The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-25

cocdiugs of pubic meeting III Uastoh county, 'ho
cr.+ nnblicationof the kind we have made in the
nc,oocrat. We publish the proceedings OF this
oo.;rs because we are confident that they repre-
cent the correct sentiments OF the mass OF the people
.l.+ oo,otv. We regret that the true men of
cassu county have found it necessary to vindicate
themselves in this way and save their county from
7;srace. But that it was necessary is evident from
-lo foct that meeting was previously held by few
persons in the county and resolutions passed. caieu-
lated to Insrepresent the public sentiment or that
patriotic county.
We sincerely deprecate the present unfortu-
NATE condition of things, and think more than
one man or one newspaper is to blame tor It, Every
one who has been engaged in an indscriminate CEN
sure ofthe acts of the goverhmcnt-ail who joined
in the howl about military tyranny when our au-
+horities commenced arresting tories and combining
them in the prison ut Salisburv-are TO blame more
ar less for the tratorous proceedings of disafectod
persons as exhibited in of the so called pub
lie meetings."
We have week after week and month after month
co2nsccd harmony, and exported the people
everywhere to refrain from unnecessary fault find
ing and to aid their Government by hearty sup
port as the only to obtain peace and end the
war But on the other hand, spirit of complaining
and growing against the Confederate authorities
has been INDUCED in by many persons who
meant we'll and by many who really desired to
bnrrass the Government-and designing men, to
crafty spite and revenge, have advised the people
70 hold meetings and make expressions of opposition
to the Confederate Government and its measures
for prosecuting the war; Some of these meetings
have not only expressed opposition to paying tax
for the maintenance of the Government but have
opposed the call of President Davis for more troops
10 defend our homes from the invasion Of horde Of
robbers and murdercrS and some have basely
offered to surrender to Northern masters Now,
under the circumstances, what is the duty of the
true men of North Cardinal. Must they remain
silent and allow the sentiments of the State to be
miSroprcsencd by few persons, who, if not openly
dianya. 9rcinstigated by bad advice and erroneous
Judgment! Certainly not. In every county
Captains District, where meeting has been held
and resolutions passed calculated to embarrass
authorities and encourage the enemy to fight on
with the hope that would finally submit, the
patriotic citizens should meet together and re-
pudiate such a course and resolve to sustain the
State and Confederate Administrations in prosecu-
ting the war. This is necessary, say, in conse
qucnce of the conduct of those who have held
factious or"'submssion'' meetings. If the enemies
# the Confederate Administration Government
had not inaugurated ''pubc meetings. then there
might have been no necessity for true men to
. assemble and their determination never to
submit to anything short of the Independence of the
South. If bad feeling is engendercd those who ad
viscd the holding of factious, meetings. we'll as
those who participated i'll such meetings. are re-
sponsble for it and should be punished by being
held i'll infamous remembrance.
North Carolina is tree to the Confederate cause
-she has done much and suffered much for that
cause, and it is shame that a few misguided per-
should now, by their conduct, bring reproach
upon her fair name. We are confident that the
patriotic sentiment of the State is being aroused
the soldiers speaking, and the people at home
will speak in terms that will be understood by
domestic and foreign enemies and convince all that
nine 4enths of the citizens of North Carolina are
for prosecuting the war until Southern independence
is established.
In order to obtain peace must show united
front to the enemy, and convince him that we are
determined to submit to no settlement that does
acknowledge the complete independence of the Con-
ederate States. We again tell the people that it is
impossible to have peace until this independence is
obtained, and therefore, as who earnestly
desires peace, beg the people to unite man
for the ase, and let there be contention
emulation except that noble emulation of who can
best work and best agree. Divisions at home will
produce war at home, array neighbor against
neighbour, and cause much suffering-but the final
result will certainly be the triumph oftrue1S Southern
men over their enemies at home and abroad Re-
member the Revelation of 1776.
SOLDIERS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. % or 30 North
Carolina Regiments have held meetings and adopt
cd resolutions denouneng those grumblers and mis-
chiet-makers in this State who have been holding
meetings ana pursuing q in opposition to the
Confederate cause, thereby encouraging the enemy
to continue the war and deyastate country. The
soldiers have right to speak, for the wicked con-
duct of the persons denounced is keeping the long
or in the field and adding to the sufferings OF all.
We have received the proceedings of setera of
these meetings. but do not think it necessary to
h'iup our columns with them to the exclusion of all
o'her matter, and inasml$h they have already
oeeh published by several of contemporaries
LAX IN hlND.-We direct attention to the ad-
F'rnsement OF the Post Quartermaster for this Com
gressional District
@ We publish in another column the law nassed
90 'no S' 'ess'oA OF our State Legislature to pun
ish those who harbor deSerters % "a :;
the conscrpt law. Va a'o Ill resisting
70 The W estern n. c. Railroad Co,,
declared dividend of four per cent ,;, nos
the 2lst September. pay aoie on
Col PETER G. EvANs.-We regret to learn tb. +,
Peter G. Evans of the 63d C cavalry Regiment ia
Washington city about ten DAYS 400 of = ,yo,,a -. "