The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-07-16
FOURTH OF JULY.

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FOURTH OF JULY.
The Anniversary of our National indie
pendence was celebrated in this County
about three miles n. T.. of Charlotte, at
Mr.. Elias Alexandei's rock spring. At
IL O'Clock, a procession was formed and
marched TO a beautiful grove; where the
Declaration of Independence was read in
a very impressive manner by Col. NJ. w.
Alexander--after which an excellent Ora.
lion was delivered by Joseph ii. Wilson,
Esq.
The Barbecue prepared was Of the most
sunp,uous kind, the table was spread for
a large company, and all filled. James
Wilson, Esq, presided, assisted by Col.
VI. w. Alexander and james II. Blake,
Esq, as Vice Presidents. When the reg
uar ,oasis were disposed Of, many volun-
teer toasls were delivered.
REGULAR TOASTS.
LIST. The day We celebrate.
I'd. Mecklenbutg Countryside first TO declare
Independence the last to surrender IT,
81. The Memory of the Sgners OF the Meek
lenburg Declaration Of Independence.
An. The Memory of Washington.
9Th The Memory of Genls. Davidson, and
DE kalb, who fell in their eountry's csuse.
9Th. To the remaining few Of the Revolution
AIRY Soldiers.
eth. The Constitution the United States and
Of The States may they always remain inys0!ate.
6th. The President OF the United States.
9Th. The Governor Of North Carolina.
l0,h. The American Congress.
lth. Our Army aud Navy.
l2h. In time Of peace the Farmer with bis
plough share, in time OF war the Soldier VITA has
sword
3,h. The Fair scx-Ah Hi! Ho! Honey I!
II is strange you do not unite in Ma,rimony
VOLUNTEER TOASTs.
BY j. II. Wilson, Esq Tie Ladies They
were always ready to cheer Us with their SMILES,
whether they are undor circumstances Of adyer-
SHY or prosperity.
BY Jas II Blake. The memory Of MAJ. Gen
eral George Graham, an active defender OF his
cOgAfrys rights in the Revolutionary War, and
one Of the gallant tlBslre who dared TO attack
and actually drove 400 British troops at Mlniyo's
branch seven miles North OF Charlotte, on the
81 Of October, 1850.
BY Dr. p. c. Caldwell. Tho memory Of DR..
Bresard, the author OF the Mecklenburg Declara.
ton of Independence.
By Capt Isaac Campbell. The six Alexan.
dcrs who signed the Hccklouburg Declaration
Of Independence. LIT the motto Of their descen.
ddns 10 wherever thoy are--we arc from Meek.
lenburg, the Hornets Nest Of Old Rip Van WIN.
HE, and therefore conduct themselves as worthy
sons Of such noble sifes--and this will DO then
welcome passport throughout the Union.
By G. +. Alexander. The Farmers and No.
chancs, the bono and sinew Of our country may
they always BE- encouraged
Nv John Campbeil, ser. Woman's influence
is excellent, when exerted Alright, II is certain.
Is no hAttery to say that their sex % tie fal:es'
and nobcst Of creation.
By James Wilson. Abraham Alexander, the
Chairman Of the Mecklenburg Declaration OF In.
dependence his memory not DO forgotten
while we this d4y drink the cooling water out oI
his spring may we drink IN the same spirit thai
I he manifested.
By CAPT. c. 4 Allen. To our guests in gen
cral-may peace and harmony prevail. Tar and
feathers 10 The man that would dare breed discor4
amongst as.
/ BY John II Wheeler. The Patriots of 20
Their principles were assaycd in the crncible Of
the Revolution, their heroic doods onstanpcd The
ensign &c our national liberty.
| By J. Sample DAVIS The Fair Sex who hon
or us with their pro5eu . Oh this occasion-iol
Virtue, Beauty or Patriotism, cannot be e1celied
by any other nation.
By L. Terris Tho Sta--spangled Banner
O long may ii wave,
Der the land Of the free aud the home OF the brave
BY A. n. Gray May we never want friend
nor bottle TO give him.
DIV W. Alexander Here's wishing the time
may como v hen the poor may be on a level with
the rich as it respects Educatlon- for general
| Education is the salvation of any nation,
By Isaac Campbell. To the memory of the
Sirne.s of the Maclslenburg Declaration of In,
denopdonre And therefore | ask the question
Where arc We, aud what has brought US hore, on
| this consecrated ground of one OF the tonscnp'
! Fathers | answer for the love OF Liberty aud
of country.
The following ,oasts were handed in without
any names:
The County Of Mecklouburg, Rich in hcr ag
ricultural and mineral resources May she al
WAYS celebrate the 4th of July as our na.iona
birth day.
The day we celebrate 1t ought TO be done
with gratitude to God, and with dread TO our oP-
prcssors.
To the Master Builders and all those whom
they employ--may they ever receive good wages
for shetering the young, the rich and the old.
Mecklenburg. The first TO declare her lnde
rcndencc aud should DO tho last to sacrifice hel
liberty.
Ian Buren, and Gen. Harrison. The
Petersburg ln,elligencer, in reviewing the
public services of the two candidates Tor the
Presidency, says:
1--WE have been led into these reflections by q
remark made by Gen. Waddy Thompson. in hi'
Speech at Hanover on Saturday. After drawing
a comparison between the lives and services O
Harrison and Van Burcn, Gen. I. said" have
il from the best authority that, on the night o
the battle OF Tippecanoe, when General Harrison
was standing ankle deep in blood, and when his
c,np was Illuminated by one continued fash o