The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-23
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localities. and of learning the names of their re-
sPective proprletors. The edifces of Capt. Lucas.
who is The Cashier Of the Cha rloue Bank, and
withal gentleman oil the first order; of Mr..
Williamson, who was until recently the Editor OF
Ihe North Carolina Wing, and Of Mr.. Warlng
who is the conductor Of your valuable journal. de-
serve especial notice and high tribute oil com.
mendatioD and praise. I. is to be hoped that Mr..
Williamson in prosecuting the duties OF The legal
profession will obtain the success which must
eventually crown perseverance and merit. end
that Mr.. Waring will continue 10 enliven the COL
umns of tho Western Democrat. --
Nearer 10 the Central Rail Road are the com.
BILE, convenient. and fne-nppearing residences
of Messrs. Myers Brown, aud Tlddy. Were the
intervening space to the Road occupied by similar
buildings, with ample and benuifed enclosures,
they would materially contribute to the elegance
and enchanne Of the view. Even progressive
young America will not always excite old Fogies,
and the greater efforts she makes I'd reclaim them
from oblivion only determine them to advance in
the opposite direction.
We discovered novel and unique structure,
apparently commodous and we'll adapted for .
family, erected by Mr.. Elms, and also the admi-
rabIe and handsome mansion OF DR.. Orr.
We noticed the we'll furnished Clothing estab-
Iishment of Messrs. FuIIings & Co., Blair & Orr,
and also the Boot and Shoe Store Of Mr.. Boone.
In their line of business they are fully prepared
10 please and suit the most fastdious.
TO no class of business men are towns and CT.
ties more indebted for commercial prosperity and
an attractive exterior than diligent and ingenious
artisans. Forming an opinion solely from archi.
tectural drafts and The manner OF their execution,
and from the capa rison OF steeds and parapherna-
liza of the variety of conveyances, only few OF
which are shipped from the Northern cities, we
have reasons to conclude that your citizens are
favored with intelligent and useful Mechanics and
TrGdesmen.
No locality is more free from political exclu-
! slveness and religious sectarianism The descend
ants OF the signers OF the Mecklenburg Declare
ton and inhabitants of the Hornets Nest Of the
Revolution distinguished for just appreciation
OF their liberties. England has never understood
the Magma Chursa Of Republican freedom. Cal
win did not understand it. Cromwell, though he
did more for it than any other man, did not. John
Knox did not. 1t was reserved for the founders
of our government, the trainers of our Cons,itu.
ton and such spirits Brevards, Grahams and
Alexanders, wake up from the great heart of the
nation responding echo to the appeal of the clio.
quen, and holy Apostle that we should obey God
rather than man. In the language Of Bancroft
(who is now probably 10 our State) 1T was moi
priescrafi in any form that came to these shures
nothing came but free people," Though they
found it no easy task to slough off the gangreue
which preyed upon the body polite, yet they come
hither with the spirit which emboIdened Luther te
to give up the New Testament, No. not a single
leaf" They were inspired with unearthly in
fuence when they declared that the right to tau
one pound implied The prerogative TO tax thous
and, and that they would not pay one dime with
out the privilege of representation. Patriot spir
its, so eminent and devoted, deserve the eterna
gratitude OF posterity, and the most splendid mon
ument that genius can devise should be erected te
perpetuate the memory OF their illustrious deeds.
| Notwithstanding the prevailing spirit Of free
dom Of thought and opinion, your citizens are
lovers of good order and law abiding. Their un
qualified and uniform submission TO muncipa
laws and the ordinances Of the Mayor and Alder
men 10 abundant evidence OF the fact. The pro-
fame, Incorporate, or disturbers of The peace may
find repose. ere they aware Of danger, in The
calaboose or prison.
The landlords whilst they are exceedingly po
lite and accommodating to guests, will not permit
violations Of etiquette and wholesome rules of So
ciety to pass with impunity.
Ii is often difficult for individuals TO discover anc
prdctlse the golden medium between improper ant
useless prodgaIty and despicabe meanness ane
penuriousness Of spirit. Having had some oppor
tunies for Judging, we affirm that no objec
Of charity or benevolent cause can be presence
to your citizens without receiving substantial aid
The religious denominations are unusually liberia
in contributing to the support Of their Ministry
and also to the general diffusion of the gospel
| Your city is accessible any other of III,
State. The terminus Of Rail Roads from tn,
South and East and Plank Roads from the Yves
and North East, she is destined TO fill prominen
and interesting page of history. When the vii
ming:on g. Charlotte Road, and other contemplate
improvements. shall be completed, the unboundet
resources OF the North State which are now com
mencing to attract attention, will be speedily de