The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24
GOOD SUGGESTIONS.

We entirely in the suggestions contained in
the following communication from friend in the
part Of the State. The writer is "out-and-out
whg, but a gentleman whom esteem very highly as
a of sterling worth and ability. In speaking of
"cauton" in conducting paper, he does nothing
more than simple justice-we cautious what we
publish and never say do anything without proper
reflection and have yet had what
have said change position and those who think
we are impcIIcd by sudden impulses abored I'M
der greater mistake. We are cautious because we
consider it the imperative duty of editor be So
and because wish to win popularity in the way
politicians desire it, for want Office and in
tend to be candidate for under circumstances.
But here is the article TO which intended merely
to refer when we commenced:
MEssRs EDIroRs: In reading your most excellent.
conservative paper, have for years noticed with what
q remarkable degree ofcauon, upon all exciting ques-
tons, it has been conducted. While | have differed
from you in politics, the gcntlemanly manner in which
You have advocated your principles has made me re-
spect and even recommend your paper
Another matter, exhibiting the caution your
part, has recently been noticed. 1t is the char-
ness (f the expression is proper) with which it has
been conducted during the present crisis.
Would it not be well to suggest the Press of the
Southern States, that nothing be published that
add to the nOtoriety of any abOtionSt? For instance
that speech either in defence abuse of Helpers
Book should be published. No arguments made against
Mr. Stewards irrepreSsiblc conflict No column desc
Beecher and such like. These men, Helper Seward,
Beechcr I'd genus have grown great upon the
nOtoriety which the South has given to them. Under
the lash of the Southern Press they have been made
Saints and Martyrs by Black Republicanism and
doubt joy the heaviest abuse that may be
heapcd upon them. 1t said of John p Hale, the
witty Senator from New Hampshire, that he remarked
that every blow he got from the South, made him
ceive dozen kisses rom his constituents of New Iamp
shire: and know that the cracked head which Sumner
deScrvedIy received made him the hon of the Granite
State. Let therefore more nOtoriety be given to
these miserable incendiaries. 1t is what they
Take it away from them, and they will for the
want Of that food they have so long attened upon.
Let the South pass the most stringent laws for her
protection and defence, and let the public officers
that they faithfully executed Let the Press while
it gives general information upon all subjects, except
such may add eren the bad odor OF such
the above.) advocate home industry, home manufac-
lures, home economy the discipline of Southern sol
dierS; the building and support of Southern Cities
direct Importation; improvement in agriculture the
erection and support of Standardization and mill
ary; in other words, let the Southern Press stimulate
the people of the South the independence of wealth.
of intellect and of power. Thus will it prove its true
wisdom, and become powerful engine for the good,
the prosperity and safety of the people But while it
gives By the Names free advertisement
traitors and fanatics it accompliShes good for
the South bat makes them the glory their treason
and fanaticis, and adds to their popularity mith the
North. H.