The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-08


HuRtsfan and others who have spent much time III
the forests Of tie Pylanese, the Acghenes, the Cum
bertrand, the Rocky Mountains and tile Andes allasree
in stating that Just before daylight is the very dark
est time of night This darkness is suddenly dispersed
By the bright streaks appearing in the east Soon the
grandet scene ever presented the human eye bursts
forth to the visions Of the adnirer Of the works OF
the Great Creator Of the universe.
just so with the affairs Of nations and mankind
Often when every thing appears lost-tle sad havoc Of
war having destroyed the most tourishing agricultural
distrcts-the impediments to commerce having pros
trated large CHESTS sad effects extending to the vii
lagos and finally to tire farmers who the real bone
and sinewn Of country At this very moment, when
our ondest hopes and the prospects Of the greater Por-
ton Of our fellow countymen nearly annihiliated
We feel assured in cur mind that the bright dawn OF
dav Will soon reappear, with more than usual splendor
Peace! peacell will be heraded forth in blasts OF the
triumphant which will be heard from one end Of thc
land to the other What JOY such tidngs would diff
fuse throughout tile land It may be better imagined
than portrayed by the pen.
From the inactivity of both armies it is very evident
that neither are anxious to risa general engagement
The resources of the nation nearly exhaustcd-the
people already complain Of taxes, and it would be I'M
possible to collect an additional one Both parties are
no doubt tired Of their folly and sclidestToy policy
and would Willingly return to peace ana plenty. Boti
congresses are in session-the Union has been broken
and clnnotbc mcndedet the leaders Of both parties
reflect ard seek the welfare Of the whole. Let the
north saw to the south, brothers depart in peacc-wt
will not interfere with your slaves Let tue south say
to the north return to your homes-pursue your owl
manufacturing and agricultural course and let US here
after live in peace aud harmony with each oher for
getting all the past unpleasant transactions as unwor
tbv Of remenbcrancc which can only be referred t
! as an act of extreme folly.
\ Such course would soothe the bosom of many al
aching heart-rcstorc confidence, and commerce wou
be revived with renewed energy Swords and bowl
knives would be converted into implements Of husband
nv, much more becoming free and independent pee
pie, originating from the same source.
Tbe misery and disorder Of every description whic
has attended this civil war, will finally have beneGci
effect upon the south II will teach her the necessit
of RELYING upon her own resources, which God Ia
50 bounGfully placed within our reach The field {
industry and enterprise would be entered with renew
ed energies and our fields would smile and bossol
from udicous tllage. Tie past has taught our pIar
ters the folly of cutivating article for sale an
having to purchase almost every necessary OF life Et
tie future they viii doubtessly endeayor to raise mo
Of the substantials Of life; then and not until the
will they become an Independent people
Our planters, not having been able to dispose Of the
l. last years crop have Of course been 'hard up, b
creditors have acted with reason and forbcarance.
few weeks they will receive advances On their CO
ton pay their just debts, confidence will be restore
and every thing once more 60 on smoothly and harm
nouslv together