The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-24
January "a. 1854.

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Tur IEGIsLATURE.-In another column we give
sketch of the proceedings on Wednesday and
Thursday. On Friday, Mr. Hanes OF Davidson sub
;.tad some resolutions in favor of calling State
Convention to propose amendments to the Confed-
.to Constitution so as to prohibit Representatives
Of States in the hands of the enemy from voting on
anv question Of legislation in Congress, and declar-
ING that 1.-The States in their sovereign capacity. in
General Convention assembled, have the right to
9otiete peace with the government of the United
Sotes without consultation with the President OF
the Confederate States, but subject to the several
States in their separate State Conventions"
Mr. Phillips moved that the resolutions be printed,
INIT Mr. Person moved that they be laid on the table.
The resolutions were then laid on the table by
vote of SO to 80.
Then Mr. Smith. of Johnston county. introduced
hill to submit to the people OF the State the ques-
.;on Of "Cnnvention" or mo Convention" and at
The same time vote for delegates This bill was re-
ferrrd to the Judiciary committee.
We fear that the only tendency of these PROPOSE
t;ops will be to divide and distract people,
and Engender strife here at home For the sake of
all that is dear to u.s. let all stand together and
remain united among ourselves. If we fail and die,
let US f;,. and die like men and patriots. Let it
never be said of US people that ruined our
selves. Our is not lost by great deal. If
we trust in God and do our duty, shall yet tri
unph. If the enemy should get possession of all
our board cities, the country is far from beng
conquered-in the language of a northern writer,
1.-THE subj CATION Of the South is scarcely begun
Bat whatever befalls us let remain united and
set like patriots and freemen. If the enemy comes
into our midst let him understand that all for
b,,Io hot pTIII IN
tain our rights. We in favor of using all lawful
und honorable means to secure peace, but we depre
cate al questions which produce strife here at home.
TIE TALK ABOUT PEACE.-For two weeks past
there las been great deal Of talk especially the
North, about the visit of Francis P. Blair, Sr, to
Richmond. He came direct from Washington city
10 Richmond. remained few days and then return
ed the way he came. Il is said that Mr. Blair had
consultation with President Davis about negotiating
for peace. and that the President him cordially.
ard freely expressed desire to negotiate Imme-
dntcy after Mr. Blair's departure anoIhar promi-
Northern man, Gen Singleton, arrived in R1cs-
mond. We snccrely hope that these conferences
may lead to negotiations for peace.
With regard to Blair's visit, the Richmond Dis
patch of the 10Th inst. speaks follows:
MIR Francis p. Blair. ST., left Richmond on Sat-
urday, on flag -ot-truce boat. for Grants lines As
the end, and objects, and results of his mission have
furnished the theme for endless speculation and dis
cursion. are glad to be able to relieve public
curiosity. 10y laying before readers some facts
concerning his interview with the President. He
called upon the President on Friday morning. The
meeting, especially upon the part of Mr. Blair. was
marked by degree of cOrdality that
freshiug a. it was unexpected. He shook the PreSi
dents hand warmly. assuring him at the same time
OF hi, undiminished regard and esteem. The first
ln
with the President, which immediately accord
cd him. After private conversation of an hours
DURATION Mr. Blair took his leave, expressing him
self highly gratlted with the reception he had met
and the results If the conference. Some time after
his departure the President wrote him note, stat
ing that he (AIr Blair) would. perhaps, like to
have i'll writing what he (Mr Dayis) had said to him.
he had written to report that he was willing, as he
had ever been. TO appoint commissioners to meet
commissioners of Mr. Lincoln. with view to ad-
Justine of the difficulties existing between the two
countries. 1t is understood that Mr. Blair told the
President that he came in official character. but
simply with the knowledge and consent of Mr. Lin
coin lie expressed the opinion that Mr. Lincoln
would certainly appoint commissioners to meet COM
misSioncrs appointed by our President.
The boat that carried Mr. Blair down the
James River brought back Gen. Singleton. an Hi
nois Peace Democrat, another unauthorized peace
commissioners
We think the prospect of putting our negroes in
the army has had good effect enemies.
Besides, the North must understand that if slavery
is abolished it will injure that section nearly much
this. The yankees are longing after our cotton,
tobacco and rice. and they begin to see that they
will get more of these staples from the South if
slave labor is dispensed with. When they fully
understand the matter they will not allow " pIlan-
throPy" to injure their pockets.
ANOTHER HEAVY RAMON Friday night last
at o'clock, ii commenced raining and continued
until Saturday about II o'clock: We don't think
much water fell as did two weeks ago, but large
quantity fell during the time mentioned, again
swelling the creeks and rivers in this section,
dering many. of them impossible. We fear there
has been further damage to mills, &c.
The trees on Saturday were loaded with ice.
t3~ Some of the papers i'll South Carolina have
announced that President Davis has written to cti
zens of that State. saying that he will take care of
South Carolina and do all he can to defend her from
the enemy. We have doubt that the President
Is disposed to do all he can to drive back Sherman
nd hnt hao S.,y+h caro- ira