Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-03-19

it plausibly enough. It may be intended to induce
the planting of large crop; it may be the work Of
spectators who have recently bought small lots at
high prices, in order to sell large stocks at the
same price; it may be caused by a desire on the
part of capitalists to invest in something more sub
stantial than U. S. bonds; and it may be due to a
fear that the next crop will be light throughout
the world, owing to political disturbances. All of
these causes have probably been in operation more
or less If they cease to exist, the price will de-
cline again, and but one of them is likely to con.
tnue in force. We believe the South will, as usu-
a swallow the bait, and put in at least an average
crop. The spectators, having sold high what
they bought low, will of course be interested in
bringing down the price, to operate again. The
political complications Of the world will probably
continue to give value to cotton.
But the very cause, which, of all others, Is most
likely to keep cotton at high price, is that which
ought to make our people pause ere they put In
large crop of the staple. The country is in the
midst of q revolution; for the removal OF the Pres
ident will, in effect wipe out the Presidency
When one President of the United States has beer
removed by Congress, there will be no security fo
his successors. The occupant Of the Office may
retain the title but he can be President only II
name. His powers removed, the Office is virtually
abolished This destruction Of the Office is wha
Congress is aiming at, and that it will be accom-
plished. is foregone conclusion. Andrew John
son is to be removed under the forms of law, unes
some of the conspirators find their courage to tai
them Once destroyed, it is more than likely tn!
Office will never again be peaceaby re-establlshed
Congress has, SO, far followed closely the example
of all parliamentary assemblies that have accom-
plished revolutions. None ofthese have ever gon'
so far as Congress and retreated, until compelled
to do so by military force.
There being, therefore, every prospect OF ma
tional convulsion, with quite possible civil war
the question of planting crops ought to be decides
with view to this contingency. 1.-THE govern
ment should be destroyed, or even temporarll.
shattered, the value of our currency will deprecl
ate. There will, in that case, be but little goo'
money with which to buy cotton, and those VIII
have that little, will probably need it to buy NOR
pressing necessities than cotton. Food is the grea
desideratuns in times of civil war or anarchy
While these calamities are not certain to come
there is no doubt but that they threaten our coun
try, and more seriously than the general apath
throughout the land would indicate. The Soutl
cannot prevent them, if they come; but she can
if she WILL prepare for the possible storm, and it
the part of wisdom for her to do so. A heav
crop of breadstufs would be the best preparatlo
she could make; whereas heavy crop of eotto
would be no protection, and merely possessio
to attract the cupidity of contending armies q
bummers and thieves. As with communities, 6
with Individuals the best prepared will fare tn
best. When deluge is threatened, which is tn
wiser-he who tolls to collect wealth which ma
be swept away by its waters, or he who strives
provide the means to sustain life while the foo
lasts? Our advice worth little or much
is for every man to manage his farm so that
will not be caught without a good supply OF brea
and meat, by next November.