The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-05-29
The Feeling North and West.

The Feeling North and West.
Persons who have recently visited the north and Il
northwest, represent the war feeling against the SOU
as on the increase-the people express the most T
vengetul feelings, aud willingness to shed their bloc
and expend their money to crush u.s. We regret vel
much indeed, to hear this threatening account; we d
hope that after the March hares madness had exploded
men in every part of the country, would seriously b
gin to reflect upon the consequences and horrors
civil war calculate the cost and avert the blow b
i we are to be sadly disappointed nothing remains
be done but instantly prepare for the strife arg
number Of soldiers have been very njudiciously
we think, sent away to other States where thew wer
not wanted and left our own fresides unprotected an
assaabe at almost every point But let us not refec
upon the error-let strive to reuledy the bunder-
let us be united and ready an hours notice to marc
to the point of danger-let US hear no excuses tina
cant leave home on account of business" when YOU
State calls, you have business but to repair to tn
battlefield, and there face the enemy Our seaport
are bockaded-our small rivers and innumerabe out
lets, called bayous be assembled, and the plana
tons dcvastated-on the bosom Of the mighty Missis
sppi, quarter Of million Of soldiers in one feet ma,
be conveyed to New Orleans. Even here in this re
mote corner Of northwest louisiana we arc assailsb
from Kansas. We hear the rumbng noise Of Tho
threatened tornado-let us be on the alert.
The Concordia Inteligencer says, we have beer
shown letter received by friend in Natchcz from
gentleman in Ohio The writer is reliable person,
friend to the SOUTH and gives description of the state
of society, the feeling toward the SOUTH and the plans
and purposes entertained by the people of his locality
II a., E.,
very demon of destruction has taken full possession OF
the republican party and fear the Democratic party
mbibing their spirit The devil walks up and down
the streets, seeking sgnpathzcr with the south,
that he may dcyour him"
The letter also states that the north are unit can
command any amount Of men and money, and entreats
every Confederate arm for the conflict but in
all aIlEaing to the material of the Lincoln army lie
says, 81 doubtif greater set of vagabonds were ever
mustered into the service of any christian government
than has been mustered into ours for the subiugaton
of the south" After making mention of the surveil-
lance that is practced the danger of expressing his
sentiments to neighbors and friends even. and the
probability of having correspondence examined by
black republican officials be adds, "a reign of terror
absolutely prevails
Alusou is also made to the threats Of cutting the
cvees and he says that this scheme fer the Gerasta
ton Of the south is really entertained and publicly
spoken Of. This, and other species Of yany are to
be attempted through emssare in the guisc Of travel
ers aborcrs, mechanics teachers peddlers bergars,
&c. In abiding to the reports there current respect
ing the SOUTH it is remarked 'many have come from
the south since you seeded bringing all kinds of re-
ports about Instructions distress starvation and
utter confusion and anarchy in your army and con
gress, and general dissatisfaction and opposition to
secession in your cities and in the country and that
men arc literally dragged into the army. These arc
themes largely dwet by the orators at the nightly
military gatherings"
The Memphis papers state that three individuals had
lately been cutting the cvec near that place. who
On being discovered, attempted to make their escape
by jumping into the river, and were, it is believed
drowned, too easier a death for such scamps
The New Orleans Bulletin, after speaking Of Ben
letts Herald and other northern aboltionis papers
hus holds forth: This satanic cry Of revenge and
against the SOUTH the appeal in favor of
aging her cities in ashes her fields in ruins to make
Ter homes desolate to dshonor her beautiful daugh
ers, and to clothe her children in rags to make her
bowling, utter desoation has come over all her peo
lie like the trump of Judgment It has summoned them
Q stand in their places; and as so many men. women
nd children doomed if defeated to doom themselves
II rather than suffer defeat. Not man in all the
States who will not perish before STIR