The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-10
A TEXAS SOLDIERS OPINION OF CHARLOTTE
Correspondence Of the Hestern Democrat. T..

newspaper correspondent" yet if you will allow me
contribute my mite for the edifcation of my numerous
friends who, by the way, all subscribers to, and
readers of, your interesting paper.
Before proceeding further, however, must inform
you that having returned from thirty days fur
Tough (Which played at 40, and made,) l am NOT
''posed upon the 'war news" but simply propose to
write Of matters that transpired during my absence
On the 18th ult., myself and three others-dueHos
companeros-left the army Of for somewhere ''South
in Dixie"we had not determined where; but upon ar
irving at Charlotte N c., and hearing that ebel sol
ders always received the "right hand of fellowship
from its patriotic citizens, determined hail., front,
and find quarters. And here, Mr. Editor, cannot re-
train from saying few words in behalf of Chariot re
and its inhabitants. Although war-ruthless 'cruel
war'-has not fallen heavily upon this as other
places, yet its effect is strkingly illustrated in the
many representatives of the "crutch and order "
the habiments of mourning, and the vacant seats IN
the home circle Notwithstanding all this, Charlotte
is "gay and festive" place-one we'll calculated to
make the 'od Reg forget the prvations hardships,
and dangers which surround him in camp, and imagine
himself the favored guest in enchanted kingdom
surrounded only by the sofenng influences of love,
music and poetry In short, if | were in search of
pleasure andexpeeted to find it east of Mexico, Char
otte is the place to which should go. Regarding its
citizens, cannot say enough in their praise Kind
is their characteristic virtue and lofty patriotism
their common sentiment If the whole South was i'm
bued with the spirit of resistance to Yankee ty-
ranny and oppression that which characterizes the
people of good old Mecklenburg need fear las
we do no the result of the mighty struggle which is
now going
| The said Through having 'played OUT, we were
compelled leave Charlotte with at our heart
&c, but sweet memories of the kindness received
there will often cheer in lites most trying hour.
Nothing of Importance occurred on our return. We
were compelled to lie twenyfour hours in Raj
eigh and twelve hours in Petersburg in consequence
of 'fang to make connection, which is serious and
growing evil throughout the South. is very incon
venien for citizens soldiers particularly the latter,
(who are never encountered with surplus OF Mr. Men,
minger's pictures to be compelled to lie over at al
most every station, at least every change of cars.
| &c off to- draw
the Government, and to paying expenses at hotel,
that is just impossible is for the Yankees to
capture Richmond AT the present rates soldier
could register his And it is very hu-
initiating be treated soldiers by the travelling
public. They looked upon by the ''cits' set
of rowdies and thieves unfit to approach the sphere of
gentlemen which, according to the present standard
must be made up of spectators, extortioners and
shirkers utterly obvious to the fact that it is the SOL
der who bares his bosom Yankee bullets and pro-
tects them in the enjoyment of their homes. But
| enough of this subject.
On the 3d. we arrived "right side up with care" at
our command, which we found in good condition and
spirits and very much had left it, with the
ception of considerable change in its base of ope
rations. Particulars would be "contraband," but we
| are, usual. where we are most needed. We had a
corps review yesterday which largely attended
by both sexes, particularly by ladies, Heaven bless
them, who by patriotism and untring devotion to our
countrys cause have won the gratitude of all soldiers
and the admiration of the civilized world. Old Uncle
Bob present also, and from his calm, calculating
demeanor, knit brow and compressed lip, one might
readily imagine that he revolving in his mind
gantic scheme that only such master ntellects
can conceive.
Nothing new from the front, to-day" but from
present indications would net be surprised if some
thing did long, to disturb the quiet which
peryades this portion of the vineyard. Indeed,
have heard it intimated in official circles that pre-
parations were being made for grand bal-a militia
ry atfar-that is to be given the Rapdan, or in
that vicinity, and, strange say, the -commish
and privates of the whole army ''respectfuy in
vited to attend" The presence of Cen IS whole
ol;o3+o cl,a1o
and if anything of interest you may expect to
hear more S. W, Co B, 4th Texas.
SENSIBLE REsoLUTIoNs.-The 10th Georgia
Regiment recently held meeting at Gordonsye
and passed the following resolutions:
Whereas: We regard the message of Gov Brown.
of eorgia upon Confederate relations, extreme
ly harmful to the in which engaged,
tending it does to distract councils at home,
and to destroy the spirit of armies in the field,
by giving that hope to our almost beaten foe which
they derive from dissensions at home and whereas.
we hold it not only highest right, but our So
lemn duty, to rebuke, by expression of opinion,
those men at home, whether in out of authority.
who seeking to array the State of Georgia
against the Confederate Governments Therefore be
it
L. Resolved, That we look with deep sorrow up
on the action of those men at home, whom have
been wont to regard with feelings of respect and
teem their efforts to bring in conflict the State of
Georgia with the Confederate Governments; and
condemn these resolutions. messages and speeches,
which coverty contain designs which regard as
deadly to the life of the Confederacy.
2. Resolved, That whilst we are actually bearing
the brunt of this struggle by undergoing the hard
ships and dangers of the service in the field. bear
constantly in mind that it is battle for State rights
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness yet
for the hue and cry of the aarmsts at home
against any acts of Congress or the administration,
and we are not haunted by fears of the master at
Home,' but see in the serried ranks of the enemy
and in the gigantic efforts made to crush and sub
due US, reasonable fear for master from the North,
and therefore heartily approve and endorse every
act of Congress and the administration which tends
either by approaching the currency Or by putting
every available man in the field to bring this strug-
gle to a speedy and successful termination,
- Among the late returned prisoners the follow
ing officers North Carolinians Capt R Brig
ham. Co G, 4th N c Cavalry; Adjt j CASTOR
Gath Regt.; 1t w G Bird Co c, 10th; 1t Tiddy.
Co E, 34th; 1t T j Cahill, 9TH; 1t P Elan, Co G,
55th; Col A Goodwin, 55th ; 1t Col A Ellis, 54th
Captains M j Baird, C, 10th; Samuel Calvert
56th; r Cooley, II. 10th n. G. regiments.
EXCHANGE OF PRIsoNERs.--From CONVEX
sation with intelligent Colonel Of the Confede-
rate Army, lately returned from Fort Johnston, it
is exceedingly painful to hear the indignities and
often crueties to which Confederate prisoners are
subjected by the enemy. The insolence of guards
might be borne; but the insult which compels Off