The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-29


the close of the session. but what they have
not learned
pay- As North Carolina Treasury notes fundable
in six per State bonds, they appear to be in de-
mand for investment in that way. Those who get
Treasury notes disposed hold to them, and
should .ot be surprised hear that they command
a premium.
RATHER HARD PUsHED-We suppose all will agree
after reading the following extract from the Raleigh
Standard, that the editor of that paper is hard pushed
COR something say in reply to the gentle excavations
and good advice have been giving him recently He
is driven the "dernier resort" like the who
lying with the cramp choc, and shows signs of weak
and a hard death-struggle. We congratulate our
rather ill-naturcd contemporary the JimCrow dex-
terty with which he kicks and jumps about in his
"nttcr days" The Standard says:
The Charlotte Democrat is especially bitter towards
1t impeaches motives, and almost doubts our
loyalty. Our motives better than the Editors,
aud truer to North Carolina than he is. Mr..
Johnston whom he supports for Governor was appon
ted Colonel about the time his brother was appoin-
ted, pArtzan grounds, chaplain in the army and
probably Mr.. Johnston instrumental in procuring
this cha plancy We have heard that this chaplain,
thus appointed, regularly ordained Mnist
and could not therefore, administer the sacramens to
sick and diving soldiers; but what difference did that
make? He had served the secession party, and his
brother would be pleased with his appointment and
made. AGAIN, the Editor OF tho Democrat Is q
member of the Literary Board 1t may be that he thinks
if his neghbor Mr. Johnston is made Governor, he will
invite him to remain in office. We beg even
tempered and amable contemporary to remember
that those who live i'll glass houses should not throw
no ks"
Really, don't like to reply to the above because
abhor personal illusions of that kind and refer
persons at all connected with responsible
for the discussion between and the Standard But
why should that paper alude to the appointment of
brother Chaplain of the LIST Regiment, when he
is entirely disconnected with party and party politics
With much more proPrety might refer to the posi-
ton of the assistant editor of the Standard Rev Mr
Pell, who sent by the ~ c. Conference to preach
to the sinners of Raleigh but who is has
Gently been at work with the editor Of the Standard
helping him 20 denounce southern-rights and find
ing fault with the government and abusing government
officers. We might suggest that Mr. Pe is out of place
as minister of the gospel and active member of
the Conference But he do he pleases, aud set
tie the matter with his own conscience. We most
specially suggest, however, to the assistant editor
that he talk with the principal editor of the Standard
and endeavor to him from his besetting sins and
improve his bad temper, remembering that while tie
lamp holds out to burn, &c
But about the appointment of our brother Chap
lain. We had nothing to do with it, and we know
that Mr. Johnston had nothing to do with procuring
it, He was volunteer in the ranks and was appoint
ed from the ranks the ndation of the off,
of the Hornets Nest Remen and other officers of
the Regiment. He did service a soldier before and
utter his appointment. He acceptable minister
the Conference and it is said that he discharged his
duties the satisfaction of his brother soldiers 1t
than probable that sick and dying soldiers I"
had rather have the mnstrations of one who was en-
listed in the cause with hem than of one who at
home writing for = political newspaper and engaged
in grumbling and fault finding. We are surprised to
hear the Standard aude to that appointment, mas
much as the editor expressed much satisfaction when
1t was first made Those who live in glass houses
should not throw rocks"
The Standard alludeS to being a member of the
Literary Board, and thinks would like to remain in
office 1t is unnecessary reply illusions of that
kind but will say that never desired the posi-
ton and long ago offered resignation. 1t requires
time to attend to the duties and but very little COM
pcusaton is allowed. If Mr. Graham ever gets to be
Governor we hope he will appoint the editor of the
Standard. No ever knew him decline or refuse
an office. No doubt position of some kind would
change his tune and put him in much better humo-
His eyes would sparkle and the old gentleman would
fairly dance with delight. 1t may be that the editor
of the Standard supports Mr. Graham for Governor with
the hope of getting Office again getting a taste of
the oaves and fishes. We fear that he has too much
Of an hankering for the flesh pots Again remind
illnatured contemporary that :. those who live in
glass houses should not throw rocks"
And the editor of the Standard says he is truer to
North Carolina than He has very poor way
of showing it. If fau-fnding, grumbling, complain
ing, abusing officers, and writing editorials calculated
stir up opposition among the people the State
Confederate governments is evidence of trueness,
then the editor of the Raleigh Standard stands pre-
eminent. But if not, why then he improve his
course and quit denouncng southern who do
ing all they for the cause before he make pco-
pie believe that he is truer than we are. Let the
Standard abuse southern less aud the Yankees
more and then he may talk about being truer than
other people. The people opposed the of
the Standard and every newspaper in the State is OPP
posed to the Standards proposition for Gubernatoria
canvass by candidates. Mr. Johnston is the peoples
candidate, and the people ill settle the contest with
out the interference of trading politicians the
promplings of anxious Ofice-seekers.
The editor of the Standard is mistaken in suppesing
that have manifested any bitter feeling towards
him. We merely desired point the evil tendency
of his while the country is engaged in war;
entertained any unkiad feeling for him PERSONAL
ly fine will quit his imprudent course and show less
of spteful, revengcful disposition everybody will
think better of him. He smokes much strong
bacro and meditates too much imaginary wrongs
An idle head is the devils workshop