Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-07-28
An Appeal to the Women Of North Carolina.

Southern Matron," has nobly proposed that the wo
men Of the United States shall purchase Mount Yer
non, and forever set it apart to the memory of
Washington" Through her influence. feeling of
the heart, which is surely to all her sisters,
has manifested itself in an organized form, to carry
out this most worthy obleCt. Her own State took
the lead, and was followed by Georgia. Alabama and
Louisiana. In each of these States, Associations
have been formed 10 collect the means which will he
required to effect the purchase and make all suitable
arrangements in regard to il. Their efforts give bright
promise OF success, if such cause needs anything
but its own merit to 1t is appeal
TO the great American heart it touches its tenderes
chords making them vibrate to the lofty key note OF
Liberty By 1t woman's gratitude and woman's pa
rlosm are made to glow, and she is carried back to
the past, and realizes in her own soul the high
thoughts and noble aims of her revolutionary moth
ers. They were animated by love of liberty to be
won now, in its enjoyment, should or hearts swell
and overflow with gratitude TO it's great defender and
make us hasten to consecrate the spot where all
that was mortal of the " immortal Washington."-
There is another incentive addressing itself 10 less
worthy but powerful emotions of the human heart.
There is danger that the Home of Washington may
become the possession of money loving specu ators
may be converted into place of greedy strife for
gain Whose heart could be Indifferent 10 the con-
slant reproval of the busy hum Whose brow
would not give ready sign of her countrys shame
Daughters of North Carolina the appeal is now
made to you To your fathers and brothers, husbands
and belong the lessons of his political WISDOM and
the emulation of bis heroic example But to preserve
and hallow his home-tO cherish all the tender re-
collections which cluster around it and endear il 10
the hearts OF his peOple-s work OF the heart and
that belongs to Woman. 1t must not be said that the
women OF North Carolina are unmoVed at the name
of Washngton-are insensible to the claims of a
grateful patriotism, while their sisters running
race of generous emulation to vndicate the proud
name OF their common country in their veneraton for
the tomb OF its "Great Father" Have they no rev.
erence for the mighty dead? Does the memory of
his glorious Deeds his great sacrifices his wonderful
achievements excite emotions in their souls, bring
no sense OF obligation to their hearts? Shall their
country's lame and past history enrich the mind
alone, and leave the heart untouched? Such things
must not be said of the daughters of the home of
MeckIenburg. ,then and lay your offerings up
on the great altar OF Republican Liberty make the
grave OF Washington the common property of all his
children make it the shrine of Liberty to be visited
by the just, and wise, and good of the land, to
fresh their patriotism, reknde their love OF constu
tiOna liberty, and strengthen their resolutions of pub
lie duty" Then shall there be fear of any attempt
to enfeeble the sacred bonds of our Union, and to
ALLEVIATE one portion of our Confederacy from anoh-
To secure general and effective action in this work,
and 10 allow all the pleasure of participating, the
following plan is proposed Some lady is to be select
| ed in each County in North Carolina, to whom the
general superintendent of the work for that county
will belong, and it is expected that by her personal
exertons she will excite interest in the subject,
and cause the name,of every person to be procured
who is willing to contribute Many might be in
duced not only to subscribe themselves, but TO make
an offering in the names of departed relatives or
friends, as grateful tribute to their memories. 1t is
desirable that the subscription lists shall contain the
full name, residence, and sum given by each subscr
Der, and that donations in the name of those who
have passed away, should be distinguished from the
others When all is done that be accomplished,
the subscription list, together with the amount re-
ceved shall be transmitted 10 the Governor of North
Carolina, to be by him held subject to the order of
the presiding lady for the State. and to be by her
ceived upon security for its faithful application to
the object for which it intended viz 10 show
veneration for Washington.
i By etiquette established in other States
New Hanover county is permitted to select the
presiding lady for the State who will have the gene
raj direction of the whole work, and will, with the
presiding lady in each County, hold such correspond
ence from time to time may be necessary. 1t is
intended that the Names residences and sums given
by each subscriber shall be enrolled in book to be
deposited among the archives Of the State. 1t is
hoped that heartfelt aid will be given to this good
cause and that all exertions to effect its object will
be made in accordance with the character of our
women, earnestly and zealously; but without any
desire for publicity or notoriety.
A NATION OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Wilmington July Odd 1854