The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-31
GENERAL LANE.

AS our readers know, Gen. Joseph Lane, the
democratic candidate for the Vice Presidency, is
now on visit to North Carolina, his native State.
At Warrenton and Raleigh arrangements had been
made to give him grand reception, but the Gen.
seems to have preferred quiet reception, and
therefore arrived at both places unexpected. But
notwithstanding his unexpected arrival at War
renton, he was greeted by number of friends and
welcomed by speech from J. B. Bachelor, Esq.
The Warrenton News, speaking of Gen. Lanes
reply, says:
At the conclusion of Mr. Bachelors address,
which was warmly applauded, the General replied
in a very effective manner. He thanked them for
the warm and gratifying manner in which they had
received him. He disclaimed any idea OF making
his visit to the home of his childhood political
canvass but still, he could not reply without
making some allusion topublic affairs. In abiding
to Mr. Batchelors enumeration of his public services,
he gracefully declined any personal merit, and gave
it all to the gallant soldiers he had the honor and
good fortune to command He eulog lied the
conduct and valor of the American Army composed,
as it was, of men from all sections, and paid
passing tribute to the services of his fellow citizens
of Irish and German birth. He emphaticaly
declared himself Il Union man; the Union should
be preserved, but it should be by the observance
OF the TlSntS Vi DOth NoItu dhu
South He said "a united South could and would
preserve the Unon,' and that no evil could beEall
it, save by Southern dssension.
He spoke in the most glowing terms of the talents,
patriotism and public services of Mr. Breckenridge.
He described him devoted to the honor
and interests of our common country. He bcsought
his Southern fellow citizens to be firm in the
assertions Of their Constitutional rights there could
be no compromise that point; and, with the
South united the assaults Of fanaticism would be
repealed, and the Union preserved for the benefit
of their children. He did not underrate the
strength of Lincoln, but he felt certain that with
unanimity the South could and would triumph.
He protested the deepest attachment to the Union
of the States, and should it please tle people to
elect the ticket which bore his name, his best
exertion would be devoted to preserve and maintain
its inestimable blessings. The General concluded
by humorously abiding to the various Presidential
tickets, and candidly told his auditors that he
thought the best and most available was that which
bore the name of Breckenridge and Lane. The
General was frequently interrupted by enthusiastic
applause, and warmly greeted at the close of
his evidently impromPtm reply.
The Raleigh Press of the 24th, thus speaks
of the Generals visit to Raleigh
Having arrived on Sunday evening, one day
earlier than our citizens anticipated him, the
rangcments which had been made for the recep-
ton of Gen. Lane were knocked into cooked
hat, and, many persons disappointed in not
having the pleasure of hearing the General make
a speech. Yesterday morning, at an early hour
the citizens focked to the Marlborough House to
the General and than hour spent by
him in meeting and shaking hands with his
friends.
Accompanied by Hon L. OBJ Branch, Edward
Cantwell, Esq the Chairman of the COMMITTEE of
Reception, and Mr. Philips, Gen. Lanes Secretary,
the General visited the Deaf and Dumb Institution,
the Lunatic Asylum and other places of interest.
He also paid a visit to the residence Of VIM Boy
Ian, Esq, who now occupies the house formerly
owned by the ancestors Of the General.
During the absence of the General from his
quarters numerous citizens from the country call
ed to him. The Supreme Court of North
Carolina adjourned and called to see him, leaving
their cards
Gen. Lane left Raleigh on Thursday morning
last for the purpose of visiting Chapel Hill From
Chapel Hill he returned to Indiana He will, it
is sad again visit this State during the Fall.