The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23

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know that entire unanimity prevails throughout
the Old North State. But one sentiment seems
to prevail among people, that of unyielding OPP
position to Lincolns government. Those who
were strong Union men six months ago. could not
now be induced to submit to and live under the
| northern government again under any circumstan-
ces Look at the former Union newspapers in the
State-the Fayetteville Observer, Raj Register,
Greensboro Patriot, Salisbury Waterman, States
vile Express, Wadesboro Argus, &c.-.hey are
as warm in the southern cause any original Sc
cession paper In fact, all are for resisting to the
death the encroaehments of our enemies Such a
people can never be conquered.
We have heard the complaint made that some
of the rich men of the State have not given as lib
orally of their means to support the as they
might do We have heard the names of wealthy
men who only gave SIS or $40, and some who re-
fused to give anything, although they talked right
against the enemy But We hope these are isola-
ted cases. If Lncoln's hireings ever get into the
State, their property will not be worth much to
them; therefore it would be better to give one
fourth now to keep them out. There are thousands
of men in the State who might contribute $500
each and never feel it. Some have done WELL
whilst others have not. Those who will not give,
might help the government by investing in the
Confederate bonds at s per cent interest 1t is
the duty Of all to afford as much help as possible.
President DAvIs.-I. is remarkable that since
the organization of the southern government, no
one has found fault with President Davis. The
lack loon hava IF
being deficient in ability courage OR christian vir-
tue-they have assailed him for being 'rebel,"
but never so much as limited that he was incompe-
tent. They know very we'll that he is superior
to their Lincoln man is to baboon. The
fact is, Jefferson Davis is one of the greatest men
Of the age, and his name and services are invalaa-
BILE to the Confederate States
On the first Wednesday in November an cleo
ton for President and Vice President will be held
We hope that Davis and Stephens will be re-elect-
ed without opposition.
DoN'T BE DIsCoURAGED.-We hope one
will suffer himself to become discouraged because
our forces met with reverses in northwestern Eir
ginia. We not only have to contend in that Sec
ton against the northern Lincolnites, but against
er, if possible, than the former-they pilot the
enemy about, thus enabling him to suddenly
pounce upon camps. Besides, our force in
that section was small compared to the enemy
Wherever southern soldiers have lost anything
they were out-numbered by from four and seven
to one. No sort of men could be expected to re-
sist successfully such odds, although many of our
brave men did stand until cut down at their guns
Since the begun, we have killed and wounded
twice many of their men they have of ours.
We must conquer in this war if it takes every
man in the South and every dollar to do. Outside
OF northwestern Virginia and East Tennessee,
every southern man and woman is determined to
die before they will submit to the Lincoln govern
ment. If any discouraged, ask them to
read what that vile sheet, the New York Tribune,
says, and make up their minds to surrender.
The Tribune, some weeks ago, said
ave mean to conquer them (the south) not
merely to defeat, but to conquer, sutjugate them.
But when the rebelliOus traitors are overwhelmed
in the field, and scattered like leaves before the
angry wind, ii must not he to return to peaceful
and contrmtcd names; they must find poverty at
their fresides, and see prinatiom IN the anxious
eyes ofmottrrs and tie rags If children"
Hear this, We southrons, and never even think
of submitting You not only to lose your
rights, but your property is to be destroyed and
your children reduced to rags and beggary, if Lin
coin gets power over you. But We are confident
such things will never be. There are enough Of
men and money in North and South Carolina alone
to prevent it, if they will turn out, which think
they will do if occasion requires it. Wherever a
traitor or tory is found, let him be hung imme-
1iately and we shall be that much nearer victory.
Every man in the south must be made to show his
hand in this war. He that is not for US is against
Us, and the sooner he is treated as an enemy the
better. For our own part, we do not entertain the
east doubt but that victory will ultimately crown
The efforts of the South. Il
Since writing the above, we received the news
IF the southern victory at Manassas, which will
more than counter-baance the defeat in western
Virginia.
NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD. In addition to
he items published last week relating to the an
lual meeting of the n. c. Railroad Company, We
,ondense from the State Journal the following:
The Directors were authorized to make such ar
angements of schedules as will prevent the delay
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