The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1857-07-09
TIE PURCHASE OF MOUNT VERNON

We are glad to see that the attention of the
press and the public is being drawn to the recent
and vigorous effort TO secure the purchase Of
Mount Vernon. The Montgomery Advertiser.
IN long article upon the subject, furnishes the
following paragraphs:
Mobile is resolved to devote ono day 10 the
cause.-The anniversary of American Indepen-
dence. The committee Of arrangements in that
city for celebrating the ensuing 4th of July has
decided to furnish u most opportune occasion for
presenting the objects of the Mount Vernon AS
soc'ation: In another column of our paper we
the invitation to deliver an address in behalf of
the Association in Mobile on that day. Such is
his devotion to the cause, that he does not al.
low himself time to pause and consider how
much an acceptance to the call will interfere
with his professional and other enpacements-
Weagree with the Mobile Advertiser, that "Nfr.
fancey's presence among us on such an object
will give to the exercises contemplated OH the
4th Proxiino and eclat they would not otherwise
ATTAIN" The prompt, earnest and persistent ad-
voeate OF every good cause, he has presented the
claims of this noble movement with his chnrac.
lefsstic ZEAL energy and eloquence from its first
inception in this State by himself We bespeak
Tor him, IN Mobile, an assemblage commensurate
with the Importance of the enterprise, and
anticipate the happiesi results-yea, complete
succcess-from his efforts on that occasion.
- In other cities aud towns of Alabama the
Doll Is IN motion. Many noble and gifted souls
are responding to the appeal of a "Southern Ma
tron" in different portions of the State, resolved
that Alabama shall contribute her quota for the
purchase of Mount Vernon. Especially is the
legal profession engaging in the work most hear
tiiy. The ladies' are sttesting their pratituds
and regard for the Father of their Country bv
sieir accustomed zoal and devotion. TO wo,uan.
on such ission, no heart, no purse could be
closed. She, then has BIT to uiH IL, and on his
birthday in 1858, the home and the grave of the
Father Of our Country con be pubIicly and soI
emily placed under the sacred guardianship of
the Mother State" She has but to will il, and
henceforth wherever the stars and stripss' NAV
wave. or Washington be honored, the 22d Of
FsbyAary will be commemorated not only as Bis
birthday: but the birthday also Of Republican
Gratitnasr
We would aaggs& to the friends of this As.
soctatiop throughout tbe State, the propriety Of
selaating sonae paFtieuIaF day next month. or in
August, when a Simultaneous effort could be
made in fLrtherapse Of the sbjsct or this move
rnent Can they not agree sppon a dsy to act in
concert, and strike bLov that vail eroya mos,
ofectual-a day memorable in American hi.fo.
~ :for glorious achievement by our arms l-
What ssy they TO the 2lat July--fhs snnirarsary
Of tho battle Of Lundyis Lane offEhe l8th JuIv.
when Stony Point was taken, or The t5th Of AZ.
gust when the battlsof Brownstown was teaghtf
We shall be pleased to hear from other friende Of
the cause about ths suggestion--and. In tho
tpesntins, will reeur to our subject again"
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