The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1837-07-07

OF son towards an affeetionate parent and there
are circumstances too. connected with the early
history OF North Carolina, which are heart cheer
ing TO her sons, and which causes them Ia be proud
OF her character. The very day We have met to
celebrate, the days OF &c, the DAYS that tried
mems souls" what portion OF our country threw
INTO That dubious contest more overwhelmingly
lhelr tribute Of treasure and of chigary, than
North Carolina Look at tho pages of our Rev.
pulmonary history, go 10 the hard fought battle
helds Of that eventful war, 90 10 Eutaw, to Cam
den, 10 Guildiord. and ash the hallowed earth if
no North Carolina blood was spilled there and
not only are these circumstances Of proud reni-
niscence TO US, but there is fact connected with
the very spot in which we are now, still more go-
fious To North Carolina than all the recolections
o. her valor CT her chivalrg. II was on this spot
on the 10th Of May. IT'S, that the citizens Of
Mecklenburg declared In Convention that all po-
litcal bands OF union between this colony and
Grca, Britain ought 10 be dissolved" and the pa.
t.iots OF that day "solemnly pledged their lives aud
fortunes and their most sacred honor " 10 defend
the Independence Of the country. Nobly did they
redeem their pledge Such acts as these shine ia
bold relief on the pages of history. they are hand
cd down to the sdmiring eyes Of freemen, and will
remain forever a standing monument of the firm
This one act, more than one year IN advance of
The Declaration Of Independence by ia. Congress
OF the United States. has done more to give char
acier and elevation 10 our State among her sister
States than any circumstance on the pagc Of her
history. When locking on ;bis spirits,irring
event, who IS not I'd to be a No. ,h Carolihian2
Breathes their uan with soul 80 dead
Who never TO himself hath saic
Tbs Is my own, my maize land
and that spirit is not extinct among you. The
immediate actors Of that day may have descended
to their tomb, bu, the Of the Folks, the Alex
ander's, the Harriss, and others is still alive, and
II ever liberty needs defenders, their warm hearts
and strong arms are yea ready for her cause
Col W. said he felt graufed that 1t was among
such patriotic citizens bis 10, had been cast--lhat
here, TOT veal or voc, was his destined home, and
he ie, honorcd tina, such vas the case. To their
kindness and hospitality be was already debtor,
and lie offered tor a toast
The CouHfy Of Meeklesburg-Rieh in the gol.
den OF her hls but richer tar IA the purity OF
her daughters and 10 the patriotism Of her sons.
We understand that the remarks and toast OF
Col. w had The effect 10 cool down the angry feel.
my caused BY the sentiment above.
Iy w. f. Alexander. Tie 20h Nag, IT'S
May II be forever remembered by the citizens OF
Mccklenburg Ia honor TO those patriots w5o first
had the boidness to declare themselves free and
independent people.
BY James McComb. The Patriots OF The Rec.
0!aii,H--the rich legacy which they obtained and
hequea,hed 10 Us their offspring, Inay be emu
ous to prcserye ii and hand II down to the latest
generation.
BY II. y. Williams. Henry Emmnson one Of
the Revolutionary Patriots that stood frm 10 the
days That tfled mems souls, may he never be Tor.
gotten b, tie friends Of Liberty.
BY ] ; Alexander. May We the descendants
OF that patFiu.sc band who, on the 2Uih May, l71j
declared they ~oud 40 longer be slaves but Free
men, ever cherish the principles which on that
day prompted them 10 resist oppression and pledge
their lives and fortunes ioF iis sceompll shmeut.
by {. /. Alexander oar Country
"B-ca,hes there nlan v SOU 50 dead,
Who never to himself hath said,
THIS j. MY own, nv native land"
~ z. T.. Sauaief. TIE Far Of the Soaih-So
lnsty celebrated 3, virtus-inay that measurable
quality ever shine forth irem amongst them with
native diligence
They are as good as they are far,
There's none on earth above them,
Pore 10 thought as angels are
o see them Is 10 I1sC them.
BY Dr. Tho. Harris The County Of Mecklen- |
rg--dis,inguisbed alike for her patriotism and
virtue IN former ,Imes-shc Is proud TO acknowl. !
edge tia, she stands pre-em,nenlly so on in these
her latter days
Rv Il K. Taylor. TIE reHeYablc Old Bachelors
Their li;e the happicst Fl ali. No wife To con-
troll them, no children to ba~l.
BY Jno VI. Wilson. 1t Is we'll known tina,
Bachelor does not know how 10 appreciate the
OF the fair sex.
By II. u Williams Ckarloiis-the birth place
IF American Libery-May Liberty and Freedom
aya avs b. our motto.
BY b. 7. Boyd. May the Gold Mines in North
Ca'oliua furnish gold sufficient to keep the Miut
Ia Charlotte IN constant operation.
BY D. + VI. Ross Ny CouRhy-as it ,cas, as
il -, aud as i, should be.
By J. A. Johnson. Old Rip--Nay she con.
iinuc 10 slumber til the pressure s over.
BIS Reuben Perry. Health and Prosperity to
the citizens of Mecklerburg county, n {. wish
lag you NAV receive great benefit from the looa.
ton Of the Branch Mint OF the L. States, in your
county Town, Charlotte.
By Wm. Boyd Old Nccklenburg is noted for
her sons, and surpassed only BY her daughters
By 5. A. Harris. Venerable Bachelors stick
firm to your utcgrity suffer not yourselves 10 be
napliyated by the loving, intriguing pretty little
bIack.cved rosy chcek'd misses IN their teens.
By a. ], Perry. Tais Day.--Whch American |
PATRIOTS distinguish BY solemn fites--may il be /
syyty where as it ought 10 be here, comtnemorat-
ID by social feelings, free from the prejudice of
,arty principles.
By Dr.. WIN, Jennings The sarriring Heroes +
y the Rspoiution-They have lived to see the I
ruits OF their toll and blood giving lite and liberty
0 millions OF fteemen.
BY Jas. McComb. July ih l776-Ths day |
which we celebrate, may 1t long be remembered |
md handed dawn TO the latest poSterity.
BY I. + Lyon. To ere,y Ams,ican--May we
,e wise and learn 10 annrcciaIe the dlsllnpuished