SO
ciety, &c.
FAR. B.--We must treat all suck talk as
mere poteuess. Not for q moment suppose
that they have the least idea that we have half
the brains that they claim for themselves.
FAR. s But what can we do, with such
smooth talk, aud great political wisdom?
FAR. B.-We must let political theories,
that we do not comprehend. go for paught, and
try 10 settle our votes upon something that we
fully comhrehend Thus we know that before
! the war and before the blockade, Ohio done an
immense trade with New Orleans and other
Southern cities; since the blockade of the Mis-
sisippi by order of government, that entire trade
has been stopped. Before the Mississippi trade
was stopped prices for Ohio productions were
good Since that trade has been closed, prices
have become ruinous. Prior to the blockade,
Cincinnati was a fourishing city, and able tc
buy all the produce that might be sent there
Since the blockade she can't buy anything,
scarcely. The Queen city lies Frustrated, com
mercially and her manu- 'acturlng establishments
are ruined AL from the effect Of annihlating
the trade of the Mississippi.
FAR S,--That is SO. There is no disputing
that the blockading OF the Mississippi has been
very injurious to the people OF Ohio. We can
all understand that. But what shall we do,
what can we do, to get rid oft?
FAR. Is. Elect men to office who are in "a.
vor Of removing the obstruction to the Missis-
sippi trade. Free navigation Of the NJ lssissippi
must be our rallying cry.
FAR. o.--AS soon as IL Is aScertaineu tnaL all
the farmers are in favor of free navigation OF the
Mississippi, won't the politicians pretend to be
| for it too. SO as to get our votes?
FAR. B.--Very likely they will Some Of
them at least. The farmers must then sci .et
those they can place confidence in to bring a.
bout such measures as are vital to their inter
| erts.
FAR. S.--What is the first step in the right
Iectien?
FAR. B.---Turn out all the officers Of the
State government and the legislature who have
contribut ed and continue to advocate war a.
ga nst reasonable and just compromise. f.
lect Governor and legislature who will say to
the Cabinet at Washington City, take, of the
blockade OF the Mississippi, the milestone wh cl
is crushing our backs, or we shall be compel
ed to decline any further aid to the general gov
erument to carry on war which is destructive
to the interests OF Ohio.
| FAR S--That is the doctrine. We will
first oblge politicians 10 advocate our interest
before we give them our votes Then we will
secure the government to our interest, to get
our aid against tho rebels Aurora.