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A lESSON OP, PBUDENCE AND
TRUE ' POIiICXV. ' "J
Our friends will believe us when we tell them
that there is a party still' here in the North
the party of strife and discord, the party of blood
and fiendish hate, .and that it will leave no
means untried to provoke them to uprisings, to
i'uti!e and sanguinary insurrections in this and"
that locality in the hope 'that it will thus be
afforded, more pretexts for the execution of its
devilish designs.' At preseBt this party is en
gaged in the fiendish, but we believe impracti
cable work of inciting the masses of the North
ern people to a new war upon the South; and
two .distinct parties are beiDg formed ,npon the
issue which it has presented to . the country.
We regard tnis movement as an exceedingly
auspicious one for the South, and, therefore, we
desire that nothing shall be done by the South
ern people that will aid or strenpUien it iu any
Tray, inis issue nas Deen presenieu io xue yau
lio by Wendell Phillips and, has already pro
duced quite a sensation throughout the North.
He has announced it as the intention of the fac
tion, or party of which he is the head, to advo
cate repudation of our great and crushing war
debt, if the emancipated negro is .by the radical
abolitionists. There can be 'no evading the
(juestion nowj the inferior race shall or shall
not be allowed the right to vote, and everything
else that follows and accompanies that refused
oqual political rights with the white voters. We
are glad t0t the matter has been at last brought
to a head, and that the people of the North must
take their stand upon 'one side or other of the
lino-which has been drawn right social equali
ty, official position and intercourse with the
white population in all the relations of life.
The .-dicals have thus defined their position,
and they have already commenced the new war
by assailing who? President Johnson. -They
do not, as we suspected from the very first, like
him; they are dissatisfied with, certain indica
tions he has thus far given of his policy, and
they have all their ire aroused by their knowl
edge of the fact that he has determined io leave
the question of negro suffrage to be decided bj
the States themselves. No man knows better
than he that the granting of such political pow
er would be employed to his disadvantage here
after,' and that it would affect his prospects of
re-election to an - injurious degree. lie cannot
yield to the. radicals and the resolute . stand he
has taken at the outset proves that he is deter
mined not to yield to them.
Now there is only one thing that can alter
this new position of parties, and give strength
to the faciiou which demands political equality
:br the negro local outbreaks n.icl insurrections
n the Southern States. All provocations must
:3 met by a firm determination not to be driven
ov seduced into such a disastrous, such a ruinous
'curse. The efforts of the Abolitionists will be
iirected towards the embroilment of the people
. f the Sjuth with the Administration, that they
?nay thus control its policy, as they to a great
extent controlled that of the late President. It
will be their purpose to re-establish military, rule
over the South as it existed during the war, and
to prevent, if possible, the restoration of peace.
They wo.ubj, if they could, reduce it to a desert,
but we believe, notwithstanding the late procla
mation of President Johnson, that it is his design
to defeat their plans, and although no partisan
of his in any sense, we believe he is entitled to
he support of every true friend of the South in
his efforts in this direction. Certain allowances
must be made for the position in which he is
placed,' and full credit must be awarded for what
has been already don, and we say that for the
firm stand he has taken on this most serious
question of negro tuff rage the friends of jhe
South have every reason lq feel gratified.
Standing by itself this is indeed a favorable indi
cation, and while we have not hesitated to speak
without reserve of the character of his so-called
amnesty proclamation, while -we have given free
expression io our views upon the arbitrary, un
constitutional, anti-Democratic and un:American
policy set forth in its fourteen exceptions, we are
prepared to give President Johnson our fullest
and most cordial support in his stand against ne
gro sufiage, and v which he is entitled to the
active and earnest co-operation of every man who
vould save tbe country from all the horrors of
anarchy and social disorder.
As to the proclamation itself we have aheady
expressed our belief that it cannot be enforced to
a great extent, and that in the course of a year
it will become inoperative altogether. "The only
thing that can give it vitality will be the local
outbreaks throughout the South, and we cannot
too strongly dissuade our friends from resorting
'tosucii a suicidal way of repelling outrages.
Time and patience alone are required to heal
their wounds, but let us take care that they are
not opened afresh, that the conflict be not renew
ed to the disadvantage if not the utter ruin of
the helpless and the prostrate. Let the noble,
the disinterested advice of Governor MagratK of
South Carolina, be followed, and, above and be
yond all, let not the cause of the South ; be en
trusted to the care and keeping of the rash, the
inconsiderate and the reckless. The true policy
now is the development of the vast wealth which
lies in the soil of the South, and to this end labor
and enterprize should be invited and encouraged
by the most liberal and generous inducements.
There need be no j ear taat moseicno seejc me
means) oj ' independence 4k the) South through
honest labtyr'ioill benimical to its. interests; it
is only the adventurers whom thejributte. has so
faithfully and graphically described that ' will be
hostile to the utherners; it is only those whose
appearance in the South is to be dreaded and
who this excellent t authority on the subject in
forms us are "the'very meanest beings that ever
stood on tico legs -cunning t rapacious, hypo
critical, ever ready to sJcin a fiint with a bor
rowed knife, and make (for others) a soup out
of the peeliiKis." It is this class our friends
must look out for, as they are "rapacious," "and
will, in pursuit of ill-gotten gain,, resort to every
trick, every devilish device .that their "cunning"
can invent to steal the property of the Southern
people. These "meanest beings that ever stood
on two legsj' this "unclean brood" will, as the
Tribune tells us, "overspread 'the South like lo
custs, starting schools and prayer meetings at
every crossroads, getting hold of abandoned, or
confiscated plantations how well he knows
them, and hiring laborers right and left, cutting
timber here, trying out tar and turpentine there,
and growing corn, cotton, rice and sugar, which
they will have sold at the earliest day, and run
.away with the proceeds, &c. 6Vc." That is a
faithful photograph, and if the people of the South
don't recognize the . character when he appears
among them, then they are not the people we
take them for. The rogues gallery has, in fact,
no likeness more correct to the original in all its
features, more accurate in all its lineaments.
Look out for him in whatever garb he appears,
whether as a peddler, or a disturber of the peace;
whether as a vender of wooden nutmegs and
other notions, 'or as a social incendiary who arms
himself with the brand.that is to fire, the dwell
ings of the people, that he in the confusion may
ply his profession as the "cunning, rapacious, hy
pocritical adventurer." He is the firebrand who
would kindle in the South the flames ofinsurrec
tion, and following in the track of the armed
thousands from he North would reap in his har
vest from confiscation . acts and other legalized
measures for the plunder of the rightful owners.
SOME GOOD ADVICE BY BISHOP
PAINE.
The Meridian (Miss.) Clarion of the 11th of
May publishes the following remarks made, by
Bishop Paine, of the Methodist . Episcopal
Church South, to his congregation at Aberdeen
a few days previously : . ..
We have passed through four years of fierce
and bloody war. It is over. The decision has
been made by the military authorities, and, I
presume I might add, with the advice of tjhs
civil authorities also; for doubtless, they hare
concurred with the military, though not formal
ly and in their official capacities. Our troops
,have been surrendered, and will all soon be pa
roled. Oar armies exist as f ch no longer. The
jvhole country east of the Mississippi rjver now
resumes its place in the (Jnion. What, then,
is the proper course to be pursued by citizens?
His own conviction on this subject was clrar
said decided. It is, that we should calmly,
quietly and unanimously resume our former po
sition as peaceful citizens, and in good faith en
ter as such upon the performance of our duties.
Our country has certainly suffered enough in
all that is dear to us. Thousands of precious
lives Save been lost and millions of property de
stroyed; but let us henceforth turn oury hough ts
and efforts to the pursuits of life which are ne
cessary and usefuK The poor, afflicted and be
reaved must be provided for. The tendency to
demoralization, that invariable concomitant of
war, must be arrested, and law, order and fideli
ty to every social, civil and religious duty must
be encouraged and sustained by us. Let all the
soldiers heed the advice and follow the example
of their leaders, who have given up the strug
gle. : Let them receive the parole agreed upon,
and in good faith lay aside their arms, return
to their families and friends, and become peace
ful citizens. Let them not yield to the tempta
tions to carry oa guerilla warfare, which we.
have ever regarded as wrong in principle. Such
a warfare, moreover, would result in no good,
but bring great and continued distress upon the
country, and utterly ruin those engaged in it:
Finally, having always disapproved of using the
pulpit to discuss political questions, in which
angry passions are sought to be aroused, he so
lemnly and deliberately advised his countrymen
on the east side of the Mississippi river and if
his voice could be beard, he would thus speak
to those on the west side also to resume in
good faith their former positions as law-abiding
and useful citizens. "And, in closing remarks,"
said Bishop Paine, "I can with more propriety
address my brethren in the ministry who are
present, and say to them that I respectfnlly and
earnestly advise them all to use their influence,
both publicly, and privately, for the promotion
of peace and quietness among all classes, and;
especially among the ministers and members of
the Methodist Episcopal Church." .
The Pope of Rome was seventy-three years
old on the 13th of May, and on the 16th of this
month will reach the nineteenth year of his pon
tificate. Out of the' long list of two hundred,
and fifty-nine Popes, only eight have worn' the
tiara for longer period than Pius IX.
PBOM MEXICO. .
ti : 74 Washington, rJune 16..
Reliable and semi-official intelligence' from
the city of Mexico, to May 29 has .bee a received
I MmmI rwmria t Vi m Rto f am tf
Tamaulipas, New Leon and Coahuila. His re
treat from Matamoros was forced upon him on
account of a large French force sent by Marshal
Bazaine to reinforce the garrison ami the assis
tance rendered to the imperalists by Texas re
bels. De Potier, the French commander, imprison
ed the wives and daughters of the liberal gene
rals Arteaga, Regules, Salzar and others. Max
imillian ordered their release, but, as De Potier
only obeys Marshal Bazaine, they have not been
released. In Morelia the French punish' th?
patriots with public whipping, and the inhabi
tants daily witness the horrid scenes.
A large force is to be sent by sea from Vera
Cruz to Matamoras, and they intend to open the
campaign against Negrete and prevent any
Americans from crossing into Mexico. The
courts martial are hard at work. From eighty
to one hundred patriots are shot daily through
out that portion of the country occupied by the
imperalists.
. Elvin'i mission to France is to seek assistance
from Louis Napoleon against the anticipated
movements of Americans. Unless Napoleon
will give the strongest assurances of aid in men
and money to the extent required by Maximil
ian, he threatens toleave'the country and return
to Miramax.
A fight took place on the 2d inst. near Mata
moros, between Generals Cortina and Mejia.
Cortina was about twenty-five miles from the
city, when Mjia sent Lopez to repulse him
with two thousand menbut he was driven back
by Cortina and forced to make for the American
side of the Rio Grande. The latter expected
reinforcements, but did not receive them.
North Carolina is to-day in a much better
condition than any other Southern State. The
States south of us are- no xnoro advanced to
wards restoration than we were two months ago
to day we read the fresh proclamation of the
Governor of Texas, proposing to surrender, pro
vided the terms shall be agreeable and ac
ceptable. ' "
Virginia is divided against itself not satis
fied with one State and not satisfied with two
opposed to a Convention and opposed to a Leg'
islature the Legislature meets, accomplishes
nothing and adjourns in a day. In Missouri
and io Tennessee they are fighting out the most
cruel guerrilla warfare. Neighbors waylaying
each other, by day.scd night, to take each oth
ers' lives and destroy their property. Every
man appears anxious to aid and assist in confis
cating the property of every mother man, and of
having him disfranchised for life. '
While this spirit prevails, in other States, we
are glad to say that North- Carolina is exhibit
ing her usual good sense and prudeneo all are
qfliet, all are orderly, and all are anxious to aid
and assist each other in being useful and profit
able citizens. .
It is a source of great pride to know that
North Carolina is always prndent and always
sensible whether "in sunshine or in storm,"
'in sickness or in health," her people' take time
to consider and to act as her judgment directs.
We are proud this is so, and we are proud that
on this occasion, as on many others, she has pro
fited by it. Raleigh Standard.
North Carolina Treasury Issues.
The Charlotte Bulletin has been asked if North
Carolina state money is good.- The Bulletin
thinks it is, and adds that "the treasury issues
of the state of North Carolina aro square out
promises of the State to pay the holders tho
amounts named at -maturity, without any refer
ence whatever to any tear or Confederacy."
The Bulletin is not -very well posted in the pre
sent condition of affairs. President Johnson
tells us that the functions of the SouthernStates
have been suspended during the past four years.
If, therefore, any governmental authority has
been exercised in that time, or any adminis
trative or executive powers assumed, it has
been unauthorized, and consequently null and.
void. Of course, whatever indebtedness- exist
ed -against the State, either funded or floating,
before the war,' is now good and collectable
when the finances of theState shall be in a con
dition to meet it. But whatever indebtedness
may have been incurred by the usurpers during
the war cannot be brought against the legiti
mate and regular State government. No war
bonds or treasury notes . will be paid. Wil
mington Herald. 4 . ; ,
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The Department of Agriculture at-Washington
is in receipt of ajiother supply of. Mediterra
nean wheat of superior quality, - and it is stated
by Commissioner Newton tbat it will be ready
for distribution for the fall lowing. r . The De
partment'is also in the receipt of a shipment of
yeryheavy and fine oats from Sweden. , This
apeciesof grain from SWedn.iaof the best that
Europe produces. . .
Dr Robinson Pemont has received the ap
pointment of assessor of the first North Carolina
District. , .........
FREE TRADE !
Treasury Department 6th Special Agency,)
' , NrwBi;ajr,:N. 0, June 17,1805.
The Secretary of the Treasury announces the
important information that uall rcttrictiont ,
trade East of the Mississippi (except on coo.
traband articles) are removed by Proclahutiu
of the President."
The uone fourth" heretofore exacted on cot
ton, is now at an end. . The only taxes now t,
be paid on the exportation of products of u
kind are the Internal revenue and custom IIou.x
fees. fcvery person, as heretofore, is strictly
hibited from purchasing abandoned or capturti
property. D. IIeato.n,
Sop'g Sp'l Ag't Treas'y Dcp'i
From theRakigh rrogreei.
Governor Holden has been trying to secure
the cotton and other property owned Ly tt
otate during me rcDeuion, w use iwr icuecmiDj
the credit of the State so far as the bondt isscd
previous lo the war are concerned. We are sor
ry that his scheme has failed. The Trea-ajy
agents in this State have received instruction
from the Secretary as follows :
Washington, June 17tb, ISGo.
Col. Heaten: Ship the 'so-called Ststt
cotton, to New York as captured property witi(
out regard to State claims. Use economy m
dispatch. ,
. riUGii Mcculloch
Secretary of tho Treascj.
STRAYED,
About thi-:t of March, two Milch Cows and os
Heifer. One Cow had a bell on and it marked ;tl .;
.half crop in underside of right ear and eraowtb ere;
in left tne mar or tne otuer oovr is lorgouen.or
ah nnlr milka two teats on risrhl sido. The HeiV
is marked with crop aad bole in left ear and under-
. . . ... Ml m f . I
bit in right. A liberal reward win ne.paiu ior ma-
recovery. Al. V. MCUULLUUl
Charlotte, June 19 1865 3t
STOLEN.
Stolen from the premises of the subscriber g
Wednesday nigbt the 7th inst., a fine dnrk-bro
MARE. 7 years old, medium 6ize, small stnr in ii-
forehead, a'lhtle wMte on the hiiM feel, some slip
saddle marks on the back, the hair has recently
blistered off the lower part of the left shoulder. 1h
Mare is the property of Gen.Itufus Uarringer, nt
will be known by ninny of the men belonginga hi
late Brigade. A liberal reward will be paid far ln t
recovery. K. R. 1IAWUS.
Oak Lawn, Cabarrus CO., Juno 19, 18G5. 3t
Dr. J. II. ,Wayt,
DENTIST, ,
lias resumed practice, and will be plad toneoli
customers and others at bis Office, next doortu
Chas. Overman, Ksq., in the building formerly oc
cupied !v Wra. A. Owens, deceased.
June 13, I8t: tf
KKMP P BAT! IK. J. M. HECK. U. V. WILLUMS
rtf'-rtk' Carolina
ff. A X D AGEIVC Y.
rtATTr.rc HEfMv Jt fio . Ttiifrh. v. r... win in
sell and lease. - adjust, titles of, pay taxes on, n.
taKe general care oi au midus oi item uiiaie, go"
copper, lead, iron and other mine, water power, 4
. Will Vtlcotria n ndprtn tr -r11rtlrn nf .
North Carolina and elsewhere, by suit or otlierui.' (j
. o M..:rnA AMnA..:i r..tJli...i
VVUlUlUUIintiVU) VVUUUCUUMi VUUJUIIIIIVUI
charges moderate.
Raleigh, June 19, 1883 it
Southern Express Company.
The Southern Express Company has evened con.
munication with all Northern anrWeifrn b'tatr
and is now prepared to forward Freight, Money a'
Taluable Packages safely a'nd promptly. Mctstr
gers leave Charlotte daily, connecting at R&Iei;
with Adams' Express Company, and at Kicbmoi.
with Adams' and Harnden s Express Companies.
Letters will be forwarded by this Company to a
points South and North baring no mail facilities.
T. D. GILLESPIE, Age
Charlotte, June 19, 1865 tf
Wanted,
By a yonng lady competent to teach Music, Ftti&
and the English branches, a situatioa as Teacher i
a private family. Rsferences giren and rcqn'irt:
Address M. M , or T. II. Brem, Charlotte, N. .
June 19, 1865.
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Treasury Department of IV.
IlALEiau, June 14th lfcG5.
.The undersigned baring been appointed
Treasurer of North Carolina by W. W. Holden, IV
visional Gorernor, with the duty assigned, nroo
other things, of collecting and securing all tbepr!'
erty or tne state, at noma or t?roed, ncrefy no"' t
all persons baring any such property in their po? t
session,' to report the same to me yvltbout dt-lay. r"
the end that I may get the same into mr poise"10' . V
for the use of the State; and all persons knowing f
any such property ic the possession ofolleri, :'
requested to gire me information thereof.
W. II. Olirer Is authorized t6 receire any Su
property in Alamance County, and 11. A. Do
authorized to receire any such property in the Su
West of Alamance County.
JONATHAN WORTH I
Publlo Treasurer and property Agent of l
Raleigh, June 1, 1865. 3t
CORN AND WHEAT.
1 want to purchase Corn and Wheat at the Su"
Flourijg Hill ia this place, for which the mari't
price will be paid. - JOHN WILKES
Charlotte, May 15, 1865.