The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-15
Kings Mountain Celebration.

We learn from the Yorkvie Enquirer that II
meeting OF the citizens OF York District was held
OH the 4th inst, take into cons liberation the cell
ebraron of the next anniversary of the battle of
Kings Mountain. Hon. |. ID. Witherspoon was
called 10 the chair, and S. w. Melton appointed
secretary. We su Join the action of the meeting,
embrace in the resolutions unanimously adopted.
We have no doubt it will be a celebration worthy
OF the occasion:
RcSOfUed That it is expedite Mt and proper to
celebrate the anniversary of the battle OF King s
Mountain, on Thursday, the fourth day OF October
next.
RcSolced, That each district in this State be
earnestly solicited to cooperate with in effect
ing this end, and that they be requested to appoint
committees, whose duty it shall be TO receive and
forward whatever contributions may be placed in
their hands; and that the districts of Chester,
Union, Spartanburg and Lancaster, in this State,
and the adjoining counties in North Carolina, be
requested TO appoint committees TO act il concert
with the Committee Of Arrangements 10 be consti-
ted by this meeting.
ReSOlUed. That our fellow. citiZens OF the States
Of Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina and Ken.
lucky, and especially the descendants OF those who
took part in the battle, and cordially United TO be
present; and that committee on the part of the
State consisting of fifteen, be appointed to solicit
the cooperation OF the people OF these States in
The proposed celebration.
ReS0kced. That the President of the United
States and his Cabinet, Lieut.. Gen. Scott, and the
Governors of Virginia, North Carolina, Tennes.
and Kentucky, be especially invited to attend
ReSotUcd, That the Hon. John S. Preston, OF
this State, and Hon. George E. Bldger, of North
Carolina, be appointed orators OF the dav.
RcS0iced, That his Exceency Gov. Adams be
requested to act as Marshal OF the day, and Adj.
Gen. Dunovant, Assistant Marshal and that
Rev DR.. Thornwer be invited to officiate as Cler.
gyman on The occasion.
ReS0lUed, That committe of Arrangements be
appointed, consisting of sixty members, ten of
whom shall constitute quorum; that a Committee
on Finance, consisting Of eight, shall be charged
with The duty of collecting funds to defsav the ex-
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pointed. whose duty it shall be to ac in concert
with and under the direction of the Marshal of The
day, in making the proper military assistance in
reference thereto; that committee on toasts be
appointed, consisting of five and that a committee
of invitation and correspondence be directed TO in
v'te distinguished gentle men from all parts of The
Union. and 10 conduct all correspondence pertinent
TO the celebration; said committee 10 consist of
three.
RcsOitea That special committee be appoint
ed 10 inform his ExceIlcncy Governor Adams of
his appointment Marshal Of the day and 10 So
Ilc in behalf of The celebration The aid OF his Off
cial and personal influence.
ReSOiUed, That the Committee Of Invitation and
Correspondence inform The Orators elect of their
appointment and confer with them in relation there
to; and IN Case either should be prevented from
accepting. that they have power to appoint sub
slitute.