The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-10
PROPER RESOLUTION call the especial
attention of all friends of the Confederate cause to
the following resolution adopted by oar Congress

Of America, That the present is deemed fitting
sion remind The people of the confederate State;
that they are engaged in struggle for the preserya
ton both of liberty and civilization, and that no sacri
fee of life fortune be too costly which may be
requisite secure themselves and their posterity
the enjoyment these nappreciable blessings and also
to them that in the judgment of the Congress
the of the country developed with energy
husbanded with care, and applied with fidelity, are
than sufficient support the most protracted
which it can be necessary to wage for indepen-
dence and to exhor them by every consideration which
can influence freemen and patriots to magnanimous
surrender of all personal and party feuds to an indg
nant rebuke of every exhibition of factious temper in
whatever quarter, upon whatever preext may be
made; to generous support OF all branches OF the
Government in the legitimate exercise of their const
tutional powers; and that harmonious and unsefsh
and patriotic cooperation which can alone impar to
the irresistible strength which springs from
united councils, faternal feelings, and fervent devo
ton to the public veal.
Now that the elections in this State approach
ing, it would be well for all our people to remember
this advice and act accordingly. In all the coun-
ties there will be a large number of candidates for
seats in the Legislature. and unreliable and incom
petent men will try to success and slip in by
producing divisions among the of the voters
who desire to elect good men. If there ever was a
time when we needed the best and most experienced
men in our Legislative Halls, that time is the pre-
sent and it would be we'll for the friends of peace
here at home to concentrate their votes upon some
particular candidate, who may be deemed honest
and competent, and in that way secure his election.
No deserves election simply because he is
in the army or because he is clever, good citizen
at home. man who is in the army deserves praise
and honor, but it can be no honor to him to put
him in position he is incompetent to fill neither
is it proper reward what is called a clever man.
with an election to office, the duties and responsible
ties of which he knows nothing about The only
test of merit should be fidelity to the Confederate
cause, capablity and honesty. When the people
adopt this rule in selecting all their lawmakers,
the body polite will be greatly benefited.
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The Senagrove Indiana) Times gives Lincoln
a little cold comfort in the following remark:
1--WE would Old Abe hung by order of jeff
Davis before we would urge any man to volunteer
in a war like this
And the Stark county (Ohio) Democrat endorses
this sentiment thus
THE above plain and truthful talk we commend
to our friends. especially those who have been in
duced to aid, by their money and otherwise, the
bounty and schemes of the Abolition leaders,
If the editors of these papers not sent to Fort
Lafayette, it is because Lincoln knows that the
Northern sentiment is turning against him.
CoNGREss.-The first session of the Second Con-
gress of the Confederate States, (under the perma
nent Government assembled in Richmond on Mon
day, May Cd. The former officers e-elect-
ed by both Houses, and the Presidents Message
read
On Tuesday, a,jont resolution passed tender
ing thanks to Gen. Hoke. Commander Cooke, and
their officers and for the brilliant victory at
Plymouth, N. G. Also, to Gen. Finegan for the
victory at Olustee, Fla.
A resolution adopted by vote of 81 to
declaring it nexpedient to put the old S. notes
par with the issue. This settles the ques-
ton, and hence the SIS must go out of circulation
by being funded in per cent bonds or exchanged
for the issue at third discount. The Is
and Us stand on footing with the new currency.l
In the House of Representatives, Mr. Pugh of Ala
bama, offered the following in regard to the tax law
Resolved. That the Committee Ways and
Means be instructed to inquire into the expediency
of amending the Act TO levy additional taxes
for the common defence and support of the Govern
ment passed at the last session of Congress- to
provide
!. That the 1.-THE produced in 1864 and not the
1.-THE of 1863 is to be credited the five per cent
tax levied on property employed in agriculture.
2. That the fre per cent. tax levied property
employed in agriculture is not to be collected until
the value of the 1.-THE to be deducted therefrom is
assessed.
3 That the tax upon profits made by selling any
thing enumerated in the fourth section of said act,
between the 18th of February last and the LIST day
of July next, be increased SO per cent. on the
amount of the profits, and collected under said act
Adopted.
Mr. Ramsey of N. c., introduced resolution ten
dering the thanks of Congress to the Bath and 3Sth
North Carolina regiments for prompt enlistment
for the Adopted. Mr. Ramsey stated that
they among the first which re-enlisted during
last winter but the fact had not been noted among
others who re- enlisted at the time
On Wednesday, in the House, the two teaches
of North Carolina made some remarks in the way
of personal explanations. Jas. NJ Leach of the 9TH
District (the of Mr. Christian said he was
for peace the basis of the independence of the
Confederate States and constitutional liberty He
complimented Gov. Vance MEJ T Leach of the
Sd District, said he was for peace the basis of
independence if that could be obtained; ;f not, he
for the best that could be secured short of
subiugaton. flames NJ Leach, presume, is for
the election of Gov Vance, although he has been
claimed as Holden man. t Leach is an un-
worthy representative of our State. and his schemes
will involve US in civil war, if persisted in.
FARMERs-It is stated that Gen. Holmes, the
Commandment of the Reserve Corps in this State
has received instructions to detail to remain at home
for agricultural purposes. all persons between As
and so years. We gratifed at this, and hope
that all men between As and So whether farmers or