Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-01-05

H From present indications, the
rebellion can scarcely be kept alive
another year. Many predict de-
cline in prices, and a general ''smash
up" in business affairs. When asked
to give reason for their belief, these
sprophets find it difficult to furnish
any that will bear the test OF exami
nation. The general belief, is found
ed upon the fact, that such was the
case after the war of the revolution,
and likewise of 1872. But neither OF
these wars originated or were carried
out, as is the present. They were
with foreign powers. This is wholly
among ourselves. They were com
menced, the one to form a free Coy
ernment, the other to defend it when
attacked by foes without. This is a
war for self preservation, from foes
within. The results will differ in the
same proportion.
- We do not purpose to argue the
question with those who never want
pretext for 'croaking." Such
men live in perpetual dread of some
thing terrible about to happen, and
too often are willing and anxious
that the anticipated result should
take place in order that they may
reap some special benefit therefrom.
Our object is simply to urge upon
our readers, particularly the farming
class, the necessity Of turning to &C
count the favorable opportunities
that not only now exist, but will ex-
list for years to come.
At the outbreak Of the war we per-
sonally urged our farmers TO plant
every acre they had the force to cul-
tivate. When prices were low and
men's hearts failing them for fear,
we repeatedly urged them to raise
all the crops of every kind that they
could, that by so doing they were
not only performing their duty in
aiding the Government by furnishing
supplies for our armies, but greatly
benefttlng themselves. Some ofour
friends acting upon these suggestions
have steadily pursued that course.
Others sneering over it then, have
since found our predictions true and
are now deriving benefits also. To
all our farmers we say continue your
labors. Prices are greatly in your
favor. Every thing you can raise for
some years yet to come, will not only
find ready sale but high prices. If
peace was declared tomorrow, corn
would not fall much below a dollar
for years to come. The immense
expanse of Southern territory that is
now devastated and laid waste must
be re-peopled, and society be organ
ized anew. Although the rush to
the South will be tremendous, yet
the food to sustain them must be
grown in the North, not for one sea-
son but for several. What is said
Of corn win apply to potatoes, beans,
fruit, hay and in short all articles
that are produced on our farms
Horses cattle, sheep, hogs, &C., will
also rule high. Mark it. The man
who diminishes his agricultural pro-
ductions for fear of a sudden decline
in prices, viii find ample time for
regretting his egregious error before
the time arrives.
True, wheat may not bring next
season, 1926 per bushel, but if as
present appearances indicates your
crop is double that of this year, are
you not still the gamer. But every
other product of the farm bids fair
to maintain rs present enormous
price. ID l54fG .-a4JAl14
Now loyal farmers. what is there
for you to do? Will you quietly
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stand aIooS and see this golden
stream run by without any profit to
Won more than usual? Or will Won