The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-25
Che 2Sestern Democrat, Charlotte, 21.&.
Promoting Peace.

For some time past there has been great danger Of
conflict in Louisiana in consequence Of the sxt-e,o,
and 1yrannieal measures passed by the Radical Leg
islature of that State To avert a conflict reo,red
The mutual cooperation Of moderate men of both
parties. dispatch from New Orleans. dated An.
gust 18th, says:
can informal meeting held last night in tho
Governors Office between prominent members nj
both parties Both conceded the situation to no don
gerous and imminent. The Democratic members ex
pressed the opinion that the best and only wav n
insure peace was 10 stop the system of aggressive
legislation now In progress that the Democratic-
Conservative element in the country expected to
compilsh nothing except in legal and constitutional
way That 1t was unwise and improper for the State
Government TO defy the sentiment and wishes of the
people; that II the Governor would throw himself
upon the people, they would sustain him and that
no extra force would be necessary for the preserva-
ton of peace.
Gov Yarmouth stated that he was authorized 10
say, on behalf of the Republicans that there was
nothing IN reason the Republicans can do or con-
cede but will be done to secure harmony, and prom
lseu that measures, not of party politics. obnoxious
to the citizens, will be modifed and said it was his
earnest desire to the welfare of all and pre
serve peace and order.
Another meeting will be held: in a few DAYS when
1t is hoped that some practical illustration of the
mutual desire for harmony will be presented The
moderate Republicans, unfortunately but few in
number, conceded that the system of legislation
heretofore and at present pursued calculated to
create strife. They say that the preservation of
order is what they most earnestly DESIRE and that it
rests entirely with the Republicans
This is proper move and must meet the approba-
ton of all true friends of peace
Why cannot movement of this sort be Inaugural
ted in this State? The friends of Seymour and
Blair do not propose expect to resist law effect
changes in the State Government by any other means
than the peaceful ballot The platform of the party
declares emphatically in favor of peaceful mode
onfS.
The people are uneasy and apprehensiye oftrouble
in consequence of some of the measures adopted by
the Legislature. The law to only portion of
our people, to be selected by the party in power in the
State, is not only dangerous to peace but will prove
expensive to taxpayers.
If the party that controls our State Government will
agree to modify their acts, have doubt consul
tation between gentlemen of both parties could be had
which would result in removing all apprehension of
conflict and do much to promote better feeling of
security for persons and property.
For our own part we apprehcnd conflict in this
section, but others do fear it, No matter what may
be the result of the approaching election, the mass
of our people want peace to prevail. They have
already shown greater spirit of forbearance than
any other people have ever exhibited, and will
inue to do until pressed to t,c wall. In Tennes-
see, Gen. Pillow, Gen. Forrest and other prominent
friends of the late Confederacy, joined heartily in
suggesting lawful measures to preserve peace, and
good has resulted from their consultation.
If the State authorities will not organize any par
tizan armed force in this section, have doubt
the peace be preserved by the mutual co-opera-
ton of the friends of law and order.