Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1865-09-07

ed, has penetrated 10 tho hottest regions of
Central Africa-must bring back, if not
an absolute, at least a limited reign OF the
royal staple. These exigencies will now
stimulate the energies and the enterprise Of
our people, and they will :nsist-the
shrewd, calculating, energetic people Of the
North, so much OF whosescapital is already
invested in cotton mills, will insist, if we
do not-,hat the soil and climate which
the experience Of the last four years has
shown to be The only soil and climate that
can produce this article in its perfection,
and supply the wants OF tho world. shall
be put into requisiion. If voluntary me-
gro labor will not meet this demand-as
we believe it will not-depcnd upon it, sir
that some sort of labor, from some other
source (Coolie or otherwise) will assuredly
be employed to produce that supply
The rich mine lies here, my dear sir, be-
meath our lands; il must and will be work
ed; and with that work. trade will revisit
her ancient channels, commerce her accus
TONED mats, and prosperity return to the
landholders Of our State. To maintain
this prosperity law and order must and will
accompany it, demoralization will be
checked and civilization resume her en-
pire. a little time must elarse before
these results shall all ensue. We must
first arouse ourselves from the torpor of
d'scouragement, and learn to accommo-.
date ourselves and our polity to the new
order of things. Then, my mind, as surely
as effect must follow cause, will these,
which have called coupteracting elements
to the evils of which we complain, ensue;
and fortunate man he his dole, who in our
State, seeking and acting with the eye of
strong conviction upon this fnth, shall
do his present duty, govern himself and
his property accordingly.
LIE! us al hasten then, 50 far as ne are,
permitted, in good faith, 10 take the neces-
cary oaths, or make the proper applioa.
tions for special pardon, that we may cid
in the reorganization Of our State, aud a
restoration to the normal condition Of
civilized society. Let us take care to-
have "the right man in the rig ght place.
for the work which is before US. overlook
ing the aspirations Of interested politicians,
who are seeking their own selfish ends, and
calling 10 our service Wise, experienced
and patriotic gentlemen wherever this can
be done. Let US permit no noisy and in
decent :cramble for office, no heated can
vass'ng, and endeavor to unite upon those
whom We may desire TO serve US, without
partisan clamor, and in all good feeling and
harmony. 1t would be better too perhaps,
that our selections Of candidates, both for
the Convention and the Legislature should
be made as early as possible, in order that
time may be allowed to the nominees for
reflection and preparation.
In the meantime, in order to tighten the
pressure az much as possible let all the
Judiciary Officers of the courts, who have
taken the oath OF amnesty resume their
functions, trying all cases between free
white citizens, and referring all cases
where f,eelmen may present themselves.
or be presented as paltics or witnesses and
which cannot be disposed of Ly consent,
to the nearest Provost Marshal or con.in-
u'ng the same nnlil our legislature m:e,s.
| his course Will have the appreciation of
tue military authorities co;nu,anding in our
State.