The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-28


Resotoed That the Breckenridge and Lane Club of
Charlotte do hereby recommend TO their brother Demo-
throughout the State the propriey of accepting
the basis for compromise proposed officially prof
fered by the Meeting of the friends of Mr Douglas
to convene at Raleigh the Both August, inst.
Resolved That a copy of these resolutions be for
wardcd through the Democratic papersof Charlotte
those journals in the in favor of Breckenridge
and Lane in order to obtain an expression of their
opinions.
have thought it due to you and myself fellow-citi
to make this simple statement of facts. Judge
you between US. Your fellow-citiZen,
W. R. MYERS,
Charlotte, Aug "a, 1860. Chairman
There is no particular point made in the above cir
cular that seems to demand reply, (though it was
evidently written place the friends of Breckenridge
and Lane in the attitude of dsorganizers) and
should refer to it it for the fact that Mr.
Myers publishes the he the Western Demo-
crat without giving answer along with it. We
published Mr. Myers interrogatorv last week and
swered it, and think if he considered it necessary
reproduce his aote u.s. he should also have publish
ed answer, by way of explanation, at least. While
aim be entirely respectful towards all concerned
shall few facts and then the democracy of
Meckenburg may decide who the disorganizers
In the first place Mr. Myers makes a mistake
(unintentonay, doubt) in claiming
"a Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Demo-
cratic party for the county of Mecklenburg. There
such
The Democratic State Executive Committee, which
met in Raleigh Fall forthe purpose of appointing
time and place for holding the State Convention
commended that while organizing for the Gbernatorial
canvass each county meeting appoint Executive
Committee. The Mecklenburg Democratic meeting
held for the purpose of appointing delegates to the
State Convention, appointed such a committee and Mr.
Myers chairman of it, but the authority of that
committee ceased with the August elections. 1t was
not appointed with view Cor action during the Presi
Dental contest The Democratic District Convention
which ia this place in March last, appointed an
Executive Committee, of which S. W. Davis is Chair
man. to in Presidential matters. But all this is
immateral-we merely mention these things to show
that Mr. Myers is chairman of no Committee this
time. And even if that Committee still authori
zed act, tie balance Of 1t for breckenridge and
Lane!
Now to the main subject. To the note which Mr.
Myers addressed the editors of the Western Demo-
crat, made the following reply:
We do feel authorized make any promises pledges
in behalf OF the Democratic party OF the Electors who
represent that party, and disposed do We
desire defeat of Lincoln and have enough confidence
the Electors believe that they will cast the vote OF North
Carolina for the who stands the best chance OF defeating
the Republican party be he democrat wing: We have
commenced the with the understanding that the vote
of the State be cast for John &. Brecknridge
believe the people November will authorize the Electors to
do but we are entirely wiling TO leave the matter with The
Electors to settle circumstances may to require as
and proper though bargain beforehand.
1t is probably unnecessary to add anything further
the above this time. The editorial article pre-
ceding this article, fully explains position, and
to that refer the
With regard the resolutions offered at the Demo-
cratic meeting last week. Mr. Myers is in The
resolutions rejected but laid upon table
The meeting called for the purpose OF forming
Breckenridge and Lane Club, and not for the purpose
of negotiating terms with the Douglas The
democrats present did consider it their privilege
take final action upon important matters in which the
whole party of the county interested therefore the
resolutions laid the table. They treated
respectfully.
Now, who are the disorganizers? Let us examine
the facts and On the 2Oth March last District
convention held in Charlotte, for the purpose of
appointing two delegates to the National Convention.
All the counties represented except Sanly. VIM.
Lander of Lincoln and John Walker of Mecklenburg
selected These gentlemen were the choice of
Mr. MyerS-he approved their appointment They were
not instructed to how they should act but left
Free good and reliable Democrats to discharge their
duties as circumstances might demand Mr. Lander,
and Mr. Hammonds-Capt. Walkers alternate-went to
Charleston and believe all approve of their action
there. Mr. Lander and Capt. Walker went to Balti
For four days they, in connection with the
other n. G. delegates, did all in their power heal
dlHercnceS ana produce harmony. we Know now
earnestly they sought settle difficulties, and how
much they tried to avoid rupture But it was of no
use--the Douglas men unyieldng, and intended
to have Mr. Douglas nominated nobody and along
with his nomination implied endorsement of his
doctrines Our delegates could not submit 10 such
dctation and they very properly resisted and with
drew, along with their Southern brethren.
The delegates who withdrew representing 20
States organized another Convention-the President
of the original Convention presided t-and the
result the nomination of Breckenridge and Lane.
For fuller statement of the transactions which caused
the division, the Address of the National Demo-
cratic Executive Committee. In resisting the nOmina
ton of Douglas and the endorsement of his territorial
doctrines the n. C. delegation not only acted cir
cumstances that time required, but in accordance
with of the resolutions passed at the Democratic
State Convention in March.
Well after the of delegates, democratic
meeting held this place and the nominations of
Breckenridge and Lane fully endorsed. With the
exception of eight nine individuals, think every
democrat in the county willing to go for these
nominees. But it now seems that Mr. Myers and few
others not willing let the matter reSt-Mey are
not ,cng abide By the action Of their delegates
they willing submit the action of the demo
is this? Are not Breckenridge and Lane true demo
Gratis and is not the platform upon which they stand
and in accordance with the spirit of the Con-
stuton of the United States and the late decision of
the Supreme Court? Certainly democrat OBJ