The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-31

THE CONDUCT OF Gov. VANcE's FRIENDS IN
THE LEGIsLATURE.--The partizan course of the
pecuLiar friends of Gov. Vance in the Legislature is
provoking and disgusting to those who desire to see
all party spirit ignored at time like the present.
We do not now desire to discuss political matters
our inclination and the thrilling scenes oelng
enacted around borders suggest that this Is an
imnroner time to engage in discussing party or per-
sonal n1atters-but we will merely state the case
and leave the reader to form his conclusions :
The friends of Gov. Vance, in the Senate, intro
duced resolutions endorsing Gov. Vance and his ad
minstration of the affairs of the State These
iutions passed the Senate with only two dissenting
votes and they were cast by former friends of the
Governor. In the House, when the resolutions
came up for action, Mr. Cobb very properly offered
an amendment also endorsing the patriotism of Pre-
siGcnt Davis. AZ of Gov Nance's friends voted
against the amendment, but it adopted by the
small majority of 3 votes, and then the whole esolu
tons were adopted by an, almost unanimous vote,
thus proving that the former opponents of the Gov
ernor were willing to let by-genes be by-gones.
But the particular and peculiar friends of Governor
Vance did not exhibit smi lar liberal and chart-
able spirit for the next day they moved a re-
consideration for the purpose of striking out the
resolution endorsing the President. After consid
cradle discussion, in which the friends of the Gov
ernor accused the President of being influenced by
partizan feelings. &c, Mr. Cobb. the of the
amendment endorsing the President, withdrew it, in
order to promote peace suppose, and allowed
the original resolutions, they came from the Sc
nate. to pass.
And again: Mr. Shepherd introduced some
Iutions in the House in regard to propositions for
peace, containing endorsaton of the Presi-
dent. These excellent and proper resolutions will
be found in another column. and it does to
that fair-mnded could object to them but
the Governors peculiar friends again jumped to
their illibera work 1--WE forbear using harsher and
more fitting cxpresson) and rejected Judge Shep-
herds resolutions, and adopted resolutions offered
by one of their own clan, emitting the endorsaton
of President Davis.
This is short, plain and truthful statement of
the proceedings, and do not hesitate TO say that
it shows that most of the Governors particular
friends in the Legislature actuated by
temptblc, bitter, partizan spirit. They are the
last men in the country who ought to accuse the
President of being influenced by partizan feelings.
We show from the record that they and Gov.
Vance with them, have been partizans of the worst
kind so far appointments to office are concerned;
and had those gentlemen in the Legislature who
opposed Gov. Nance's election two years ago, been
disposed to retaiate for unfair and unkind treat
ment and exhibition of partyism, not one of them
would have voted for the resolutions endorsing Gov.
Nance's administration. We, like them, have been
willing to let y-gones be by-gone but cannot
remain silent always and quietly submit to insult
without protest at least. We are not anxious to
hlude to this sui iect again, but may find it neces
sary to do So far. in the present contest we
nave taken part against Gov Vance-we cannot
say what course may deem proper and right
topurSue in the future. Themen arho opposed Coz.
TGncc ttco pears ago n0W hold the balance Of poCer
inhe State, and are at least entitled to respectful
treatment. We have done all we could to promote
peace and harmony among own people since the
commencement of the war; while the majority of the
Vance and Holden men have been stirring up strife.
No fixing up by self constituted leaders bind
Us at any time, in any way.
THE CHARLOTTE HOsPITALs.-Dr. Robt. Glib
bon, for two years past acting in the field as Sur
geon Of Lanes Brigade has been transferred to
this place, and placed in charge of the Confederate
Hospitals at this point This is good appoint
ment. With DR. Gibbon Surgeon, and the Rev.
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