The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-16
N. G. RAILROAD COMPANY.

The annual meeting of this Company was held in
Greensboro on the Ith inst. We learn from friend
who was present that the Directors elected by the
Stockholders are: L Morchcad, d A Davis, VIM.
Murdoch and Thos Webb. The Directors appointed
by Gov Worth for the State, are w Means, J N
Coffin J w Thomas Peter Adams. Josiah Turner Jas
+ Allen, l. Tucker and o Parsley. The States
stock represented by John Berry.
At meeting of the Directors the following officers
were elected Josiah Turner, President lin place of
Thos. Webb. old incumbent). w Caldwell, Treasurer
Gin plauc of Mr. Rufin). James Anderson reelected
Superintendent. and + Stage. Secretary.
The Office of Auditor created, but we do not
know who elected to fill it, A new system of By
Laws adopted, which it is believed will work
necessary reform.
The receipts of the Road show falling off this year
from last of $279, 1921.
Eg While it is right and proper for the South
ern people to obey the powers that be. whether
military or civil. aud acquiesce in such terms as
Congress aud Gen. Sickes may prescribe, it
ought not to be expected of Us that we will quiet
" submit to the teachings of bad, sneaking, cum
ming men who into this State and go about
the country deriving the colored man with false
promises and arraying him in feeling against the
white We do not believe that those who
control the Government expect the Southern
people to submit to such conduct, and we hope
Congress Gen: Sckles will afford protec
ton against the designs and Vaccinations of evil
disposed political adventures who doing
great deal of harm, and really rctardng the work
of reconstruction.
We do not believe that such Congressman
Judge Kelly and Senator Wilson endorse the con-
duct of Northern men who come South for selfish
purposes and engage in the mean and wicked
work of arraying class against class.
In speaking of this matter do not allude to
those who merely make political speeches to sus-
tain the Republican party. but allude to those
who, publicly privately. lead the colored peo-
pie to expect favor confscation, and cause
them to exertions to purchase land and
support themselves by honest industry. Judge
Kelly. in his speeches in this State. told the
col"red man plainly that if he ever got land he
must work for it. lie spoke the truth and his
speeches did good. But bad men are playing the
devil in certain localities and engenderng and
encouraging strife and contention. Some, we
presume, are instigated by a desire to supplant
native Union men and have themselves elected
tn prominent offices, whilst others Influenced
by a spirit of robbery and plumber. All are
dangerous characters and enemies to peace,
good feeling and union
We call the attention of Congress to the matter,
and hope that body will adopt some method to
protect the people of this State against those who
are working to stir up strife.
Since writing the above, gratifed to
learn from the Fayetteville News that mis-
chief maker has been arrested. The News says:
The Provost Court. established in accordance
with recent order of Gen. Sicklc>, convened .
here yesterday, w FL. Porter, Chief Justice,
presiding. The Court now has trial one JAS
per Williams, ARE sted under charge of persis-
tently and Systematically uttering incendiary
speeches, and melting the negroes i'll this section
to engage in riot ana lawlcssness."
We advise people who know hear of incen-
diaries of this character, to report them to the
military authorities.