The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-05

exclaimed, in the language Of Patrick Henry: "Givc
me liberty give me deah!' Had that party, under
the ordinary dictates Of generosity and forgiveness
waived the questionable right to iuact punishment
upon the seeded States restoration would, long ago
have been established on basis rccoucing all legt
mate differences and securing permanency and happt
ness. The secedcrs acknowledged themselves de-
feated their cause lost and rushed back with indecent
haste to the arms Of their cnemies-a haste that has
doubtless astonished both the conquerors and the
quercd-n haste which the conquered 3!age had cause
to regret and which has enlbodened tina. cowardly
party to the preparation Of deeds of rapine and VIC
lencc unparalleled in the annals of modern warfare
Like its prototype the Jacobns it is making wal
upon is decnceless supcrors, and like that fendsl
faction, boast its Maras Robespiercs its St. usts
and its Couthons; and though not revclng in blood
is reveling in all the prosecutions that malgnity
devise. Though it may not be revcng in blood, it is
not the quality of its mercy that withho!ds it. Were
the guilolinesa at lis command the Reign Of Terror
would be revived with all its horrors would all the
"rebcl heads from the Potomac to the Rio Grande
hnprcase the relentless steel.
''For one who hath no friend, no brother there" ii
affords pleasing diversion from the cares that nfes
our Southern land contemplate the conflict between
the Executive and the Radical party. Without con-
Tossing to any intense admiration for the President
extend TO him, without reserve, heartfelt wishes
for bis triumph. Without seeking explore the mo-
tves by Which he is actuattd we accept the concn-
sion that his paramount purpose is to restore the I'm
ion and uphold the Constitution His recordon those
points is before the eyes of the world and he shows
| ~ 3SD0sTpn q Cl,nrntn afflpa t. Will, q
sstcncy incompatible with the demolalsation Of the
times he has held undertaking course towards the
goal that seems, to Us here away down the vista OF
approaching years, aud is confident and hopeful lie
Autcrcd their Voices" when he displaced Gcllcs and
Sheridan; he shook the pillars Of their temple when
he babe the irrepEessbIe Stanton stand not upon the
order Of lis going; he bearded the lion when he'ban-
ishcd Pope and Ord from their kingdoms and yrnci-
palities and although "he party" have dcfantly re-
stored the otIcnsiYe secretary VIC have an abiding
faith i'll the merits Ct the Presidents course and in his
ultimate victory.
Be firm Mr.. President Surrender not one little Of
your principles, for they right and pleasing to
TIE sight q all honest mcn. Be firm, sir, for the
mighty tide Of conservatism is coming to your help
It is rolling on and gathers volume and momentum
IL II S"GCi!ii GOHu ltOIi! tc o. u
the hills aHl along the Valleys It oyerMhcns the an
cient landmarks ofpartics and wipes away all trivial
fond records" Its mission is mercy and peace; the
drowning on: Of that vena party which stands at the
door Of the Union and orbd5 entrance bat OH It's
base terms; the restoration to the Southern pco-
pie Of their rights of the republic; recognising
the distinction which God has made among the crca-
lures that bear His image; lifting from our weary
shoulders the unequal burthens Of government; de-
Glazing to tie world that pun<hmcnts have e2s-
ceedca eftnses; rc :sU'ns IS Of CUR identity Of
destiny inter cs and habitation and extending to Us
tile warm right hand of fraternity and good will
A vision less prophetic than our OWL may descend,
through the o5scuring nsts Of the future the certain
downfall of the Radical party. It's buster and bravo
d. its rcvengcfu animosty and reazcd action, which
have increased in intensity since the popular sentiment
in some Of the Northern States has seemingly set the
seal Of condemnation upon It's odous measures plainly
cyncc spirit Of desperation and oreteli its doom. The
gods have made it mad preparatory condition its
utter destruction. Not content with reducing the
Southern people AFFECT social and political degra
datio;; content with witnessing their AMUSEMENT
and bringing them to want and beggary; affecting to
discrcd the most convincing proofs Of loyalty, and
the plnncst manifestations Of the abandonment of all
intentions to pFolong the separation, see encroac
ing step by step upon the liberties of people who
are guilty q skin without the proper shade, and ad
yanGng nearer and that terrible period when
the slave may sit in the high places and put his foot
upon the neck Of the master.
Woe to The land doomed to SUCH reality; woe to
the party abcttins the achievement and woe, woe
to tie de!plrd Instruments Of its vengeance