Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1868-10-15
From the Charlotte Democrat.
THE TALK ABOUT w AR.

1he Opponents OF SeyInouT anu Diair
in this State seem TO rely solely on fright
ening the people witl 81 cry abont war TO
secnre majority tor Gen, Grant. Judge
Pearson has been led into serious error,
which caused him TO degrade the high
office he holds, by the njLsifable accusa-
iIoti against the DonAcrgt!c party that
they intend TO bring Oh another war.
II We thought the election of Seymour
would cause another war. we do not hesi-
tate TO say that we would not support
him; but we know that all the people,
North and South, are tired of war aud
will not engage in another one between
themselves. A few lnIprudent mon of
both parties may engage III collisions. but
the tact Is notorious that more than nine
tenths of our whole population. want
peace and good feeling TO prevail, and
will exert themselves to promote that OBJ
ject.
But what docs Mr. Seymour himself
sayl Is it not right t. Judge man by
his own declarations, and not by the say
ings of stump orators or letter writers p
Of course every falr-minded man Will &C.
knowledge that candidate must be iudg-
ed by his OWE words aud not by the words
OF others.
Here is an extract from Mr.. Seymour's
letter of acceptance:
"The election OF Democratic Execu-
tive and ma iority OF Democratic mems
bers 10 the House CT Representa- ivcs,
would not give to that party organization
the power to make sudden OF violent
charges but it would serve to check
those extreme measures which have been
deplored by the best men OF both politi-
cal organizations. The resnlt wnnld most
certainly lead to that peaceful restoration
OF the Union and establishment ef
traternal relationship which tire ,conntry
ceptance. -
Does hc not expressly say that his elec>
ton would not give to his party the
power to make sadden or vaete'et changes,
but would only serve TO check eactrenae
measures and lead TO peaceful restora
tion of the Union and establishment OF
.fa,utermal relationships
Is there any sign o. prospect OF war IN
The course Mr.. Seymour marks out!-
None at all. The fact is, it he were elect
ed President he would not attempt 10
iEtertere with the present State Govern
neut. lie would have no authority to
do so, and he will n{ver get decision
| from the Supreme Corrt (uniess the pres
ent Judges die) that wonld justify his in
tertercnce with force The only way the
people of North Carolina can reasonably
hope to change their Constitution and
rulers is ~ get q majority OF voters
| TO order the change. We know that a
few men differ with US III this position,
| bnt time will show that we are right, and
that no other method will be ATTEMPTED
| than the peaceful ballet. 1t is we'll to
| understand the matter nvw, SO that there
may be no disappeintment hereafter.
1t is certain, then, that Mr.. Seyn our
/ will not attempt to enforce sudden or
g violent" changes, and II is we'll kno VII
that he is one of the most prudent, wise
/ and cautious statesmen In America, and is
the very man for Chief Magistrate in
these exciting times.
But our opponents viii s. s.that if Sey-
moar is for peace, BfairisSet, and that he
| will involve us in war. Vel, what does
Gen. Blair say in AIS letter If acceptance
! lie says:
ssThe appeal to the peaceful ballot to
attain this end La change of State Govern
ments forced Oh us by military power] is
not war, is not revolution
And in letter to gentleman at Allan
ia. Ga, dated Aug. 18th Gen. Blair sa ,s |:
$ i arn for that policy which alone can
give peace TO the country"
Even If Gen. Blair was disposed to
favor anything like war, he could have
no power 40 Vice President to do any
thing injErious to the peace Of the country.
lie wonld only preside il, tho Senate and
give casting votes in matters where tie
occurred Tie Senate will remain Radi-
cal for some wears TO come, and it the
next House Of Representative has q
democratic c majority, no chang can be
effected ii the Reconstrucfioit lneasnres
mill tlle people Of each State. l,y q ma
iority of votes. endorse change.
So, view lhe matter II. any lighf yon
please, it will be seen that there Is no
danger OF war, no mater who il elected.