Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-02-26

you, at this meeting, give MS definite instruc-
tions on the following points: /. What disposi-
which we may prepare2 2. In the preparation Of
these sketches should we limit ourselves to the
field officers? Any other instructions will be
received. All of which ia respectful
ly submitted. r. LATHAM, Chairman.
The committee on monument, reported
through Mr.. Hutchison, that they had done
nothing as yet. The want of specific instruc-
tions had prevented definite action. At his
request, the report made at last meeting,
which was left in the hands Of the secretary,
was read for the information of the members
who were not then present.
The committee on grounds, through Mr..
Mauney, reported that they now had nothing
to communicate in addition to the report and
accompanying survey of the grounds which
was submitted at the last meeting, further
than that some inquiry had been made as to the
cost of clearing the grounds and properly pre-
pairing them for the purposes of the celebra-
tion. The cost is roughly estimated at So or
81 per acre. The owner of the land offers no
objection, and will present no obstacle to the
holding of the celebration on the grounds.
Mr.. Goforth, one of the company owning
the land, then announced to the meeting the
entire willingness of the company to allow the
free use of the land for the purpose of the Gel
ebration, and stated further, that they would
donate sufficient grounds Oh which to erect
the proposed monument.
The committees all having reported
Mr.. Mcdowell moved that the association
next proceed to select orators for the centen-
'nial occasion one from each of the States of
North and South Carolina.
Col. Thomas said this was an important ques-
ton, and one, which it seemed to him, should
be the work of the general committee. The
selection of an orator for such All occasion
involves important questions, and is subject
which ought to he we'll considered. He also
doubted the propriety Of having two speakers
OH the occasion. True, Kings Mountain is
the common property of the two States, but he
was not sure that the purpose would be prop
erly subserved by more than one speech. If
one man properly discharges his duties on the
occasion, it will furnish oratorical food enough
for one day. In his judgment it would be
best to have but one oration.
Mr.. McDowell's motion received a second,
when
Mr.. Petty spoke, agreeing in the main with
Col. Thomas. He thought one address OH the
occasion sufficient, but objected to restricting
the selecting of orators from either North OF
South Carolina. The celebration is in com.
memoration of national affair, and a speaker
might be more acceptable if selected from
abroad.
Col. Thomas agreed with Mr.. Petty. He
thought speaker who would represent the
occasion might be selected from another State
than either of those mentioned. While either
State could furnish an orator competent to the
task-and while he might prefer one to the
manner born-yet. under the influence OF mod
esty, a son of either State would not fully ex
press the proper need Of praise due to our sec
tion. ......,.
Mr.. Mcdowell said he had made the motion
in order to bring the question out and to elicit
discussion. He, however, advocated two speak
ers, though if but one were selected he thought
he should be a man of national reputation.
Mr. w. Waddy Thomson spoke in favor Of
selecting All orator Of national reputation, who
should not be mere politician, nor selected by
political bias, but one who could rise to the
Importance of the occasion.
Mr. Latham thought it was the duty OF thu
general committee to make the selection OF al
orator, and simply the duty Of the COMMITTEES
on correspondence to extend the invitation.
The question was demanded, when by vote
Mr.. McDowell's motion was lost.
Col. Thomas then moved that the COMMITTEES
of correspondence be requested to make noml
nations for an orator before the close OF TIT
meeting, from which the general COMMITTEES
could make selection. 49,.
Mr.. Mcdowell amended by moving that thu
vote be taken by ballot, and, as amended, tht
motion was passed.
After speaking at some length, Of the duties
of the military committee, Mr.. Latham moved
that the committee be instructed to open cor
respondence with the Governors of. the States
of Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, Vir
ginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and
Eoo 1r,ifh fn fr0lnS
for the centennial occasion, and that the pro-
gramme Of proceedings be entrusted to the
committee on military. Adopted.
BY request, the secretary read the report o1
the committee on historical records, when
COL Thomas said he had read with much
pleasure Mr Lathan's sketch of the battle Of
Kings Mountain. The sketch possesses much
of value az historical contribution, and he
had no doubt those to follow would be equal!
valuable He, therefore, would move
That the historical sketch of the battle of Kings
Mountain, and the proposed biographical sketch
es of the prominent actors in that nght, De com
mended to the country with the sanction OF the
general committee, and that the Rev. Mr.. Latham
the author of the aforesaid SKETCH be requested
to exhibit, on the occasion of the centennial, the
Kings Mountain relics which he has collected, OF
may further collect and that the expense o.
collecting these relics be assumed by the Asso'
citation. Adopted. E. .stt e. =. .-E'~s. -
Mr.. w. Waddy Thomson offered the follow
ing resolution, which was adopted:
Resolved, That The ways and means committee
are hereby charged with the duty of comforting
with tho owners of the land Of the Kings Noun
tain battle. ground, and for securing from them
not more than one hundred nor less than twenty;
five acres, and outlet, and that they secure deco
to TO trustees to consist of the Governors of North
and South Carolina, and such members OF the
Kings Mountain Centennial Association as the
executive committee may designate.
COL Thomas offered the following, which
was adopted:
That the thanks of the Kings Mountain Centen-
tennial Association are hereby rendered to Messrs
w. L. Goforth & Co. for their proposed liberal
donation to this association of 80 much or their
Kings Mountain property, in land, as may be re-
auired for the erection of the proposed Kings
Mountain monument.
Capt. w. T. R. Bell offered the following,
which was adopted
That the association sanctions the action OF the
executive committee in distributing to the mem.
bers of the General Assembly of the State OF
South Carolina copies OF the sketch OF the battle
and that the executive committee be authorized
to have published and bound with this sketch re-
ports of the several meetings of this association
and the correspondence recently heid Det"een
the Governors Of North Carolina, South Carolina
and Tennessee, on the subject of the proposed
celebration, as many copies as may be deemed
necessary by the committee for distribution, and
that the committee be authorized to draw on the
treasurer for the necessary amount to defray the
expense of such publication.
Mr.. Latham offered the following motion,
which was adopted:
That when this meeting adjourn, it do so to
meet in Charlotte, N. c., on the 24th Of March
next, at 8 o'clotk, A. M.
Col. Thomas offered the following, which
was adopted: -.
That this association hereby expresses its salts.
faction to learn of the action of the Legislature OF
the State of Tennessee, as communicated by the
correspondence between Governor Marks and
the Governors of North and South Carolina, and
concurs in the suggestion of joint meeting III
charlotte on the 22nd of June next, and we