The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-03-21

We publish in another column a synopsis of the
special message of President Davis submitted to
Congress on the Nth inst.
Some of the recommendations of the President ap-
near to be reasonable and right whilst others strike
rs as improper and of doubtful proprety, which. if
adopted by Congress, will create much dssatisfac-
ton and opposition. The proposition of the Presi-
dent to suspend the Habeas Corpus writ and pass a
sweeping military law effectualy placing every
man under Confederate authority, is one which can
not be adopted without producing ev-it would
tend to ride the rights of the States and almost
wipe out State authority. We opposed to any
such measure. as we'll as to all measures which
place the persons of every citizen under the control
of Confederate officers.
Another Objectionable recommendation of the
President is. that supplies shall be impressed with
out making payment for them at the time of i'm
pressrnent If that is adopted. and the produce of
the farmer is impressed. how is he to get money to
meet his expenses, pay State and county taxes, &C.
If the Presidents recommendation about paying
specie for supplies is carried into practice, we fear
it would have the effect of killing or dscreditng
every dollar of Confederate money in circulation :;
for if the Government to pay out coin for sup
plies, individuals would be unable to purchase any
thing with Treasury notes. If necessary, let the
present paper currency be wiped out and cancelled
and let both Government and people rely on what
ever amount of specie and bank notes may be found
available for trade; but never put coin and PAL per in
competition in purchasing supplies.
We merely allude to what seems to US to be
serious objections to of the Presidents recon-
mendations. At the time of writing this we have
not been able to see copy of the Message in full ;
it may be that the reasons and arguments of the
will prove more satisfactory than does the
synopsis. But if the President and Secretary of ar
would direct more of their attention towards reform
ing the bad management of the several Departments
of the Government, and dispense with the services
of about two thirds of the present number of office
holders, the country would be in far better condi
ton than it is, and the people would be cheered
with good prospect of achieving independence.
The power Of the President and Sec'y of War, and
the resources of the country ample, if properly
used. to secure independence.
p. S.-Since writing the above see that Con-
gress has refused to adopt the recommendations of
the President
IL An important notice in regard to the Home
Guard will be found in another column. 1t will be
that the 15t class and many of the exempts
ordered to report at Raleigh forthwith.
The detailed men also ordered out for service
in the field. Col. G Brenizer's Regiment. Col NJ
L
are to report at Salisbury. Col w. j. Hoke is as
signed to the command Of the detailed and light duty
ORGANIzE.-The military authorities at this point
suggest and the suggestion is very proper one,
that the citizens of Mecklenburg (as we'll as Of adj
joining countes) organize themselves into COM
panes and be prepared to resist raids of the enemy
and depredatons of stragglcrs from armies.
About the only danger to be apprehended in this
section, OF present, is raid from the direction of
East Tennessee. aud depredations by deserters and
struggling soldiers If oil who not in the
vice will promptly organize and prepare TO concen-
trete in emergency, authorized by Col.
w. J. Hoke to say that he will furnish arms and
ammunition. In this way the destruction of the
town of Charlotte may be prevented, and the farms
throughout the county saved from Village. Let
neighborhood squads be formed, elect officer,
and report to Col. Hoke. who will make arrange
ments for concentrating in the hour Of peril.
TIE WEATHER has been extremely unfavorable
the past three weeks for farming operations. With
the exception of few days it has rained more
less every day and night. and the ground has been
thoroughly saturated with water that ploughing
Is impossible.
The prospect is cheering for fine fruit crop.
he season has been so colo tnat tree
until within the last few days, and it is hoped they
will now escape being killed by severe weather.
With plenty of fruit will starve.
" Irish Potatoes are in great demand in this
community for planting. Those who have any to
spare would confer a favor the public by bring
ing them to market. Seeds of all kind
and if those who have a surplus will offer them for
sale it would benefit people who wish to grow garden
vegetables. We suppose the propretors of the Drug
Stores and Book Store would receive anything of
the sort for sale.
In these times it becomes every body's duty to
plant something to eat. Let every spot of ground
be cultivated.
SICK AND WOUNDED.-A large number of sick
and wounded soldiers being removed this place
from the Raleigh and other Hospitals. Several
buildings have been impressed for their accommoda-
ton and fear that the Churches will have to be
taken for the same purpose.
We hope the Medical authorities will consider
the propriety of distributing the sick and wounded
among the interior towns. and not gather too many
at points where the demand is great for food for the
troops that moving back and forth.
1t will be seen by card in to-days paper, that
Dr. Abernethy, Asst Surgeon. calls upon the ladies
of this town and county for cotton and linen rags
to be used III dressing wounds.
g" According to northern news Gen. Whiting,