The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1862-03-15
THE FUTURE.

Not look into the future and read the
secrets OF undeveloped time, but while
this is true as to specific facts or events,
i, is also true, that from the past. and
by . due exercise Of the mental facul-
ties. men may forecast so as to prepare
for that future whose secrets are hidden
from mortal ken.
The recent victories achieved by our
forces at Roanoke Island. Mill Springs,
Forts Henry and Donelson, and in
Missouri, as well as the mastery dis
position of our forces, who have the
rebels in. manner surrounded on all
sides. indicate that the war for the
Union will soon have successful issue.
The traitors will be subdged and ,rea-
son ended. And wha. then :?
The wisest know not what the next
three eventful years will bring TO pass
One thing. however. is certain, that The
United States. as the great successful
Republic Of the world, has no friend
among the monarchs Of Europe. Mem
archy and Republicanism are necessari-
ly in aptagonism.- They are. and must
ever continue to be, irreconcilable ene-
mics. because of their inherent. quali-
ties. Il dces not follow. of course that
the government of a Republic and that
Of a Monarchy may not live on peace
able terms for years; but while this is
the case, the constant. tendency Of Re.
rablicanism is 10 undermine tie
thrones of dsspots BY the silent aad
unseen operations Of its principles and
example: and none are more fully
awake TO this fact than monarehs them
selves. Who feel the force of this irres,i-
6le influence irrcsr,plc because Inran-
gible until it embcdies itself in some
form, as that Of rebellion or organized
opposition to despotism. -oa i
History does not furnish an example
where tyrant has ever failed to put
down the people who had arisen to
assert and maintain their freedom, or to
make the effort so TO do. Nor will the
future records of time change this fix-
ed and unallerable policy Of ;yrants
not. al any rate. while men oppose
that which they hate. Hence, we can
never have the real friendship of any
king or emperor. Ttey may profess
friendship for US TO carry out any sell
fish purposes Of theirsown, or to offset
some opposing power; but nothing
more. m9s = eos ..s4s
These being Fundamental truths.
based upon the natsre of things, and
supported by all the data which expert
ence furnishes US, it follows that the
crowned-heads Of Europe must look
upon thi. Rupubiic with jealous dis
trust and secret hatred, which only
nee! the occasion 10 be manifested Ia
open hostility. sg
Now let US examine tie Geld. Our
policy is that Of peace, as by the pur-
suits Of peace we prosper most; but
monarchy dare not trust itself to a
peace establishment, and hence the
immense standing armies which are an
inseparable adjunct Of royalty. Our
half a million Of men will probably
soon return 10 the farm, tile workshop
and couniiug-room, and the clang Of
arms win cease in our midst. The re-
bellion viii be put down and its bloody
front viii disappear from our land
But the malice of is leaders c;N get live.
We do not believe that the arch trsi.
tors will'be caught. Like old Wise,
when danger draws near they will be
conveniently isick; and like the lame
captain. they will tel. their men to fight.
while they retreat. To.escape the just
puuishn,ent for their Satanic crimes
they win fee from the country. Eng
land and France wilIfurnisI, them asy-
lums where they viii be safe. But
they will no more rest than their faith.
er lhe devil. has rested, Since he was
cast out or Paradise. but Ike linn viii
seek to destroy what they cannot rule.
Having access to kings. as they viii
have. and tie hsarts Of Kings being Nth
them. there, is e; great reason to fear tliat
they VIII succeed in arrayins a gfea'er
or less number nba' Of the rulers Of lie old
a., HG
And how This will be no, very
dificult task. The rebellion in the
South is a gigantic monster. 1t has
welded tremendous power, ,and show-
ed huge usliness which has attracted