The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-18
Communication.
AN APPEAL
To the Liberal Citizens Of Charlotte and Of
Mecklenburg County.

| As the time draws nigh for the Emigrants
to Kansas to leave, and so far no contribu-
tons have been made, it seems from the
! spirit thus shown to the Emigrant Aid Or
ganization that Old Mecklenburg cannot be
! aroused to a sense of her duty; but we
know full well that there are some patriotic
| and liberal citizens who have not only said
that they would contribute, but who will do
SO, if in their opinion the proper means have
been taken. 1t seems that confidence is
wanted in the men who have shown their
willingness to emigrate; and such being the
case, Seuen of US have united ourselves to
emigrate, with or without your aid. We
sincerely hope that you will never let it be
said that Emigrants from the county of the
| Old North State, wherethe first declaration
of independence was made, emigrate with
out aid from its wealthy and liberal citizens
i We do not intend to address you an appeal
beaming with patriotic fire ; if SO, an ADLER
pen should have been used. Our only OBJ
iect is to procure from you some of the aid
we need South Carolina has sent and is
sending her sons, and giving her thousands
of dollars and not only is she contribut-
ing men and means, but every Southern
| State is forwarding bona fide emigrants to
the Territory of Kansas; and cannot you
do the same! You can, if you choose; and
we hope ere the time expires for the recep-
ton of contributions, you will at least fur
nish us with sufficient funds to pay our way
| IL no ST
hope to receive this small amount-but can
we confidently expect it! Will not thMla
dies of Charlotte and Mecklenburg, as some
have done in South Carolina, take up our
cause! If they would, then we should have
no fear but that the purse of almost every
man in our county would be drawn forth,
and every one striving to Overreach his
neighbor. Then, Ladies, will you not aid
US! The ladies of South Carolina have Ii
berally contributed to the Emigrants of that
State; and they have not only contributed
largely, but have plead the cause with ia
Their, brother, and even with the lover; and
their efforts have been crowned with sue
cess. Why cannot you do the same!
word from the lips of the fair daughters of
Old Mecklenburg would loosen the purse
strings of the Father and open the port
monte of the lover. But, enough we only
desire to commend ourselves to your notice.
We wish our friends to understand that
we 90 as peaceful and bona fde settlers, to
| cast our votes and protect the interests of
the South. We are men of Southern hearts
and Southern principles; and we will will
ingly risk our lives, and our all, in defence
of our own South and her rights.
Slave holders and land proprietors, it is
you who will be beneftted-not us. We
risk our lives, and you only the paltry con-
sideratiOn of q few dollars If Kansas be
| admitted as free State into the Union, you
will ultimately have thousands wrenched
from you by the tyrannical hand of North
ern abolitionism and fanaticism. Already
has the abolition incendiary been at work
even the hand of the midnight assassin has
unsheathed his knife, and stands ready to
plunge it into the bosom of some of Mis-
souri's noble sons. And, North Carolinians,
will you listen to the voice of your brother
Missourians, as they call upon you for aid,
and not hearken to their appeal!
1t is our intention to unite ourselves with
Capt. E. B. Bell, of Edgefeld, S. c.; and
the contributions that we may receive will
be used in equipping ourselves for the jour-
ney.
In conclusion, friends, we hope that you
will give us little aid, and that those who
! oil IN
favor, will put their names to the contribu-
ton list as soon as possible. We will now
leave the matter with you. We have done
all that lay in our power. and the rest re-
mains with you. Let not the honor of Old
Mecklenburg be furnished by the withhold
ing of few paltry dollars from an object on
all hands ackno wledged to be of vital inte-
rest 10 the South.
THE EMIGRANTS.
P, S. The Contribution List can be found
at MesSrs. H. NJ. Pritchard's and John
HaTrison's Stores; also at the Mansion
House, at Kerr's Hotel, at the office of r.
P. Warning, Esq, and in the hands of John
Phelan, Esq, until the twenty-ffth of this
month. After that date, Messrs. Pritchard, |
Harrison, and Warning will retain all money
received, until arrangements can be made
with Capt. E. P. Bell, of Edgefeld. Our
citizens can thus see that there is no chance
of their being deceived. The names of the
emigrants can be learned by enquiry of
either of the gentlemen with lists. Young
men of responsibility, wishing to emigrate,
can do so by addressing Emigrants, at the
Drug Store of DR.. II. NJ. Pritchard; and
persons wishing to contribute anonymously
can do so by addressing any of the gentle
men who have charge of the contribution
lists. The EMIGRANTs.
Charlotte March 18. 1856.