Owyhee bullion. [volume] (Silver City, I.T. [Idaho]) 1866-1867, 1867-06-06
What Will the South Do?

This query is frequently heard upor
the corners of the streets whithersoeve
we turn our head. Situated as we are
we have felt no inclination to engage it
the discussion of questions which are, o.
may be, issues before the people after th,
fashion so prevalent at the present day
In fact the discussion of questions of SC
grave moment as We conceive the great
or portion to which the consideration Of
the American people is now directed, at
the fireside or on the streets can be pro.
ductive of no beneficial results, conducted
as such discussions usually are. Hon.
estly seeking for truth, for information,
and for the right, are scarcely ever the
ruling motives. For such discussions,
we have no taste and no love. The lust
interchange of opinions so commendable
is no longer expected. Fierce disputation
and bitter invectives are very unlikely to
make converts, or impart any informa-
ton whatever. In our experience such is
always the result of any attempt to ans
wer the query forming the caption of
this article. We are more curious to
know what the South could DO we con-
cede, than to speculate upon subject, the
solution Of which must be left to the char.
ity of coming events. We rather imag-
Inc the South can do absolutely nothing
in her own defense so far as her relation
to the general government is concerned.
The South presents picture akin to
many, viewed by the student upon the
historic page. A country overrun sub.
jugated and oppressed. Bound to the
parent branch by hooks of steel, and by
the force of superior power. A depend
ency with no more or greater rights and
privileges than the provinces--not so
great--of the British Empire. What
good can be effected by claiming or de-
handing constitutional rights. The Ju-
dietary in deciding, or the Executive in
the discharge Of solemn and sworn duties
are impotent for good. A majority of
the Supreme judges have, by their wise
decisions, endeavored to restore to the
Southern States their lawful privileges,
aud to stay the tide f despotism and ruin
now sweeping over their fair lands with
the Bosom of destruction. Both the E1-
ecutive and Judicial branches of the gov.
eminent have united their efforts in vain
to accomplish this noble result. Before
the mighty, INSCRIPTIONS, tyranical and
unholy majority composing the Radical
Congress, their power amounts to no more
than feather 10 gale; and Mr.. John
son must execute the laws, although 10
do so, he knows must outrage every
sentiment and principle of freedom, man |
hood, humanity and right. The South
can do nothing. She struggled in an un-
equal contest SO long as hope remained,
and leaves behind, record for good or
ill report, yet one of bravery and unex-
ampled heroism. Radicalism can never
rob her of the names aud fame of her
gallant living and heroic dead. The self
sacrificing disposition of her people re.
ceived the commentator of bitter enc
mics Yet the wager of battle decided
against her. She was overcome, and is
at the mercy of "a vindictive and MERGE
nary Congress, governed wholly by the
deformities and monstrosities of psalm
singing, hypocritical puritanism.
Protection is afforded, but it is of that
peculiar character for which the wolf is
70 notorious in his affectionate embrace