The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-11

plan Is To 60 10 the owner or the premises anu
beg or buy it. As general thing we think a
large majority of the soldiers in this neg hborhood
are disposed to do right, but few bad men
do much harm.
1t is best in every way that good feeling should
exist between the citizens and soldiers.
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Town OFFICERs.-At meeting of the Mayor
and Commissioners of Charlotte, the following of
iaers were elected: Thomas w. Dewey, Town
Clerk S. L. Riddle, Marshal and Tax Collector.
These are excellent appointments.
MAGISTRATES FOR CLEAvELAND COUNT
Gov. Holden has made the following appoint
ments for Cleaveand county:
David Beam, Reuben Swan, John Starnes, B
fioforth, Lewis Gardner, Eli Lutz, A B Blanton.
w w Green, Andrew Parker, E A Byars, Jno +
Aydlotte jeff Black, Jno w Quinn, Washington
Harry, Bumbgarner WP Love, /. Hoke, Jas
Roberts, Jas NJ Weir, Rufus Roberts, Peter Peeler,
W NJ Elliott J N Nicholson, G Holland, r
Ellis, Jno Z Falls.
And the following are the Commissioners for
the town of Shelby:
c Fronebarger, Thos Wells, NJ c. Roberts,
W p Love, E III FuIenwider.
in this place by the military. Col. Packard of
the 128th Indiana Regt., delivered Grafton. and
Gen. Thomas read the Declaration of Indepea
denoe. We have heard Col Packard's Grafton
e"mplimented as in good taste and well delivered.
HoT-Very Hot Thursday. Friday and Sat
urday last the thermometer ranged from "a to
81 during the day, and at night at o'clock it
of sd hot f,la hlxy
warm for this region.
Gov. UoLDEN.-Goy Holden's friends do not
wish to claim for him any merit which is not just
ly his d1e-they arrogate for him no praise he is
not entitled to- But they do think and feel that
his untiriug labors, his anxious efforts, and his
-ingleness of purpose to promote the public good,
III the trying situation in which he is placed.
should not be ignored by the community at large.
for whose well being he is struggling -Raleigfs
STANDARD.
So far our information extends think Gov
Holdens labors are appreciated. We have seen
nothing yet to lead to believe that he is not
doing the best he can under the circumstances.
and if he errs in measures for restoring civil rule
the State, we think it will not be in consequence
Of the lack of good intentions. but through bad
advice from those who counsel him. We are
certain that a general disposition prevails among
the people to yield obedience, to the extent of
their ability, to all laws and regulations made
by the State and Federal authorities. 1t is true,
some regulations considered hard, unne ces-
Sary aud degrading, but nevertheless they will be
submitted to long as it is required by those in
authority. The time will come when every man
who holds an office now will rise or fall in public
estimation, according to the manner he dis
charges his duties uses his position for good or
evil. fairly unfairly. So anxious are the peo-
pie to promote peace, all disposed to submit
i'll silence to almost anything for the present.
The Standard says that it was mainly through
Gov. Holdens influence that the tax of one fourth
on Gotten was removed. For that he certainly
deserves the thanks of the people. And if the
Governor viii continue to use his influence for
relieving the people of heavy taxation. for reduc-
ing the number of officeholders and for enforcing
economy In the administration of the State and
National Governments he will deserve general
support now aud hereafter.