The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-24
CHARLOTTE:
FRIDAY MORNING, MAR. "a, 1854.


o. The Wilmington Herald after discoursing
upon our proposed celebration of the 2Oth Of
May asks the following questions in regard to the
Association that formed TO build Monument
in commemoration of the signers Of the MeckIen-
burg Declaration of independence:
We dislike to confess ignorance, but can any
body tell us what became Of the Mecklenburg
Monumental Association, which was originated al
Charlotte in 1912, and whose principal object
was the erection of a suitable monument in that
town, commemorative OF the Declaration Is II
still IN existence? Was the monument built %
The Association was formed, and from various
causes but particularly for the want OF sufficient
lunds, the Monument not built. Al this mo-
ment We have not the information at hand 10 en-.
able us TO state accurately the amount raised, but
think it did not exceed 81 900, which we believe
is still in the hands of Trustee. The Associ-
alton can scarcely be said TO be in existence. 1t
has not held meeting or taken any steps either
toward securing the funds aPProPriating the
amount on hands. The money was, we have
been informed placed In the possession of JOSEPH
ii. WILSON, Esq, who we presume is ready at
any time 10 pay over or invest 1t as The proper
authorities may direct. 1t is a matter in which
the citizens OF the whole Stale should feel inter-
esed and contribute towards its completion. II
the press throughout the State would agiae the
subrcG, we have great hopes that the effort TO
Luild it would be successful. We have to
look solely TO individual subscriptions. A memo
rial was presented to the Legislature asking the
assistance Of the State, but it was refused. We
fully agree with the Herald, that the PEOPLE Of
tho State should emulate the spirit of Massachu
sets, and cause to be erected on the theatre OF
this gallant transaction, Monument worthy Of the
event and OF the foundprs'
If we intend TO celebrate the day in manner
worthy of the deed it gave birth to, it is high time
that The Committee Of Arrangements we're making
preparations. BY the completion OF our Railroad
and other improvements the place is much more
accessible ;han formerly and we may reasonably
expect large crowd. The County and Town
can conveniently afford COLLATION., and to enter
tain guests in becoming manner-and then
a fine opportunity will be offered TO revive the
Monumental Association, and large contributions
may be collected. The celebration must come
off, tho STATE and her expatrated sons expect it
and look forward with feelings of joy end pride
the union, and the renewal of the associations
the day naturally suggests. VIVA, is to prevent
ITS going off in fine style? If the Committee will
do its duty it cannot fail. Our people are liberal
and are willing to contribute freely to the object.
Then let them act at once. II any other State
could claim the ashes of The immortal authors,
already would Monument have reared its col.
umn towering to the skies, with their hallowed
names inscribed on its enduring pillar. and her
sons from its remote.t corner come to gaze on It's
beautiful proportions, and return to their homes
with their patriotism freshly enkindIed and ofter
appreciation of the spirit that actuated the heroes
of that 90 time which tried mems souls"
We take this occasion to tell our friend Of the
Chester Standard, and through him The gaIlan:
PaImetto's, that will be glad to see them ell
on that day ever glorious in our annals. The
Resolution was not designed to exclude any. II
was only intended as a particular limitation to
North CaroliDians and their descendants. That
was the construction given to the Resolution by
the meeting.