The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1844-05-31

the cause of liberty. We claim ior tho patriots
Of Mecklenburg that they were IN advance Of
others IN resolving 10 dissolve the power of the
British Government. But we do not claim for
them a higher degree Of patriotic service and pa.
troiic sacrifices than were made by other portions
Of our beloved State. The colonies of the South
had been settled by two classes of persons, differ.
ing from each other in tastes, in habits aud 10
modes of life They ght without improperly.
be denominaied the puritan and the cavalier
The former, grave, eontempiative aud Religions
sougbt the INTERIOR found his happiness in level
lns the unbroken forests and seeking from viz
Gin soil the fruits OF labor The latter found the
seab.ard -!oyed the pleasures Of society and com
munication with the world. These were at first
the fayorites OF the royal government--had ths
press the literature and the archives OF Stste.-
Were industrious and enterprising, and tayoured
by circumstances had made acquisitions OF prop.
erty Their advantages OF property and their
consequent advantages Of education gave them
thorough acquaintance with the principles which
were involved in the disputes with the Mother
Country and early determined their dispositions
and tempets in the contest which followed. fsom
Cane iatteras TO Cape Fear. spirit was ava.
kened, which never abatec until the liberties Of
the nation were achieved Counsels Of Safety and
Committees Of Vigilance were formed in every
district whose duty Il was TO spread the iire OF
I freedom and protect the endangered interests of
the State Addresses were delivered and rcsou.
lions were adopted expressive OF ts,etr. estimate
Of tho cause Of liberty and urging oil men. al ali
sacrifices To embark in the glorious cause. Dat
Of these came the statesmen Johnston, Harnett,
and Hooper, and tie warriors Ashe, caswell AID
Moore The former took council with Quincy
aud Adams, and Hancock The latter wRA
Green with Lee, and with Washington. They
have left us evidences OF tie highest ab'iity and
fidelity in tie highest apartments Of public EN-
poymen, and legacy Of patriotic service in tho
council and in tie field, which are unsurP}ssei
in any age or country"
AT tie Dinner on the 20lh, Col. VIM J. Alex
andsr presided, assisted by Gen. VIM c, Means
Maj r. 5. Young and DR.. Cyrus Alexander. Of
Cabauus county, Jos. II. Wilson, Eco. and Col.
Thomss | Grer Of Meeklenburg coaniy, IL G.
Jones, ESQ. OF Rowan county, Col Epbrsial Bfe-
ward, of Lincoln county, Gen. NJ Waddtl, OF
Arson eont ~. aud Amos Stevens, Esq Of Union
county The following are the regular ioasis
prepared for the occasion
REGULAR TOASTS.
/ l. The Dsy n, celebrate Consscrated IN TO
annals of North Carolina, aud cmbaial,d 10 the
hearts OF our citizens.
[6 cheers, and discharge Of cannon.
Q The Consultation Of fAe 4. States.
3. The Presideaf Of the q. Sisfss.
/ 4. TIE army and Nary Of the q. Stairs.
! 5 The NectieabBrg Declaration Of iHdsptH.
dsHee The Offspring Of noble patriotism. that
Challenges a PARALLEL IN history. Tho memory
+ Of It's authors will be royofed while freedom la,
friend on Garth
Is cheers Discharge Of cannon
G. Or. Ephrsim Brerard. sufAoT II ne Med.
lenburg Declaration Though an early martyr
10 the glorious cause 10 which his soul wa, 50
much engaged has name sill DO enrolled IN tho
catalogue Of tho most Industrious benefac;op Of
tho human race. Drank IN silence
!. The Memory Of Washington.
Drank in silence.
s. The Union Of th> Siofs5 Can b. prcserv
ed only in the same spirii in which il was form
ed-a spirit Of conecs.inn. and a mutual regard
tor the rights Of the several members.
y cheer.
The Msrkteskn,R Ms@smsAaal I~sae.4fas
Fotmed IN a spirit Of loiiy patriotism. may tie
expectations Of is friends BE- fully realized
q cheers Discharge Of eanDun
Amer tho drinking Of the above toasl II G
Jones. Esq, was called on for. speech. weHi.
ted last week ,hat Mr. Jones. who is slways d
home 10 applying some aneedoio to praeiieal
purpOsr, was tie means Of raising eons,dc'atla
sum 10 aid OF tie Monument
sir Osborne was mex, called up. Who .lso mada
Eoal stirring speech, which had Tie effect Of o.
Pcning the hearts and ,Ie pulses VI many 81 tio'5
present and another contribution was 'nade NJ
Osborne concluded By Offering the following san
tIucnt
MAJ. Thomas ditIgrier. me oHl1 spTr'r.g
Solder Of fhs Recitation present 81 fAisoeeaaef
May the evening OF has life lc a. calm sud Oft
eIoudcd a. It's dawn was bold, patriotic and aseia'
To witch tie gallant old soldier replied " d.
quesling tic rresideu, to read ia las name tie io
lowing sentiment;
The Natgof Tie United Stats. WlHlo nentI
by the patriotic bravery Of Ferry, Decatur. snl
MeDoHongh, Il may truly be called The nEht
arm OF our national defence,
10, The Memory Of CcH Wa Dariasoa. vto
fell CALAMITY fighting 10 defence Of his county
Drank IN silence
II. IRe Memory II fhe signers n fae Mo-
ienburg Dreidradon 81 IadspsHdsnee
Drank 10 silence.
10 North Carolina I.sycd aud ehciisted ty
her sons and daughters she capual be- trus 70
herself, without erecting Suitable Monumenlto
commemorate the gallant deeds Of her revolt
HupnafF sons,
ISoag, tho "Old North state /" by The Ladies,
greeted with 6 cheers and tho thundars Of cannon
10, The Fan Ser A. pure and beautiful IS
tho native gold Of old Mseklenbgtg
lRaPturous applause, and discharge Of cannon
VOLUNTEER TOASTS
BY the Rev F W Freeman The S,gaeff
Of the HeeklsRburg Declaration Of fndeprndeat'
We rejoice that thoy were not only enlightonsd
patriots, but enlightened christians, and that By
their signatures to their Declaration of IndePen'
dencc, they likewise subscribed TO the precious
truth, and scaled il with their blood, tina, bnitft
VII and reg Gus liberty are consistent with The
Christian religion.
BY Gen. W. c Means, v p. The eiHEsaso'
heehlenburg and Cabarrus Once citizens Of the
same Connty-they are yet united Ia Interest
may they ever be united Ia feeling.
by Gen. j. VI Waddl Of Anson Woo Pfc7i-
don't; The Meckienburg Defamation Of Iadfpsa.
deHce An act Of patliols feeling oppression. ana
determined 10 bo free. May eternal honor folio"
them
BY b. Morrow. Marshal The anncrataa q