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Editorial
June 4, 1861
The Western Democrat
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Editorial proposes electing ten representatives to the Southern Congress—one from each congressional district and two at large—to avoid party contests and maintain harmony against a common enemy threatening rights and invading soil.
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Southern Congress.—It will be seen by the Convention proceedings, that there has been some discussion about appointing members to the Southern Congress. In order to avoid any complaints about the matter, the Convention might order an election by the people; but that would no doubt create a party contest, which ought, by all means, to be avoided at this time. For the sake of harmony we are willing to [do] anything that's fair. Let us have no quarreling about the offices while a common enemy is threatening our rights and invading our soil.
As the State will be entitled to ten Representatives, how would it do for the people to elect one from each Congressional district, and the Convention two from the State at large.
As the State will be entitled to ten Representatives, how would it do for the people to elect one from each Congressional district, and the Convention two from the State at large.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
Southern Congress
Convention
Elections
Party Contest
Harmony
Common Enemy
What entities or persons were involved?
Convention
People
State
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Election Of Delegates To Southern Congress
Stance / Tone
Advocating Harmony And Fair Elections During Crisis
Key Figures
Convention
People
State
Key Arguments
Avoid Party Contests During Threat From Common Enemy
Elect One Representative From Each Congressional District
Convention Appoints Two From State At Large
Maintain Harmony To Focus On Defending Rights