The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
ocrIc,AL MISUNDERSTANDING notice that

Orr1cIAL APpOINTMENTs.--Wen notice that
.r,e If our contemporaries and others heretofore
officially opposed to Gov. Ellis, are disposed to
.omplain about the party character of the military
,o;ntments, and the charge is intimated that on
r. noItca favorites of the State administration
oro amounted This charge is certainly unjust
md without good foundation. We know that many
s IF the highest positions have been given by Gov
Ellis 10 political opponents, we'll equal
lumber of the lower posts in the military. In
f,c We think Gov. Ellis has been disposed to treat
with special favor applications from those hereto
fore opposed to him, and in some instances pre-
f.rred them to old political friends. We know Of
me instance where political friend of the Gov
cruor who never asked him for an office for him
self or relatives, and never will) treated un-
commonly COOL the Governor suPPoslng, probably,
that he was after an appointment; but he mistook
his man that time We merely mention this to
show that the Governor is not disposed to be par
,iJ We think a fair division of the Offices of
honor and trust is right. All parties in the State
are united in maintaining her honor and indepen-
dcuce-those who were formerly Union men are
doing as much as any others for the southern cause
and 40 particular preference should be given.
We make objections to any of the appointments
raale nor do We wish to be understood as particu-
larlv defending them, for we know little or moth
ing about the qualifications of the appointees-
those who not qualified will, we suppose, quail
f. themselves as speedily as possible We are
confident, however, that Gov. Ellis tries to act
nIartialy and do what is right.
PARTY SPIErT-A very intelligent gentleman, who
was in Raleigh this week informs that a no time
heretofore has he witnessed party spirit SO
pant That the declarations of the Democratic leaders
protesting desire that all party distinctions should be
abolished are all bosh, and that in making appoint
mcnt> but little regard is paid TO fitness qualif-
cation the main question being is he Democrat ?"
Our informant says, that prominent gent eman told
him that if things did alter in this respect that
there hope for except in the forhcaranCe of
Lincoln and the mercy of God for that Democracy in
their intolerance and in their graSpng after office and
the sPo were hurrying us on to destruction Green's
boro Patriot
IF the Patriot knew the former politics Of many
ofthe appointees, it certainly would not publish
such stuff as the above The insinuations of the
Patriot are unjust and untrue, and we regret to
them at time like the present We suppose
the editor of the Patriot and his informant have
not yet got clear of their party feelings.
Hon r. TooMBs, Secretary of State of the
Confederate States, arrived in Charlotte on We'd
nesday evening last on his way to Montgomery.
He was met at the Depot by a number of citizens
and welcomed with cheering At night he ad-
dressed large concourse of citizens from the steps
OF the Mansion House, having been introduced by
+. H. Britton, Esq. Mr. Toombs stated facts to
show that the Southern Confederacy did all in its
power to prevent war-peace was desired, not war
but northern arrogance had commenced the
strife, aud southern courage prepared to meet
it aud defend our soil aud our homes He enter
tanned not the least doubt as to the resut-victory
sooner or later, would perch W on the banners of
the southern armies, and Lincoln aud his unprn-
ciplcd, fauatcal friends would be made sick of
Coercion. MrToombs was loudly cheered through
out his speech. He proceeded on his journey in
the 10 o'clock train
FALSE REpoRTs--The notice of two battles
which We published iii part of our last weeks issue
turns out to be untrue. Hundreds Of rumors are
In circulation these times which have no founda-
ton in truth.
1t was reported last week that the eastern coast
of North Carolina was invaded, but it false
folk Day Book says:
This morning the supply of material for rumors was
considerably augmented by report which seemed to
be worthy of trust. messenger arrived from Cam
den county, y. c., stating that the cncnlyS loa had
entered Cape Henry Inlet and landed 800 the
rive Mills in Camden county. His tracks hadn't cool
ed before another from different section of the same
county reached confirming ali that had been brought
u by the first one aud hadn't got quite thoroughly
prepared to believe il all before still another stat
ing that IL all mistake there fcCeral tor
ce' there. etc. So it goes In the meantime boys, keep
your powder dry, and be certain of your when
You fire."
The Petersburg Express says that the transmits
sion of telegraphc news from the different military
posts in Virginia has been interdictcd as a needfu
precaution against the encmy's learning the move
ments and operations of our troops.
the order request of the Adjutant General for
the collection of all State arms by the Sherfs and
forward them to Raleigh. We doubt the propriety
OF this, of all kinds are extremely scarce
among the people, and supply cannot now
be purchased by individuals |. is necessary for
home -deience that every man should have one gun
at least in his house. Those who have old muskets
WILL no doubt, make good use Of them when the
pinch comes
Town MILITIA.-FOur companies have been
organized of those liable to do military duty in the
Charlotte district The following are the officers
elected: