The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-06-16
t,roc.amat.on by tE,e President.


den: Pierce 1t will be seen that the President is
determined TO eniorce the neutrality laws and
treay stipulation entered into between this country
and Spain. The honor of the country will be main
tanned by the President
tie President Of tie United States Of An1eflc0
\ PROCLAMATION.
Whereas Information has been received that
sundrv persons, citizens of the United States and
Others residing therein, engaged in organizing
and fitting military expedition for the inva-
sion Of the Island Of Cuba;
And whereas the said undertaking is contrary to
the spirit and express stipulation of treaties between
he United States and Spain, derogatory to the
character of this nation and in violation of the OBJ.
vous duties and Obligations o! faithful and patriotic
citizens
And whereas it is the duty of the constituted
authorities oc the United States to hold and main
tain the control of the great question OF peace or
war, and not suffer the same TO be lawessly COM
pIicated under any pretence whatever;
Ard whereas, to that end, all private enterprises
of hostile character within the United States
agains: any Foreign Power with which the United
States are at peace are forbidden, and declared to
be high misdemeanor by an express act of Con-
gress:
Now, therefore, in virtue Of the authority vested
by the Constitution in the President of the United
States, do issue this proclamation TO warn all
persons that the General Government claims it
q right and duty to Inerpone for the honor of its
flag, the rights ofts ci'zens, the national security,
and The preservation of the public tranquility from
whatever quarter menaced; and it will not fail TO
prosecute with due energy all those who, unmlndful
of their and their country's lame, presume
thus TO disregard the laws of the land and treaty
obligations.
| earnestly exhort al! good citizens to d'scoun.
tenance and prevent any movement in conflict with
law and national faith; especially charging the
several desrict attorneys collectors and other Of
icers OF the United States, civil or military, having
lawful power in the premises, to exert the same
for the purpose of maintaining the authority and
preserving the peace Of the United States.
Given under my hand and the seal Of the United
States, at Washington, This thirty. first day OF
May, in the year Of our Lord one thousand eight
IL. ST. hundred and fhy-four: and the seventy.
eighth of the independence of the United States.
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
By the President:
w. l.. Nancy, Secretary Of State.
0I- Since our last issue we have had the plea.
sure of conversing with intelligent gentlemen from
various Of the surrounding counties, all Of whom
are in fine spirits, and they say that from present
indications, Mr. Bragg will poll heavier vote
than Gov. Reid did two years ago-while Dock
cry will not near reach Kerr's. We met lead
ing man from Union yesterday who tod US that
the democracy there never more united and
enthusiasc-and that there would tie a very full
turn out. Dockery is known there-the course
he pursued in the canvass for Congress when
Hon, G. W, Caldwell was his opponent-the u'-
ira measures and consolidation doctrines advoca-
ted then-his demagoguIsm and overbearing man.
will effectualy tell against him in that county.
We regre: 10 learn that it is doubtful whether
Mr.. Bragg visit this region during the canvass.
With all due Difference to the Wing press, we
must say that the course Dockery pursues in ma
king appointments without consulting his demo-
cratic competitor, TO say the least, is ungener.
Gus as it IS unusual. The practice Cor the cand.
dates 10 arrange their meetings to suit each others
convenience has obtained in the State, and has the
sanction Of courtesy, justice, and good feeling
We have no idea that the General will come in
this direction. He acts upon The principle the least
some matters stirred the better. Mr.. Bragg's
friends will do the best for him they can, and it
is our honest conviction that he will get the lar
gest vote in the Pee Dee country ever given to
any democrat while Dockery will fall much be-
low his party strength
Mr.. B. is right in following the old war horse,
exposing his shallow tricks and demolishing his
fimsy arguments.