The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-13
Correspondence of the Democrat.
RICHMOND. August oh, 1861

RICHMOND August 5th, 1901.
Mr. EDITOR: 1t is impossible for your correspondent
any light upon the darkness that pervades the
sitting Congress. 1t is indeed instit-
ton and dow nght trying the patience especially
the gencr portion of the present visitors TO the city. OF
the masculine gender have but little curiosity and
therefore but little disturbed when Mr. Speaker Cobb
from the desk that Congress will GO into
session. Crinoine thereupon with much dignity
their disappointed pride will admit and with all possible
statelncss sch out of the presence OF the assembled
di@niaTics of the land. &c
Richmond at this time seems be the centre of ttrac-
on and may be said be pcrvadcd by the best talent,
civic and military of the land; and doubtless. well
remarked by the President on last night, nation on
earth faithfully served by her army from
motives urer disinterestedness and love of country
The only strife prevailing among the people was the lar-
dabe excel in patriotism and love of liberty 1t
true said the President that there opposi
ton party the present Adminstrationsome difference
of opinion existed touching the tariff to the amount
to be raised and the mode of raising it, but all for
prompt and energetic action. That people fully
aroused throughout the Conedracy, and the number of
troops offering beyond the capacity of the Govern
to furnish with but the recent victory at Ma
greatly helped supply the deficiency, and with
the help of the stout heart and strong OF the true south
soldier he feared foe that could be brought into the
field
The President is exceedingly afable and his manners
easy and gentemanly that feels home and dvest-
ed of that restraint and embarrassment which is natural
to almost i'll the presence OF dgntary pro-
minent and important to the American people. At his
approach and cordial shake of the hand with accompany
ing sauatons of welcome you are at once sepossessrd
AT least such the experience of one senoduced last
night with his lady at the mansion OF the President There
need of Congressional introduction President
and his estmabe1a lady Go unheralded and
and my word for it, amiable warrior Chief Magistrate
will receive YOU and his accomplished lady will receive
your wife, in manner that will command at your
love and esteem.
Right proudly should every son of Mccklenburg feel
that she had representatives upon the plains of Bethel
and Manassas We all know and justly proud of the
conspicuous and manly part which the pet Companies
from Charlotte played in the battle OF Bethel While
claim that Mcckienburg represented in the glorious
victory of Manassas in the persons of st Lieut. Smith OF
Company G. and Adj't. Houston Lowrc, (Eshers reg-
ment) who bore themselves with much gallantry,
would not for moment dctract from that gallant oi
old Rowan, Capt. Crage, who proved on the field that
death had terror for him when the glory and honor OF
his country was at stake. A boy in years, yet in
will, the gallant Captain pressed forward the head OF
his Company in that memorable charge when the lament
ed Fisher FELL his falling around him like grass be-
fore the blade and his company alone losing, in killed
one-half of the entire loss Of the Regiment No man
deserves promotion for gallant conduct upon the
field of Manassas than the brave young Captain Cr ge OF
company G. Yours y.