The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1851-04-23
sketches Of North. T. carolina.
BEarIrs FoRp, Lincoln Co., N. c. !
October IS, 1859. (

BEaTIrs FoRD, Lincoln Co, N. c.
October IS, 1850.
A WORK will be published by the undersigned
~ this Spring, entitled as above, giving an sc-
cura,e account Of each county IN State, in phd
betics order the derivation Of its name date of for
nation, it's Colonial and Revolutionary History, a
Biography Of it, distinguished citizens, al accurate
list OF its representation in each branch OF the Gen.
eral Assembly, lis Towns, Rivers, Population, Re.
sources Products and Topography.
The undersigned has for many years been collect
ing and condensing the material for this work. The
archives OF our own State have been carefully exam.
ineG, and copious extracts made from its records
lie has procured from the office Of the Board Of Trade
and Plantations in London many valuab Die documents
Rare and valuable works have been purchased from
abroad, touching the early history oil State, and
each county, which have never seen the light lie
has been kindly aided by gentlemen in different
tons by copies OF original documents, and faithful
traditional statements, highly important and inter
esiing.
He does not aspire to the position of the Historian.
bu, hopes from records and statistical facts 10 sord
materials 10 other and ADLER hands for this pleasing
and less labortous duty. This work. it is hoped, will
be useful book OF reference 10 the statesman and
scholar, and man Of business or leisure. Occasion.
al extracts have been published in the Standard and
other papers Of this State over the signature Of
"Tactus."
The History Of North Carolina is yet TO be writ.
ten. The remark which one of the sblest Historians
OF the age, bancroft } has been compelled TO make,
that so carelessy has the history Of North Carroll.
na been written that the name, merits and end of
the first Governor is not known" is reflection up.
on US. An examination OF the early history OF the
counties Of North Carolina shows record OF the
purest patriotism and indomitabie courage. This
record is now covered 6y the dust of age, and un.
known by neglect. II is a debt which the present
generation owes TO the past as well the future 10
preserve these memorials for 1t often occurs in the
history OF our race that facts known TO one genera.
ton conuoverIed by the newt. and at succeed.
ing period considered doubtful egents un.
worthy 0: historical faith. Our Mecklenburg De.
elsratlon of Independence, in May, l775 had al
most been an illustration OF this truth
These are deeds which should not pass away,
And names that must moi wher though the earth
FORCES her empires with Just decay,
The ensayers and the ensayed, their dc ah and birth
This work will be illustrated with Map of th,
State from latest surveys, and including the new
bounties 10 this date and sketches IN Engravines
some OF her beautiful scenery. II will contain sbou
500 pages. and be furnished at one dollar copy
Subscriptions will be received and the book furnish
cd al different points of the State.
JNO, II, WHEELER.
p. S. Editors of the different Presses in the Stat
are requested TO copy the above The Press will re
ceive IN this work sketch worthy of lis influence
and Importance. Those Editors who publish tn
above four successive times, and send copy of tn
puper containing the same will be entitled TO receiv
copy Of the work 4 return for such notice.
4w j H. w.