The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05

THE ELEcrIoN.-The day of election, Thursday next,
hand, that nothing say now will reach
many of our readers before the choice of candidates is
made The unfortunate contest is nearly over and
are glad of it. winter and during the early part
of the Spring, did everything we could Except
bowling down the factionists) to prevent contest
for Governor but Mr. Vances friends would submit to
no CONFERENCE.-The special organ advised its friends
to make no compromise but to their power and
vote down the secessionists We did not like to
Il war made upon secessionists simply because they
started in the revolution before those of the swatch
and wait" school, and although We had not been an
original seceSsionst oursclf, determined to resist
the effort prescribe those who had been such. That's
the way got involved in the contest. We always
determined that should be in doubt as to
position public mattcrs-we have never been nem-
trdI in that respect, and have waited to
which the popular side before taking position.
We have advocated Mr. Johnstons claims earnestly and
zealousy, and did because believed he would
make impartial Governor and was fully competent
TO discharge the duties of the Office and We defended
him because he unjustly and maciously assaulted
by Mr. Vances friends. However much and others
disked political discussions this time,
able could expect to remain silent when Mr.
Johnston and friends being abused week after
week We have the satisfaction of knowing THAT our
the appreciation of the great of the
people in this section and feel confident that
the day of election the people Of this and adjoining
counties will give Mr. Johnston a unanimous
for Governor than any man has received.
And at the close of the contest we ask the peo-
pie who they prefer to manage their public affairs
If they want high-minded honorable gentleman,
business man. who is used close application and
Industrious habits and will do RICH. regardless of fu-
ture popularity, elect VIM. Johnston of Ne r1enburg
But if they want politician and affairs managed by
politicians if they q gentleman whose recon-
mcndation is that he is q "clcver man" and q good
joker, if they prefer parzan, why, then, elect T. B.
Vance of Buncombe. But, remember, that if Mr. john
is defeated it will be proclaimed oil through the
North rs defeat of the secessio2ists.
Another important be decided is what sort
Of men shall be sent to the Legislature? Remember
that it is necessary have best business men in
the General mbly-men who understand financial
matters and who know something about framing just
and equitable Revenue Law. We beg the people to
select the best men-hOnest, conscientious men-and
we care not whether they have been wings or demo-
Gratis, they are known be intelligent experienced
business men. OF course hope will be elect
ed who entcrtans prcudces against because they
were democrats, and who has been known to abuse
seceSsionistS and try TO q prejudice against
them. We are anxious that the best men should be
selected without regard to previous party differences
but do not promote any of the hide-bouud kind who
fSd with malice for "orignal secesSonists' and
those who were formerly democrats.