The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1861-04-19


commit win create any astonishment.
But u seems absolutely incredible that he
and bis party can DO 30 utterly foolish or
dopraved as to continue this war. Must
they not zee that il Is best for all con-
cerned 10 let us alone and agree 10 a
peaceful separation. The idea Of their
subduing us upon our own soil. fighting
for our homes and fresides, our wives and
children. Is too absurd 10 be entertained
BY the. most stolid fanatic. They are mis-
led BY their lying newspapers and demo
goguea into che belief that there is par
q atthe South who are opposed to the
Confederate Government, longing for an
opportunity 10 abolish il and return 10
the old Union. but they are kept down by |
the terrorism that the secession party has
Instituted. Their leading presses, and
even their Senators in Congress, 10 say
nothing Of the masses, labor under this
strange d. lusiou. There can be no doubt
that they honestly believe IL, and IL they
could disabuse themselves Of this fatal
mistake. peace would BE- declared and that
separation between us which is eyitable.
be allowed 10 take place without a useless
waste Of blood and treasure. Every man
who lives in the South. or knows any
thing about the state Of sentiment and
feeling here, knows how complete their
mistake IL.
II there was any such a party before,
De cannon al Fort Sumter annihalated
L. n Mr.. Lincoln or bis editors viii
take The trouble 10 look 81 the Southern
papers and read the expressions Of our
public men they will End that those who
we're ablest and most earnest in opposing
secession. are now, since war has com
menoed. 1ealous and determined 10 see il
out 10 the bitter end. History presents
no instance in which a people have been
more thoroughly united. There may be
here and there traitor. ~ Houston Of
Texas. Tor instance. but they are not
numerous enough even for mischief. If
allowed 10 do their most, while in fact they
are afflicted with a morel lockjaw. The
sooner Il l. understood by the North that
the people Of the Confederate States are
thoroughly united. not by any reign Of
terror. any brow-beating Of a minority by
the majority. but upon principle, and in
the determination Of selfdeience-the
sooner this l. understood and appreciated,
he better Il will be for both parties.
But II Mr.. Lincoln has determined to
shut his eyes to these facts. or il perceiv-
ing them. he is really mad enough to think
he can conquer the South, he has com
menced on too small a scale. Seventy
eve thousand men are not enough TO fat
ten our buzzards and catfish. He should
have AZ least ten times that number to
start With. and then be should replenish
bis treasury 10 defray the expense Of an
interminable war-one that will last a.
long ~ there is a man living IN the South
n he means conquest, ell he has to do j
70 let us know Il. We desired peace, bui
thanks to our cool. able and sagacioul
President, We are ready tor war II wal
il 10 be waged in earnest IL Is a matter o
indifference 10 Us whether his troops csml
here or stay At home. But there Is ever
reason 10 believe that he will end dissen
, sions enough in the North to occupy con
siderable portion Of his time and means
He will Dc fortunate man II be keep
possession Of washington city until III
end Of his term.
One Of The best informed correspond
ents oftbe press, 'Ion" Of the Baltimor
|, S'n. speakingOf the call on the Northern
States for troops says; "Ths preparation
made by some Governors Of Norther
States to raise large armies. viii NEE
with grave objections on the part Of Ii
majority Of the people Of those. State
swho never will consent 70 defray %
Z, senormous expense and let the count
''be plunged into civil war, FOR the pa
2 pose Of saving the Republican part
> 'from destruction. Besides. i is vei
? questionable whether these troops ca
De legally used outside Of the limits
= atheir rospective States. not Aesinst
z ''foreigh enemy. bat against their oW
= '.connlrymeu. Wen informed genilem,
= "froua the North positively assert that b
eevory regiment formed in the MIDI
"and Western States for the purpose
= "coercing The South. two others viii
~ -iormed to prevent H. Thus, these 4
= publican Governors. are merely layil
y "the foundation for civil war in thi
- "oWu midst"
Il Il thus that Mr.. Lincoln viii me
op difficulties Al every step in his attempt
~ coerce The South and reconstruct the q
Union By force. Il cannot be done. a
NJ n one ray Of common sense could pen
- traie Abe minds Of himself and his ca
- net they would see that this secessi
!. movement h already f1ii aeeamph a
hv It cannot Be stopped and that a resto
=. ton Of tho Union Is impossible. II
a. must have sense 70 know also. that II q
thing were needed 70 render il imposi
ia that thing is just what they have done
~. adopting a course which has led 10 "
.ha Why car they not Tor ther own SAKE
y. veil as ours recognize the fact Of secessi
IA and treat Il n reality instead Of stupid
pretending 70 ignore Il. Il would a
Us both oceans Of blood and millions
treasure. The separation Is ineviial
"a In an essential elements Of eharac
- forms Of industry and pursuits, We
NJ. two people. and can never again be unit
III. Why not, then each goits own way VI
~ our Wsrf The question is one which
South Il ready 10 solve on the inst'
a The alternative ~ var Il In the handi
80 she North. We fervently hope u
~ may BE- good sense enough in the auth
..t-. Ties a Washington. and among The
y, siantial people 81 the North 70 perc
- ths folly thss has been committed an
arrest the movement that has been nj