The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-15
TO THE VOTERS
9Th Congressional District of N. C.

9th congressional D1str1Ct OF N. Cs
respectfully announce myself to you q candidate
for reelection.
by your kind partially have the hon or OF seat
the First Congress of the Confederate States From
the time OF my election the COnfederacy has been
gagged in stupendous war; for the purpose Of driving
back the ruthless invaders Of its SOIL and establishing
the peace and independence which IL Is so justly
titled. .Overtures having been repeatedly made by
Government to terminate hostt0s and settle tht eK-
sting difficulties by negotiation and honorable addtt
ment and these overtures having been often iu-
diRnantly rejected, alternative remained TO but
to drive back the invaders and conquer peace by
force of arms.
While in Congress therefore as your representative
u used eveiy exeron in my power 10 strengthen and
increase the army, 10 give proper assistance and en-
Encouragement to the Executive and TO prevent far
possible those disastrous collisions between the civil
and the military authorities which are so apt TO occur
land so difficult to adjust in time of war
voted for both Conscrpt acts, not because de-
sired to force the Southern citizen from bis home snd
family the camp and the battlefield bat because
considered them indispensable to the independence Of
the country.
officers and privates in the army, because believed
that they both deserved-and needed it,
voted against the Exemption acts, not because
was opposed to all exemptions, but because ] con-
sidered these acts wrong in principle, dangerous In
policy, and unjus: in many Of their determinations,
l voted for the Funding bill, because thought 10
necessary to diminish the volume OF the currency and
thereby to give healthy action 70 the finances OF
the country.
voted for the Tax-bill Of the House, which
jected by the Senate: but, before the conference BILL
which is the present tax law up for action In the
House, called away by affection in my family,
and hence had opportunity TO vote either for or
against that measure.
In fine, voted for every measure which ] thought
would give strength TO our army, vigor to the Govern
jment, and confidence to the country.
Should you endorse my course nc your representa-
tive by reelection to Congress- shall be guided by
the same principles and policy which my record in
dicates and shall devote my best energies and aiteu-
ton to secure your interests and, although desire
peace as ardenty as any one, and shall use every
honorable means to obtain IL, yet will consent 10 no
adjustment which does not bring with IL the indepen
dence of the Confederate States their total separation
from the United States and all the blessings Of liberty
to which we entitled by inheritance sud for which
I'VE are contending. 80 49,
Our cause is just. Our trust is IN God. OR desii.
INV firmly believe, is 70 be victorious in abs sTSgle
and to enjoy glorious beyond pazallsl n all
past history. Let prove ourselves worthy OF our
cause, and worthy Of our destiny. Let ne but be
united in our efforts and the whole world eombiped
lcannot enslaye as.
| am, very respectfully, your obt sery't
w. LANDBF.
LincOlntOu, N. c., Sept. I,4ses pd