The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-15

tion of our slaves and their political equality with the
white race is the declared policy of our enemies
az set forth in the Proclamation of the Yankee Pres-
dent. To bow to the rule of worst enemies now,
(not 10 dwell on the abject cowardice of the act)
would be to place ourselves voluntarily under gl
inc despotism which hangs like paH over
neone once free. We must be prepared to surrender
every essential right of free government the rgns
personal liberty, of private property, the eeao" OF
speech and of the press, all the safeguards OF rA ny
Jury the writ of habeas corpus, and immunity from
arrest except by Que process of law. Against these
positive losses of nestimable rights and privileges,
we may consider the compromising gains we snouio
derive from trial by negro Judges and Jures; from
competition with negro voters at the polls from rep
resenaton by negro congressman and delegates In OUT
legislative assemblies and from daily intercourse anu
social equality with lusty and fragrant "cltzens OF
African descent"
Resolved That we heartily respond to the voice
of our gallant sons and brothers-the North Carolina
troops in the fed-whose firm resolves and patrlouc
and encouraging words have reached US from ther
camps and have awakened cur cordial admiration ana
sympathy that share in the manly indignation they
the unworthy conduct of certain dsioyai ana
traitorous citizens among u.s. who, if they could would
paraze the RICH: arm of our defence and denver US
over bound hand and foot, to the tender merces OF
our vandal foe But whilst the great body OF our people
and seadfas to our cause as we know them 10
be- we can afford to hold in mered pity or contempt the
few that would plot ruin Fewer in numbers than the
tories of the revolution, though may be equally cruel
and vindcve, they not dangerous. Theirs are not
the hearts that dare the hands that strike They are
known To their countrymen and thier naesnot worthy
70 anpear in these proceedings-wi in due time reach
mefited ignominy when vaor has crowned our brave
defenders with and victory pauses amid the
trophies of her cOnquests and takes cognzance or THESE
traitors who will then swell the triumph of her train.
. Resolved, That the mani y patriotic and straight
forward of Gov ance in giving full effect to all
measures designed for the prosecution of the is ent-
tied to and hearty approbation and that
hold ourselves in readiness to sustain and support his
rghfu authority Chief Magistrate of this State in the
discharge of the aduous and indispensable duties of his
office.
Resolved That our confidence in the ahfulness devo
ton energy and endurance of patriotic President JET
ferson Davis mistaken, and that recognize in the
rmness dignity and integrity OF his administration, the
certain augury of the final triumph OF our cause over all
the difficulties and dangers which may assai it,
Col VIM j. Hoke offered the following resolution
endorsing the course of the Hon. W. Lander, our
Member of Congress, which unanimously
adopted;
Resolved That the public course the Congress of the
trict, the Hon. William Lander merits and hereby
ceves cordial approval, and that entirely
in the conclusion announced by him in his recent card
the voters of the District o consent to ad ustmen
which does not bring with it the independence of the
Confederate States their total separation from the United
entitled by inheritance, and for which now con-
tending
Mr. Lander responded in long and able speech,
reviewing the state of the country before the war
and since; dealing hard blows on submissionists,
croakers and spectators. It one of his best
efforts, and those who sat under the sound of
his thrilling eloquence will know how to appreciate
it. Mr. Lander having concluded the meeting ad-
journed. JNO. COULTER. Pres't.
9Ac Sns RAMsEUR' Secs.