The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-26

I THE SITUATIcN-OUR PRospEcTs-Frotn all
that we hear and see. we presume there is
considerable apprehension of '.evil to come" pre-
valling among the country people,. They hear
rumors of war. and hundreds of rumors that have
no foundation in truth. The refusal of Congress
| to admit the southern members, and the DELAY in
restoring us to civil government, has greatly dis
! couraged the people and keeps them uneasy.
Many afe afraid to receive s'greenbacks," and
many are indisposed to make preparation for fu-
ture business operations, in consequence of the
unsettled condition of public affairs.
1t is the duty Of our national authorities to do
all in their power TO dispel apprehension and
. allay fear If President johnson is really as
good a friend of the South as he is represented
to be. he will soon produce a change in the man
agement of affairs and demand oar restoration to
former rights.
But we do not consider the prospect as bad as
many others do. AS for war, we think it will be
long time (if ever) before the United States en-
cages in a struggle with England or France.
The most of the rumOrs on that subject are man
ufactured by correspondents who are employed
by northern papers to stay in Washington and
write 'startng news Neither the President
Mr. Seward any of our Ministers abroad, have
given indications of war, and do not believe
there is any danger of an early rupture AS to
the refusal to admit representatives in Con-
gress, we can't that it will hurt much. al
though it is unfair treatment; but if we are per-
mitted to have civil government and civil law, it
is mmateral about having representatives in
Congress during the present session. for they
would be utterly poweress.. If President john
son is true to his profe ssons, he will withdraw,
at an early day. the military governments from
the southern States and declare the civil govern
ments re- established, and thus foresta the radi-
calls who control Congress.
Considering the circumstances which have sur
rounded US since the close of the war, the people
of North Carolina have reason to be thankful that
they have got thus far along without greater in
jury and inc: Wenience 1t is true, annoyances
have been and are being suffered. but we know
that Gov. Holden has done all in his power to re-
lieve the people and save them from trouble, and
might show that it unfortunate that he
was not elected Governor; but at present we are
not disposed to quarrel with any one about it.
If Mr. Worth has an opportunity to act he will,
no doubt, do all i'll his power for the good OF the
State, though his influence at w ashngton IS moth
ing like equal to that of Mr. Holden North Ca
rolina under the control of Gov. Holden, is a
paradise compared with Tennessee ruled by such
a as Brownlow.
Upon the whole, we think that no depressing
encouragement should choke the operations and
energies of our people. Let us wait with timely
patience and all may yet work we'll. In the
meantime, newspaper writer's ought to be careful
not to produce excitement uneasiness by theo-
rctic;,l, grumbhng gloomy articles, nor by
indulging in controversy and feuds. At time
like this all the people of southern State should
act in harmony. If Editors want to quarrel let
them postpone it until we get out of our present
difficulties. Quarreng and complaining can do
good, but does great deal of harm. The less
said now the better for US all. In the language
of another we would say Newspapers, now
adays. the teachers of the people III great
+ a blessing; be blood thirsty and of disturbing
dispositions. and you descend to your grave with
the i'll will of the community"