The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1861-05-15
THE PEsENT AND THE FUTURE.

A dark cloud is now hanging over
the sky Of our beloved land, and ii is
impossible to tell how deep and lasting
may be its baleful shadow. l. is 10 be
hoped, however, that the energy OF tle
administration, backed as it is by a
united North and many thousands Of
loyal citizens in the South. will make
speedy work of the rebels, and consign
the leaders Of treason TO the halter and
an ignominious grave. We are saiisf
cd that nothing sLor. Of the death of
the ring-lesders and prime e-movors in
the secession, theft and treason of the
South win put, an ,effectual end to the
troubles of the country; and the sooner
they are put down and destroyed, tie
better it will be for all concerned. JEFF
Davis, the members of his cabinet, the
members Of ;he Southern Congress, and
the leading generals of their army.must
be extinguished. and the disgrace OF
( Benedict Arnold allotted to them, as a
wholesome example for all similar VIII
lains in future; and then We may expect
permanent peace.
Bat in the turm5il'bf tie present. we
must not forget The future. The rain
? bow Of hope already begias 10 span Tie
clouds that hung storm Ike and threat;
ening in the political heavens Il
saE The: uprising Of tise' people Of the
whole North as one man, has struck a
death blow the s.as saggaas .istsh hQgss hags s q
deavoring TO keep the masses under
them in, ignorance of the fact that
eighteen millions of people are deter
mined upon making them obey the laws,
or deyoting them to destruction. AL.
ready are they preparing for the attack
they expect. A few days ago Fort
Pickens was to be taken: and had the
rebels been wise they could have sue
ceeded in capturing this strong post;
but 1t has been reinforced and is now
SO thoroughly prepared. that not only
have the rebels been compelled to aban-
don the hope of its capture. but they
fear its gnns. and are throwing up en-
bankments and earlhworks to protect
Pensacola from attacks by the garrison,
while the latter are reported as being
engaged in throwing up breast works
outside Of the fort, to act more effect
ually against the rebels.
And this is fair epi,ome OF the
country at large. Everywhere the
lately boastful traitors are preparing for
the attack they expect. because they
know they deserve it, We do not hear
JEFF. Davis boasting any more of having
the Confederate flag floating in triumph
over Pickens aud Washington in ten
days. as he did Immediately after the
fall Of Sumter. Texas can hardly take
care of herself, and will not be able to
help the other States. The rebels have
stolen arms, but are scarce Of powder,
and almost starving in many places for
bread. They are destitute of credit |
and nearly SO Of money. and have all
the world against them. 1, would
seem, therefore, that the war must end
soon. The twenty days given to the
traitors to dispurse. expire as we write
this. and We shall now expec. the most
prompt action and energy TO compel
them to obey the command The forts,
arsenals. armories, navy yards and 9TH
er stolen property must be reclaimed,
and before our readers peruse these
lines. they viii probably hear of the
re-taking Of some OF these. A great
battle will be, fought. but we doubt
whestsr second one viii
snsue. though the traitors may eoncenr |,
lrate before their principal cities.if they T.
,an do SO. JEFF Davis is desperate ,
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md reckless demasogue I; and though | /
is xss humber 46 III a clhss 6ff 50 al ! !.
YES. Point. vet be has talent; and ba. s
e laeks in shisi.y he askss. up in inn i
.etuesity and determination, SO ihst-le
ill do his best TO save his neck from y
bemp-noose. aud may be able 10 hold /,
II for some time. Ons result, how O
yer. seems evident. rebellion must be "
ut down aud the Union preserved at o,
hazards. {,
Bst leaving The warlikc aspects Of W