The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-29
The Talk about War.

The opponents of Seymour and Blair in this Sta,
seem to rely solely on frightening the people with
cry about war to secure majority for Gen. Grant
Judge Pearson has been led into serious error
which caused him to degrade the Ugh office he holds
by the unJustihable accusation against the Demo
cratic party that they intend to bring on another
If we thought the election of Seymour would cause
another war; we do not hesitate to say that we would
not support him but know that all the people
North and South, are tired of war and will not en-
gage IN another one between themselves few i'm.
prudent men OF both parties may engage in collisions
but the fact Is notorious that than nne-tentbs
of cur whole population want peace and good feeling
to prevail, and will themselves to promote that
object.
But what does Mr. Seymour himself says Is it not
right to judge man by his own declarations. and
not by the sayings of stump or etterwriters
Of course every fair-mnded man will acknowledge
that a candidate must be judged by his own words
and not by the words of others.
Here is an extract from Mr. Seymour's letter of
acceptance:
The election of Democratic Executive and q ma.
Jorty OF Democratic members to the House of Repre-
senatFes, would not give to that party organization
the power to make sudden or violent changes. but il
would serve to check those extreme measures which
have been deplored by the best of both political
orgihlEailons. Inc result would most certainly lead
to that peaceful restoration of the Union and re-es-
Enlistment OF fraternal relationship which the
country desires."-Gor. Seymour's Letter of Acceo-
Does he not expressly say that his election would
not give to his party the power to make sudden or
ro!t changes but would only serve to check extreme
measures and lead to peacefm restoration of the
Union and re-estabshment of fraternal relationship?
Is there any sign or prospect of in the course
Mr. Seymour marks out? None at all The fact is
if he elected President he would not ATTEMPT to
interfere with the present State Governments He
would have authority to do So and he will never
get decision from the Supreme Court (unlcss the
present Judges de) that would Justify his nterfer
ence with force. The only way the people of North
Carolina can reasonably hope to change their Con-
stution and rulers is to get majority of voters to
order the change. We know that n few men differ
with us in this position, but time will show that we
are right, and that no other mehod will be attempted
than the peaceful ballot 1t is well to understand
the matter now, that there may be 20 disappoint
ment hereafter.
1t Is certain, then, that Mr. Seymour will not at
tempt to enforce sudden violent changes and
1t If well known that he is of the prudent
wise and cautious statesmen in America and is the
very man for Chief Magistrate in these exciting times
But our opponents will say that if Seymour is for
peace, Blair is not ard that he will involve us in
war Well, what does Gen. Blair say in his letter of
acceptance? He says:
The appeal to the peaceful ballot to attain this end
change Of State Governments forced on US by mil
Hary power is not war, is not revolution
And in letter to gentleman at Atlanta, Ga
dated Aug. 18th, Gen. Blair says:
Il am for that policy which alone give peace
TO the country
Even If Gen Blair was disposed to favor anything
like war, he would have power as Vce-Prcsdent
to do anything injurious to the peace of the country
lie would only preside in the Senate and give the
casting vote in matters where tie occurred The
Senate will remain Radical for some years to come
and If the next House of Representatives has demo-
cratic majority, no changes be effected in the
Reconstruction measures until the people of each
state by majority Of votes, endorse a change
So view the matter in any light you please |
VIII be seen that there is no danger of war; no |
matter who is elected.