The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03

TIE WESTERN Observation-Disclosures the
carpine and fault-hndng OF a few mouthy creatures
- reference the consistency of this sterling paper
:, .o.rn. to move on with so much ease grace and
I;,;Iy that every Conservative if he is a true man
7., admire the talent and tact of the Editor
Lry CoHtrf
Our ncghbor pays us compliment that probably
many may be willing to accord u.s. but we appre-
cate kind words from any one and especially from
An ..oII ncwspapcr-E.an' like the Editor of the
Courier He knows how difficult it is please every
boIy and the Editor who undertakes it will have ga
hard road to travel We have heard 10 complaints
but presume that some have been made. We shall
boast about large list Of subscribers hing
Of that sort, but merely say that are pertccy sat-
fdWitl the patronage wcreceive and the confidence
bestowed upon by the people of this section of the
State. When our readers pleased we are graft
fed but when they dispcascd it does not give us
the slightest uncasness. We most respectfully say
that those who do not like the way conduct our
paper need not subscribe for it read it.
We much interested in the welfare of our
section Of the country most men, and whatever
affects the people generally affects In political
intend to do whatever we think will best
promote the welfare Of fellow citizens without
regard to porLy-in other words we intend to do as
we please az long conscicntiousy feel that
we are doing right.
We might refer to past course to prove that we
have been consistent; and, although protesting
to be wiser than other people, show that if our ad-
VIC" and that Of many good men in the Statc) had
been taken just after the close of the war white men
would not now be banned by disfranchiscment and
the negro cnfr,nchised We do not hesitate to
say now, as we have often before said that the cleo
lion Of Mr. Holden Governor in 1863, and the ac-
noft II
saved us from the trouble, turmoil. contention and
humiliation which now Expresses good old State
We favored the election of Holden in 1865, land we
know were right i'll doing so,) we favored the
a lopton Of the Howard amendment, (Which dis
franchised white and left the question of
suffrage for the white people of the State to fix to
suit themsclves.) and favored speedy return to
III" Union the only way to secure equal rights
but different counscs prevailed, and the people can
now see the results.
We can truly say that we are not responsible in
any way for the present condition of affairs We
did everything eouh prevent the disfranchise-
mcnt of white men. We opposed contention, advised
moderation and acceptance of the terms first Of
fcred by the conqueror but those who professed to
he trucr to the South than are-the saints and
sail of the earth'-denounced course and sworc !
they would make bold stand for their rights: and
unfortunately majority of the people followed them
Experience has shown what sort of rights have been
obtained.
We not afraid to say that we sincerely regretted
the failure Of the efforts 10 establish the Confedcracy
bat when failure was beyond doubt we submitted in
Gco faith and were anxi Ous make the best terms
possible This WAS our duty individual and as
public journalist. And further we say. that we
lost as much I'm proportion to property held any
other Southern man, and what we lost we had made
by hard work and Industry. We claim to be as good
representative OF q true SOuthron any who
attends and participates in political meetings. ICON
srf'atIEc so-caiIcd, or any other sort.
We clarg" that those old party leaders who re-
fused IN iSj3 to loose their grasp the State offices
f"r short time, and who brought out Gov. Worth
and promoted strife and contention are to blame for
oar OWN Acknowledgement as we'll as that of other
white men.
ne are still for using every effort possible to pro-
l""'' cool feeling harmony and prosperity among
the people Of the State We have not participated in
political meeting from the commencement Of the
war t" the present day. We intend act indepen-
irt Of party. part leaders and ofice-seekers And
'her are we neutral in regard to questions of pub
He policy. We express sentiments in these
columns every week. If that is satisfactory APP
Ply ut this Office for further information.