, 1863-03-23
A VOICE FROM EGYPT,


Correspondence o1 Inc thlcAgo 1rtpunt.
SHELBY Co., March II, 1863,
The bright, joyful sprin. has come again,
and the sweet notes Of the happy blue bird,
and sorroWfn1 chirp, chIrp Of robin redbreast
makes one almost forget these oril times, in
which We have fallen, and go way back to
chllahooas happy season and re-engage in the
fun and frolic Of those warm, hazy, lazy
days Of spring time when tho voices Of the
turtle and the bnllfrog were heard in the
land, and the fragrance Of the thousand Wild
aud beautiful flowers, street. as little girls,
made the whole air smsN like full dressed
modern belle, only little more fresh, men
louaging arouad by dozens and fffies, and
little boys vending little cakes Of sweet sugar
made from the pure tears OF tho old NAPLES
Of tho forest, shed because OF the iudignity Of
fcred them which they had no way Of re-
vengiDg, makes one think Of the hsppy valley
Of AWhara and the pleasant easy times Of
Rassclas aud his friends; but alas it il not
Arhara, nor is this rapid yieH correct one.
There are other voices heard in the land be-
aidcs the turtles and tho frogs, and il1-omen-
ed oroaking raven notes drown the sweetness
Of ftAe spring songsters.
We live In q time that requires Ill the wis
dom, courage and promptue.s Of those in
authority combined with all the obe-
dience, 1oyalty and determination Of
the people to carry through this
war to successful issue. As cheap nov
elists SAY, the "p1ot thickens," and it be-
hooyes the chief actors to shake Of the heavy
1ethatgy that Is upon them, and act in such 4
manner AS 10 leave but one chance for one re"
sult.-
Those high In authority, surrounded by
placemen and farming sJcophants, do not
| seem aware Of the vide spread and iutlamma-
tory feelings which SO universally prevails in
the southern part Of this would be " North
is measures would be taken to meet the OK
igencies Of the case. Do the Governors OF
Illinois and Indians know that nightly meet
ings are being held in nearly every school
district for tho purpose, openly ayowed, Of
resisting the execution OF the conscrlpt net,
and the protection Of descrtsrs!
Do they know she Ignorance TINT settles
orer this land, and that four-f1fths Of the in
eurgcnts cannot read their own names, and
therefore the more dangerous tools in the
hands Of reckless men, because incapable o1
being reasoned with! Do they know that the
manner, ard that they are laying in large
supply OF powder and duck-shos for prairie
dickens and geese, terms that hayea double
meaning!
Do they know that Union men are advised
to leave openly, and threats are being made
to hing t'eYery damned Abolitionist' in The
country?
Are they aware that the mcn Of standing
rnd property, who vera formerly leaders
have urged this thing on to this result; whe
t hare sat on the rooster's cgg until they have
h:ltcheii d cockatrice that will now set hi:
| in fhnr, In f1a
who have given birth to a monster that viii
fly at their own throat; have lost control ove1
their own bantiing, and now stand white ant
palsied with fear:
Are they fully Informed that men who hast
fnll confidence in the final result, and who ar
that there is an extensive preparation on tn
/ part OF tho Copperhead5 to cmbroil us in
civil war here ut home, and that there ar
many worthless, unhung rascals, that Touls
ke to in }9st such shameless n SaafS GfecnRa
beauty:
Can It be that thcao State officers know @
the dcep-l2id schemes and bible-taken oaths
ahd nightly meetings and MONDAY armln;
. and drilling Of thousands Of men, in eac]
| county, ard not take some measures to NEE
; it and crush 1t out. It will not do for off
cials to turn up their djgnifed noses at th
signs Of the times. and sneeringly say tits tn
unhealthy Imagination Of sickly men, or boy
L / 2EITs, ~ Vlu HVu4S4 ob0AAIo-
Union men all over tho country see It, an
, arc taking the necessary steps TO meet it, an
t they call for official aid and con1ltcnancc m
:. counsel. In Intelligent reading communitie
; these things have no force, but Egypt Is dark
r and what light it does gel comes strainc
I through the Chicago 1Sn<s, Enquirer, DC
t that spreads tho seeds Of treason with Gbt
;. raj hand, and shows every act OF the Goyer1
{ ment through the kinked wool Of the unfol
). innate negro, which has tho Same effect Q
r Coppcrhea1s as wafer on ; mad dog, Viz cot
$ yuleions. We need Provost Marshals nov
4 aud drum head court trials, and more than a
t else, a few quick and terrible punishnents.
r War cannot be carried on on peace principle
4 and that nation that undertakes it commit
h the grarest crime known in governments.
d have no doubt that the *sgods mako mad tho:
:. they wish TO destroy,' but while we hns
Is implicit and plenary faith in Providence, !
= us keep eur powder dry, and be ready az l.
!, struments to execute the punishment Whle
). Heaven may decree against these high-handt
t blood.thirsty peace men
Yours Shelby Co.