The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-04-02
April 2, 60.


bled in the City of Raleigh last week to organize
party for the purpose of assisting in the work
of restoring North Carolina to the Union.
In company with two prominent citizens of this
place WIN r. Myers, Esq, and DIR. c. J. Fox.)
weat to Raleigh and were present at all the
sessions of the Convention. We did not 90 as
delegates and neither did we presume to act as
delegates. because, 1st, were not delegated by
any one, and Cd, we make no claim to peculiar
''loy alty"-but went for the purpose of meet
ing and conversing with personal friends and &C
quaintances from all parts of the State, and also
for the purpose of Witnessing the proceedings
and giving whatever influence might exert in
favor of harmony concord and speedy settle
ment of difficulties which have long embar-
raised the citizens of our native State. We pre-
ferred to form conclusions. and decide to
how should hereafter act. from sight and not
from faith or hearsay representations.
The language used in the resolutions which
were adopted may not meet the appreciation Of
all the citizens of the State. Such thing is not
to be expected. But we must not forget the
changes that have taken place the peculiar and
extraordinary circumstances which surround
as people-the fact that it is our duty to sub
NIT TO the conquering power and get the best
terms possible, and the all important truth that
unless restoration is speedily effected by those
who are considered loyal by the majority of Con-
gress. terms will be forced upon here
after.
After much reflection about the matter, and
after gaining all the information could in re-
gard to the views, wishes and determination of the
leading Northern Republicans, prepared
to say that the resolutions Of the Raleigh Con-
yenton are the best that could have been adopted
by that body, and more liberal than ex-
pected. They were framed and adopted by white
and black men-men of extreme and moderate
views-but all protesting and declaring that they
desired peace and harmony and no further injury
to those who sustained the Confederate cause,
provided acquIescence was given to the Congress
sional plan of reconstruction.
Believing. honestly do. in order to get
the State restored to her rights one of the
States of the Union, and to stop all further mill
tary and congressional interference with our local
affairs, that the class of men who assembled in
Convention at Raleigh the who will be
recognized by Congress. say that feel it
duty friend of peace to co cooperate with
the movement and support the men who may be
designated by that party as loyal and acceptable
We warn the people to be prudent and cautious
to give up all old prejudices and look at the
situation it is and not would have it
Let those who cannot conscentiousy assist in
reconstruction the principles of the Republican
party be willing to silently acquiesce and engage
in no contention and strife.
We tell readers and all. that if the
State Is ever restored to the Union it must be
done by the influence of such men as assembled
in Convention at Raleigh last week and by such
claim to be Republicans
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have any favors to ask of the State or National
Governments. but do want peace and good
feeling to prevail between all sections and espe-
cially do we want to see the prosperity of our
beloved State re established
In regard to the conduct of the colored men
who acted delegates in the Convention, we will
say that gratifed and surprised--grati-
fled at the gentlemanly, kind and liberal depor:-
ment manifested, and the good feelings expressed
for their former masters and the people with
whom they have always lived and surprised at
the intelligence and ability displayed by many of
them.
There is no doubt in our mind but that the con-
trolling party in Congress sympathise with this
movement, and determined that reconstruct
tion shall be carried on in that way before ad-
Knitting the State into the Union.
Therefore, in conclusion, unhesitatingly
say, on behalf of ourself and the gentlemen men,
toned above, that although we are prescribed by
the Reconstruction laws, intend to give our
aid and support to the men that will be accept
able to Congress. BY this course only can we
hope to prevent further trouble and calamity.
We don't intend to quarrel with any one who
may differ with in these views-every man is
entitled to his own opinon-but if our cotempo-
raries in this State would permit to counsel
them. we would beg them TO acquiesce and use
violent or ns lifting language towards the
members of the party organized at Raleigh on the
9th Let all wait until the State is admitted in
the Union before engaging in contests for offices.
q Senator Sherman. in a letter to gentle
man in Georgia. speaking of the Reconstruction
Acts recently passed by Congress. says:
My earnest conviction is, that the South
should not f"rego this opportunity to be restored
10 representation; and you may rely upon it, that
majority in both Houses will adhere to this offer.
and execute it III good faith and to the letter. if
your people will do likewise. Neither section
can be prosperous while the present condition of
military surveillance prevails"
e We direct the attention of shippers to an
advertisement of the Seaboard & Roanoke Rail
road in regard to freights.
gS- We glad to learn that the manufacture
of Agricultural Implements is soon to be commenced
in this place upon a large scale.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
" 9 Ts1 No,;ca-F " Abrams Assessor