Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-15
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL,
MOtlnt VernOns

when any matter has obtained such hold upon
tbe public mind and the public feelings that altho
attention may be temporarily diverted from IT, 1t
still certain to come back again and dwell with added
force and intensity at each RETURN We may fairly con-
cude that sooner or later that matter will be accom-
plshed. Such is undoubtedly the with reference
TO the purchase of the home and last resting place Of
Washington. To effect that object the gentle but
1esistless influence of woman IS lent the voice
of the eloquent orator is raised, and the proceeds OF
his lectures are devoted 'The Southern matron
and the Northern matron-the orator, the statesman
and the patriot of the North and Of the South, can
here find common cause and common ground up
on which to cooperate. About the fame and Inc
memory Of Washington there can be no partylsm anu
no seetionalism. The favorite son OF Virginia. ne
IS reyerenced as the father Of his country, IN us
broadest sense. An American hero, he was yet the
hero of humanity, and the benetactor OF manklnd.-
{. TIL. boon of providence to the human race, no
nation can claim him, no country can appropriate
him." said Charles Phillips, an eloquent son OF an
other land and it is certain that nation can aP'
propriate 10 itself alone, the benefits to be derived
from his sublime example, or claim an exclusive right
to admire and reverence the greatness and purity OF
his character We know that the intelligent travel
Ter from Europe shares with the citizens OF the Ke'
public the regret that the home and tomb OF WASH
ington is not public propery-a shrine at "nch
patriotism would be free to worship without tear OF
its ever passing into the hands of SPECTATORS In
deed we have on more than one occasion, heard this
feeling expressed by those who had other connec-
ton with the country the history of Washington
Than that enthusiasm naturally awakened in the breast
10 oFG fool emotions
If this sentiment is felt and expressed by the mere
traveller the resident of another land, and the sub
ect of another government how much more should it
animate the conduct and stimulate the action OF those
who enjoy the blessings which Washington was so
instrumental in securing. That such is Its efect' is
evidenced by the growing interest in this effort and
the growing determination to accomplish It, And 1t
will be accomplished. The women OF America have
taken ii in hand. THEN call must be responded to.
Why should not North Carolina do her share .
There is no reason in the world that she should not
but on the contrary, there is every reason that she
should. She yields to no State in the Union IN her
devotion 10 the principles of the Illustrous chief Her
hand is not close her heart narrow When the pur
chase money shall have been raised, and the purchase
made-when that sacred ground shall have become
the inheritance of the children of all the States, shall
the sons and daughters of North Carolina feel them
Sc Ives nuders there, upon oil purchased by others
without North Carolina bearing her fair share =
Surely not
We do not exactly understand the organization
adopted. We presume that there are Ladies' Mount
Vernon Societies established intended TO be estab
Iishcd in tho several counties throughout the State.
We think that if there not there ought to be and
we respectfully urge upon or readers in the various
counties to to it, At any rate there is one in this
County-onc in the Town Of Wilmington. One dol
lar constitutes any lady member, we believe, and
surely that is not UCry much.
We noticed, some time since, correspondence be-
tween r. II. Cowan, Esq, on behalf OF the ladies OF
the Society, and George Davis and James Banks,
Esor's who have kindly consented to deliver lectures
here, the proceeds to be devoted to the Mount Yer
non Fund. The first lecture, that by Mr.. Davis, is
to be delivered on Thursday evening next-subject,
The Last Days of Royalty in North Carolna."-
Apart from the interest of the lecture-'Ehich was
greeted with large and enthusiastic audience in Pc
tersburg-the cause appeals strongly, and will, no
doubt, secure full attendance That the lecture
will amply repay every member of the audience,.we
need hardly promise TO community in which the
orator is so well known. Every attendant will at
one ana the same une ENJOY an ntNIectual pleasure
and perform patriotic duty.
& Strangely enough we have since announce
ment of the promised lecture-Where it is 10 be de-
lvered, or anything else, except that we know it is
TO be delivered. Notice will, suppose, be given
in time, will also be given of the lecture the
Romance of Scottish History" by Mr.. Banks
which was set for the 10TH We hope also to have
the pleasure of hearing G. J. McRee, ESQ., at some
early day.-Daily Journal Of the 11h inst.
o. We learn that the following appointments were
made by the Board of Commissioners of Navigation
at its meeting held last evening:
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