Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1863-03-18
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PEAoE.-The streakings of morning light
usually precedes the open break of day, but
sometimes we are deceived. Many indications
have developed themselves favorable to the
coming of peace within reasonably short
time. While one set of circumstances renders
us anxious for the result, another will make us
doubtful of our preconceived opinions The
recent enaetments of the Federal Congress, in
1he passage of a conscript law, and the i'm
nlense appropriations to aid in the prosecution
OF the war, clearly indicate that the present
administration of the Federal government and
upon our subjugation. With these vast pre-
paFatlons for further prosecution of the war
oefo re US upon the part of our enemies, it de-
ferS again the prospects which were while
gone so fattering. 1t may be the dying con-
WILSON'S, the last struggles of agony, but we
shoGld regard and prepare for tn en-, as though
they were but the well matured efforts of
healthful vigor. Our watch fires should be
kept burning. Every man should prepare
himself for the conflict and make and take
the resolution in his own breast of death before
submission. Let US in the midst of the deter
mined efforts of our enemies not be idle. Let
our preparations be made as though we ex-
pected no peace. If then it should come, our
JOY at an agreeable disappointment will be the
greater, while should it fail we are prepared
Tor the emergency. Our preparations Should
be vigorous and prompt-our resistance bold
and defiant. The struggle is for liberty on
the one side and subiugation on the other.
In the accomplishment of the one. we shall
come forth a great and glorious nation, CO.
equal with the proudest on the face of the
earth in a submission to the other we should
be but conquered provinces, ruled bv vice
roy, and the yassals Of those to whom our
hatred would be inexpressible. There are al
ways dangers in delay, and we should not
permit ourselves to delay in the least anything
that will strengthen our cause or add TO its
Advancement. 1t is true our rulers and gen
erals are acting upon this principle but it
should also pervade the hearts of the people.
The entire population should be of one mind
upon this all important subject. Our army
has accomplished feat, unsurpassed in warfare.
and they are equal to the accomplishment Of as
much more, but what are the armies when I'M
sustained by the people. One sentiment should
pervade both the army and the people Our
brave soldiers have suffered much and achieved
much. They are willing to suffer more. that
they may achieve still more-Iiberty Then
let we, the people, support them in every way.
When one falls, let his place be filled by an
other who is willing to peril all for his country
Although we look for peace, let us prepare for
An old maxim says lin times Of peace
prepare for war;" This does not apply to Us
literally, for now we are at war, most fierce
and bloody one, bat | ct US while we hope for
peace prepare for the worst, if it should be
continuation for years of the struggle We
tn ak that nothing could be more hurtful
too our interests than false ideas upon this sub
ject- That peace will come is certain. sooner
or later. 1t may be soon, it may be years, but
the result will and must be the same. The
Confederate S ates can never be conquered.
The South can never be subiugated.