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

AT our request, We have been furnished with cop,
of the following correspondence between the Cit,
authorities of Charlotte, and Capt. ii. d. Lazelle
the gentlemanly Commander of this Post In view
of the removal of Capt. Lazelle from this Post t,
Columbia, have heard but one sentiment ex
pressed, that of regret AS long as our people ar,
subject to military authority of course it is natura
that they should prefer far-minded gentleman Tx.
Capt. Lazelle as their commander.
We cordially endorse the resolution of the BOARD
of Aldermen:
CITY OF CHARLOTTE, Dec. IL, 1867.
MAJ. H. N. LAzELLE Commanding Post of Charlotte
Dear Sir: l have the pleasure of Transmitting you
the nclosed Resolution of the Board of Aldermen OF
the City of Charlotte, unanimously adopted at a meet
ing held on the 9Th inst, and gratifed in thus
being enabled to show you the high esteem in which
you held by Board and assure you personally
that fnlly concur in the resolution.
eat meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the
City of Charlotte, held the 9Th inst. present A
Harris, Mayor John Wilkes, Allen Cruise, John L
Brown, r Nj Oates, A A n NJ Taylor l. Moody
and VIM Harry, Aldermen,
On motion Of Alderman Wilkes, it was unanimously
Resolved, That have heard with regret of the in
tended removal of Major Lazelle from this Post that
in view of the uniform courtesy and the Justice which
has characterized his actions and the faithful man.
ner in which he has performed the functions of his
office We now tender him the part of the authori-
Ties and citizens OF Charlotte our heartfelt wishes
for his future health and happiness
am, sir with the highest respect,
Your obedent servant,
[Signed,] 8. A. HARRIS, Mayor.
HEADQUARTERS, MILITARY Posi- CHARLOTTE !
Charlotte, n c., Dec IL, 1867. {
TO the Honorable the Mayor and Board Of aldermen
Of the City Of Charlotte:
Gentlemen 1t is with emotion, profound and
sincere that acknowledge the receipt of your very
complimentary letter of this date extending to me
in behalf of the citizens and authorities of your City
sentiments which the intimate and tried relations of
social life only ordinarily elicit. They but be
doubly fattcring, addressed to stranger among
you, and whose position could never be Invested Of
elements calculated to esrange, except with the large
hearted, the forbearing and the generous.
Your expressions appreciated and reciprocated.
| shall recall with other feelings than real
pleasure the memory of the days passed among those
who have at all times met me with honest courtesy
and with every manifestation of ungrudging kindness
| entered upon my duties without prejudice, and
yield them up without unfrendly remembrance.
Your climate has not been less attractive your scenery
less beautiful your flowers less fragrant, the
thousand spontaneous attachments that involunta ry
cluster around the heart less vigorous because of
Southern orr gin.
The patriot divides neither the interest of his
country nor his attachments; every foot of her soil
is his native land Political views are but relative
considerations of an ephemeral misunderstanding
ideas, entertained for an hour-perpetualy displaced
by the evoutions of unceasing innovations springng
from material interests and the individual party
of rigid and unalterabe political opinions will be
alike quickly overwhelmed and forgotten.
Political schemes are wisely accepted as methods
of relief from temporary evils and not fundamental
principles of conduct the crucial tests for friendship
ostracism, the standards of vituperation praise
That you receive them is fully demonstrated by
your cordial declaration, and you have the lasting
satisfaction that your convictions endorsed and
shared by the thinking, the patriotic and the liberal
minded of your people.
With the highest esteem, have the honor to be,
gentlemen, your obedient servant,
III. NJ. LAZELLE,
Captain and Drevet Major, U. S. A