The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-13

THE GovERSMEsr OF NORTH CAROLINA
| will be seen by the following order that Gen.
Echofield officially announces the appointment of
William w. Holden as Governor of North Caro-
7 ina. We suppose the new Governor will soon
ssue his proclamation appointing an election for
members of State Convention. and prescribing
rules and equations for conducting the election.
assembling the Convention, &c.
II ID we'll known t. our readers that for the
mast two or three years we have disapproved of
Nr Holden's public course in many respects;
lint, as we were for union aud harmony among
our own citizens whilst the Confederate Govern
mont had an existence, and as we pursued the
course we considered best calculated to secure
that end, so now, the Confederacy having failed
Of success, we are still for promoting harmony
and good feeling among all North Caroinians.
and doing the best we can under circumstances
over which we have no control. Therefore we
consider it the duty of all good citizens to yield
due obedience and respect to /" the powers that
be-" and aid in controlling public affairs for the
good of the whole people. For our own part, we
DO not hesitate to say that we willing to give
ist, aid him ia re-establishing a civil government
tor the State and restoring order. peace and pros
l,erty to the people. We are not an office
seeker. and do not want any Office within the gift
Of the people; our present vocation requires all
our attention neither do we ask any favors from
Nr Holden or any other public officer; but hav-
ing always taken an interest in public affairs we
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charity should control our rulers at present, and
that good and honest men be placed in positions
of honor and trust
We know that Mr. Holden has the ability to
discharge the duties of Goserno creditably, and
we believe that he has the influence with the ma
tonal Administration which will enable him to do
much towards ameorating the condition of the
people of North Carolina. If he uses his infu-
for good land we think he willy shall
40 whatever IS proper to sustain him; we have
never. and do not expect, to interpose any fac
tious opposition to public officer. We, in COM
mon with all our people. want peace and quiet
throughout our borders. and to this we
beg that all our citizens unite their efforts.
We hope the earliest day. possible will be fixed
for assembling Convention and inaugurating a
civil government for the State.
The following is Gen. soho6eld's order:
Headq'rs Departm't Of n. c., Army Of the Ohio.
Raleigh n. c., June 5, 1865. {
General Orders No. ~.
His Excellency, William w. Holden. having
been appointed by the President of the U. States,
Provisional Governor of the State of North Caro-
lima oil officers and soldiers of the army are re-
quired to aid ard assist His EKcellency in the
discharge ofthe duties Of his office of Provisional
Governor. All in the military service are also
''enjoned TO abstain from. in any way. hindering.
impeding discouraging the loyal people from
the organization of State Government" as au-
thorized in the Proclamation of the President.
he military authorities will render all proper
and needful aid to all executive officers of the
State who may be duly appointed under the Pro-
vlsional Government. in the discharge of duties
drvolved upon them by law All such executive
officers are authorized to call upon the neare st
military commanders for necessary aid in the ex-
ecution of their legal duties. which commanders
are required to render such aid so far as it NAV
be in their power.
When the County Court shall be properly or
gained in any County, the County Police Force,
organized i'll pursuance of General Orders. No.
3D. from these Headq quarters, will thereafter act
IN obedience TO the orders of the local magistrates,
As part of the posse of the county.
by command of Maj. Gen. Sohofeld:
j. a. CAMPBELL,
1t. Col. & Asst. AdJt- Gen'l.