The Farmer And Mechanic

No Radical Magistrate's Wanted.—We learn that it is boldly charged about Raleigh that certain Republican members of the Legislature were induced to vote for the $50,000 appropriation to the Western Railroad, under a promise by certain Democratic members that their wishes should be respected in the appointment of magistrates. What does this mean? Had the resignation of Mr. Respass anything to do with such bargain and sale? In the name and common interest of the Democrats of Eastern Carolina we protest against the consummation of any such high-handed outrage, and hope diligent inquiries will be speedily made to ascertain the truth or falsity of the charge, and if true, that prompt steps will be taken to defeat the game of the plotters. Let the charge be analyzed and the guilty ones exposed. We bluntly say to the Democrats of the present General Assembly that the infamy of 1876-77 must not be, and will not bear repeating. No Radical magistrates, be they white or black, are wanted in the East; certainly not in the eleven counties of which the Messenger has the honor to be a faithful sentinel on the watchtower. We warn our friends against any rascally attempt that would fasten the iniquity of Radical magistrates upon our people, especially if such attempt is the outcrop of any bargain and sale arrangement.—Goldsboro Messenger.