The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
Raleigh Correspondence of the Democrat.


RALEIGH, N. c., Dec. -, 1867.
The State Conyeution-hs O6icers-Cone
tory Action-A North Garotsnaau for t'ce-
President.
Mr. EDITOR There is considerable calm,
after the recent election storm, In the City OF
Oaks" Business is somewhat dull and things
generally look quiet as they are always wont to
be in the good old North State"
1t is Supposed here that the Convention will
meet early in January. 1t is composed of one
hundred and seven white and thirteen colored
delegates. The latter are men of some educa-
ton. Some of these colored men | know; CON
seauently, can say that do not believe that
they have any feelings of revenge or resentment
against the white people; neither do believe
they desire further political disfranchisement or
cOnfscatiOn in any manner whatever. | am per-
suaded, from the past history of North Carolina,
to the belief that the Convention of this State
will pursue very different line of policy from
that which has been inaugurated in some ef the
Southern States
There is much speculation as to who will be
President of the Convention. The general opin-
ion is that the choice will fall upon Col David
HeatoH of Craven. The Colonel is a Northern
man. lie is mild and generous, and will make
AN excellent officer OF member.
INC COHScHtlOS Hu} III rCo-
sion some four or five weeks. The Constitution
will probably be submitted for ratification or re-
lection about the last of March or the LIST Of
April, 1868.
IT seems to be settled in the minds of the
Conservatives that they must organize, and, if
possible, defeat the Constitution their last re-
sort to prevent the State from falling into the
hands of the Republicans.
The Sentinel publishes a list of names as the
Conservative Executive Committee for this State.
This Committee is composed of some of the first
talent in the State. Gov. Graham is at its head.
In due season we may look for the action of this
Committee, which will be the tocsn for the up
rising of the Conservative element, either to
triumph In the defeat of the Constitution, or to
fall beneaAaa that influence which would have
stayed the firing upon Fort Sumpter; that would
have ended the war through the 'peace move
ment" in 1864 that would have accepted the
Presidents policy; that would have ratified the
Howard Amendment, and which pleads the &C
ceptance Of the present terms speedy settle
ment of all our difficulties, and give to the coun-
try peace, quiet prosperity and happiness
The Convention will probably memorabilia
Congress very soon after it meets upon the sub
jeet of relieving great many of the Republicans
who are banned by the Howard Amendment
1t was, in The first place mistaken policy in
Congress to strike down it's friends with its enc
mics. The men of the Southern States who pre-
served their integrity as Union men. should have
been relieved when the Sherman bill was passed
This would have g ven the people the advantage
of the services of many of the first men of the
STAKE, apk placed in the Convention many of the
men who age familiar with the affairs of North
Carolina It is expected by the Republicans
here that Congress will remove the disabilities of
n mhnro Of IN,
for the party to have the services of those re-
heved ip the ratification of the Constitution.
The election of Public Treasurer, Secretary of
State, Comptroller, and Observation-Disclosures,
will probably be given to the people The Re
publican nominations will. no doubt. be made
before the adjournment of the Convention The
members OF the Convention will either nominate
81 the Republican State Executive Committee
will tcaH Convention of the State to meet be-
fore the adjournment of the Convention, in order
that the people may have the benefit of their
members as delegates to the Convention.
1t is regarded as settled among the Republi-
cans that the ''inevitable smoker IT, s. Grant
Is to be the Republican candidate for President
1t is thought the candidate for Vice President
will be given to some Southern State In con-
pection with this the name of Hon. Lewis
Thompson, OF BERTHE, has been spoken Of In
my opinion there is no better man for the posi-
ton in tbs Lnioa. Mr. Thompson's ability is
second to no man now spoken of for President or
Fies-Pfesident. He is pure man-one who
would dignity and elevate the office of Speaker
of the United States Senate
| have given, up to this time all the news
afoat at the Capitol Will write you every
week, JOHNNIE
General D. e. Hill.