The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-22
RALEIGH, N. Dec H. 1854

RALEIGH, N. u. Dec. IL, 1914.
r. P. WARINC, EsQ.--SR: For short time
past ! have resided in this City Of Oaks. Our
Legislature in session IS cmphatcelly De-
mocraric one. Having Il Governor, the Speakers,
and majority in each branch adhering 10 the
same creed and faith.
am aware that the people of Mecklenburg, in
common with others of our State, are evncing a
deep interest in the d, alterations OF this body
Excitement PervadeS the masses upon the all alb
sorbing theme of Internal improvements. Every
assembly composed Of many lew from the
mountains 10 the coast exchange views, and
entertain hopes OF better things Tor themselves and
others upon tins SulJ' CT. Upon no Legislature in
our State, aud but lew in any, have been made
greater demands, or looked to with tondcr hopes
than the present.
Were il possible by some ma gcal influence of
the Legislature. We would wish TO see our State Mi
perVa-lke, spring bright and clear into new
existence OF prosperity and greatness. We would
wish the voice Of that vaunted opprobrium " Rip
Van Winkie," SO long reproachfulIy applied 10 us
as laggards in the Of progress, lulIed quietly
TO rest with the shr whistle Of that iron steed
that feeds 1pon fire and breathes steam.
We would wish TO see the resources Of our
State, the richest in the gift o. nature, but the
poorest in all that depends upon exertion,' de-
yeloPcd. We would wish TO realized those
noble desires, so deeply cherished by all, 10 ele-
Vate, and forward the work Of Internal Improve
ments, and thereby increase the wealth, prosperi-
~, and happiness of our citizens. In a word, we
would wish 10 see our own old North State the
brightest star in our glorious conlederacy.
But ugh Of this, and TO the point. And
what is that 4 demand is made of the LegisIa-
uure Il believe from everywhere) that liberal,
but udcious system Of Internal Improvements be
constructed. A demand easily made, but the
extent Of The system by no means so easily
defined, or the whereabouts the appropriations
should be made agreed upon. For TO what extent
the means of the State should be appropriated IN
this " liberal, but judc'ous SYSTEM" and in what
way, and in what locations appropriated, are points
upon which the representatives Of the people d!f-
for wildly IS the people themselves.
Now, sir, | adGIIt there two extremes. In
difference and supinencSs upon the part Of the
State 10 lend her aid, (which if taken at The tide
OF public opinion might lead TO redemption" would
seriously cripple, though hope not entirely ruin,
the prosperity and thrift OF The enterprises already
begun. While reasonable and discreet appro-
priaton upon the part OF The State, which appro-
priaion can be raised without oppressive taxation
upon the people. With a disposition 10 do what
we can now, and leave that which cannot be
done until another time. will accomplish all that
can really be accomplished with profit TO the Peo-
pie. | mean that. the funds of the State should
be appropriated in proportion 10 her means and
subject 10 The same economical control; as pru.
&c N farmer. according 10 his means would aP'
propriate and control his funds in the Improve
ment OF his farm. Then already stated, the
rxtcui OF the above named system, and the arprO-
Priauons tn1'@'o are questions oil oPinIon' LIE: