The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1891-07-01
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CARLISLE, MIsa., Jdfe n, 1901.

CAhLlsLEs Mlha-s June ~ 1871.
MEssRs. EDITORS
While every one must accept his po-
sitiOn, must disclaim an overdose OF
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES do claim to
be prophet above ny-fellows, but, as
II appears to rne, much genius is not
required to bespeak little of the fu-
ture, with the facts Of the present star
ing him in the face.
predicted partially last year what
we are now realizing, aud only partial
~ IL is much worse than anticipated.
My object in this Is TO use my Efforts
TO prepare tic readers of the Reyeille
for a more serious future, which the
sub-t with all It's enehantmentsO Will
be too late TO meet. IL is only(0 ne
ccssary 10 refer them 10 the present
money stringeney, and ask them what
the future PROMISES 10 discuss this
ihatter requires too much space, ahd |
must only sketch, or syncopc, as |
would express it. We have no money
now, with cotton to-day quoted for
md. 7Icts in New Orleans aud dull,
What are we to expect for next year.
with, may say. an oyeravorage crop
prospect for this season? Can we cx-
pect an increase of money circulation 2
Il is certainly not indicated, but on the
contrary, a further stringency even to
distress. We as farmers arc much to
blame, and, | may say virtually, entire
IL to blame for It We are too improv-
idont. That a child may understand
tive don't arrange to Ire at home.
If we would diversity and provide
more for home consumption we would
feel less concern about the sub-5 and
many other issues.
The farmer is naturally (his own
fault, with laws TO protect him If not)
the most independent of tho profess
sional world. With a supply Of
corn, peas, rice, potatoes, sugar cane,
milk, meat and tobacco, what is ho to
trouble about more?
These are at his will and with lit
tlU special legislation covering theft,
something of the aTexas Lynch Law
ORDER" without concern. Pm not a
member of the alliance, am barred I;
nor am an endorser ofall they say and
propose, though, with probably more
than an average interest in agriculture.
No farmer need tell me that he can't
live at home; and the smaller farmer
he Is, the Iiiore easily be can do II. /
can only syncope throughout while; II
not wearying, too consunptive OF pa
per space. Well, this reads d little of
Georgism but while great adnlrcr Of
his, and a supporter OF bis In the past
and maybe In the future; | can not in
this campaign not on account OF bis
views upon the sub-t matter, because
consider II q matter Of little import.
Nor do SUPPORT Barksdale because of
bis views, but upon bis past record,
and known superior judgment. lie
win, If elected; go with the sub-t
question only as far rs good--no fur
fher. There Is much legislation Of SUI
peri0r import 70 sub-t matters, and
no one secs 1t clearer or viii more car
nestly exert himself 10 effect It, than
Barksdale. But / am chainpioning
neither, nor Is this 30 designed. rs 10
the powers of the u. S. congress; 1t Is
unlimited, put its policy Is the ques-
lion. l would like 10 discuss these
matters In detail, but tho editor scnsi-
bly, says TO be brief
Readers, go slow. Pm fearful of tho
carly future. Cotton7T aud wcak,a good
crop prospect indicated, no money to
buy It with last year. the indications
for anything better discouraging, No
money now, merchants straining every
nervo TO bridge things now, and |
must say be gets no thanks for II, eth
err. But he ,hds been whipped and
spurred until bis hide has grown tough,
and it's all no expects.
The principle Of the sub-t Is good,
judIclously executed, but many specu-
latlons upon It are frauds. The ware
house feature, as per congressional
bills upon tho subject, the most stu
pendous.
We need more money, no doubt Of