The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-18
MECKLENBURG'S GLORY.
The FIRST DECLARATION OF
INDEPENDENCE.

which North Carolina and the Country
are rroud tnteresting Historical
sketch Of the Document.
On the 10Th Of May Of each year the state
pride Of our noighhors Of North Carolina is
kndlcd 10 enthusiasm. And there is reason
Tor it. That particular day is Iull Of his
toric interest 10 her people. Its the ami
Norsary of an event which has made their
state ftmois in the annals OF the country,
ana they arc now about 10 renew their an
nual tribute 20 its glorious memories. II
was on that day that the Ncchlenhurg
Declaration OF Independence" Of f175 was
adopted as tee town OF Charlotte 10y the
united voice OF an indignant and deter
mined people. and which Is Justly claimed
as the first decisive action taken in Amer
lea inlai0r "a national independence.
BEFORE Fvrpi ONE.
Year ancr No5r they have been accus-
toned o. observe. with becoming cercmo-
uI0-. tho return of This glorious anniversary.
Notonll So Eut in the year $50 the grand
old state did not forget hcr duty TO the siil
more remote memories OF the past She
gathered around her country's altar. on the
2rh OF NAV 90 that year. a mighty host 70
celebrate iAc centennial anniversary OF the
same event. ON That Occasion, in accord
ance with hor accustomed lihcrality. she
WAS not coninut to enjoy alone the reMiuis-
conccs OF 20 period i'm American history
which She felt was a. dear 10 her sister
Commemorative az 90 herself. Her invita-
lions brought i1 her side representatives
from many other states of the Union. whose
voices were heard min-l.ng with those Of
hOr own sons accounting the events Of Rove
.ett 81. q
her heroes.
VIRGINIA WAS THERE.
OF course Virginia. The ever constant
friend and natural AN, 81 state. which
ium fAe beginning WAS "nomc OF her bone
ANA h.-h ol hcr fr-h." was present on that
infer sting occasion. one 10 her illusfrious
e.ne. General Joseph l.. Johnston. had been
chosen ip marshal ihe forces on that fessal
aHs. lui unfortunately we debarrcd the
privilege hl bodily illness. But the old
WuilOr state was uoi without her represon-
tufihc~. iN-'''Ftrnor-. soldiers and Ora- !
TORS We're tore to do homage % the event
SOMETHING or TIE DOCUMENT.
Eut,Nhaf la, this Nccklonburg Declara- /
t,nn. aui lOV comes t That the people of !
Nnrfh Carolina SD cherish its memories and |
celebrate with such zeal Us recurring ami |
Nor.aru~. We aro all familiar with the |
history u. fl4f Grand announcement Of a |
peoples emancipation from tyranny. sent |
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They -aW u0 l0Y. bon delay. hut with a
unHmmIn uncsual.l 1f the people of any
rfl.. Ut ile Colonies. no once announced |
tn.Ir determination Orb Doc free and indie
pendent. IacY lal Internal enemies
amou,-, tHrm. SOM. ot whom were amiably |
unwilling to -.Nlr their conn, ction with the [
o.l country; others. Tories Of the most ma
l-u1ui stripe, who hated the GOOD. and en-
Ni'i inl-e lhoNe them 10 the social plane,
"ht ~iIIi 900 Us NAo Thought II % rash ana
o-.'l n aci l" ue'l Whh Qeieslect the
't'in1'"i WHO l'r -" long had exercised
lii'inl care oyer Them. >dcn c0nsidera-