The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-18

APPROPRIATE AND SENsIBLE-It will be
remembered that week before last the House Of
Commons passed some resolutions asserting the
loyalty of our people, which caused debate and
iuprudent language On the part Of some of the
members. On Friday last, When said resolu-
lions came before the Seoate for action, Mr.
Jones, Of Wake county, offered the following
appropriate resolutions as a substitute for those
passed by the House
Whereas, The late unfortunate conflict of
arms between the United States Government
and the government of the Confederate States,
so-called, begat feelings of great hostility, not
only between people of two sections of our COM
mon country, but between the inhabitants Of
North Carolina, on the one side, known as Un-
lou men, and on the other as secessionists, and,
whereas, resistance to the authorities of the
United States ceased With the surrender of the
Southern armies, aud, whereas, it is the duty of
oyery one having surrendered in good faith, to
observe inviolate, in thought, action, or speech,
the oath of loyalty by him subscribed. and,
whereas, doubts seem to pervade the minds OF
our Northern brethren as to the actual state Of
public sentiment among US upon these subjects
Therefore be 1t resolued, That the members
Of this General Assembly do, individually and
collectively, declare their desire for harmony
ana prosperity among all classes of our people,
North aud South, East and West; that they
earnestly and conscientiously desire a restora-
ton of the Union, aud Of fratcrnal feeling with
the citizens of any and every State thereof, and
they will also inculeate, both by their action as
Legislators and citizens, the lessons OF true 10y.
atty and obedience to the United States Govern
ment, for the present we'll as for the future.
Resolued, That they cherish for their fellow
citizens in affection, caused by the late war, OF
whatever GLASS; the deepest sympathy; and take
this occasion to express, especially towards That
portion of our people who, during the conflict,
we're exiled, or injured in any way or manner
the kindest and most brotherly feel
ings; and thar, setting aside forever the troubles
of the past We are willing to strive with them
for the maintenance and perpetuation Of CON-
mon country, prescribing one Tor opinions
sake merely.
Resolved, That with 'ebar:ty towards all,
and malice towards none," We deem it our duty,
as Legislators holding in trust the honor and
welfare of the whole people, to protest against
violent language or heated controversy at this
time of our common calamity, and invoke all to
that but lately, words leo US TO blows,
and blows to the destruction Of our property,
our government, aud many of our best and bra.
vest citizens.
Resolved, That regrettiug the errors of the
past aud willing to improve the future by the
use of every means in our power to render our
country happy and prosperous once more, We
recommend to the present generation, charity
and forbearance to all the citizens Of our coxa-
mon country
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions be
for warded to the President of the United States
to be laid before Congress.
The whole matter was referred to the Judi
ciary Committee.