Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-07-14
Correspondence Of the Yorkyille Enquirer.
.. FROM NORTH CAROLINA. 2
CHARLOTTE, N. c., July 9Th,

CHARLOTTE, N. u, July otn, iooS.'
Mr.. Eaitor.-The4th of July is past The nnem7
ories offs have again been called up. The he
roes Of the bloody struggle for independence in
all their glory have stood before u.s.. The grsat
heart Of this republic has egsin been warmed
with the sacred fame of patriotism. Charlotte
was almost left without corporal's guard yes
terday. Citizens, soldiers, ladies, printers, doc
tors, aud mechanics in general, went up to Con-
cord by invitation, to honor "the day we cele-
brate" Silence reigned supreme. Here and
there you might see o disconsolste mortal with
melancholy face wandering about %.
Your correspondent with his brother "chips,"
were left behind to enjoy the sweets, and charms
Of solitude. Some Of us thought the Rail Road
Company would run special train for the accom-
modaton Of the people, but alas for me while
enjoying my morning nap was left behind. No
special train for the ladies and clergy this pop
The clergy, poor tellO~s, always feel little mon
dayish Of Monday morning. and when the 4tb
July comes on that day, they are very apt to be
left behind. Ordinarily, they are fast enough.
Late in the evening our ears were greeted with
the booming of that old rusty cannon you have
doubtless seen lying near the Rail Road track be-
tween the depot and the mill. Several rounds
were fred in quick succession, and again silence
took the throne and patriotism was rocked to
rest by the dying echoes in the distance.
o5o md -, vail
The remaining few began to assemble in groups
along the Rail Road. The husband is anxious to
see his wife to hear the news, and the beau is i'm
patient to press again the tiny hand Of bis be-
trothed "What can be the matter?" says one.
"It is o'clock" says another, and the lover be
gins to walk up and down the road while he mut-
ters to himself: 81 an afraid they have had an
accident" Hark the rumbling wheels in the
distance are heard by an urchin who applies his
ear to the railing on the track. "Yes, they are
coming" said matron with her babe in her arms
81 hear the whistle" and she began to fdgst about
with joy at the prospect Of seeing her meanerhalf
in few moments more. Yonder comes the noble
"Helios," putting and blowing as he labors to
reach the place Of destination with his load Of
patriotism and beauty. A flag is floating in the
bree5e-the figures are 1776. The fife is squeak.
ing, and the drum is making patriotic noise the
long train passes us on its way to the depot.
"Wby so late?" says 'one curious and inquisi-
tive mortal. "Oh my, we had an accident just
before we started. A young man or lad, don't
know which, jumped of. the cars to catch his hat
and was run over by the cars which cut one Of
bis legs off between the knee ard ancle joint.
1Just as expected" remarked old fogy. 'these
big celebrations are always fatal 10 somebody"
Well, well, people that have so little sense ought
to do one of two things, either stay at home on
the 4th July, or take some friend along to act as
guardian till they get back to mamma" Vtrbum
sat sapienti6us
The memories Of '76 ought never to. be forgot
ten, and the 4th July should always be celebrated
as the "great day" Of this republic, because of
its connection with our national independence.
Periodically, yours, CHARLOTTE.