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4 JL 1 A, I j FAYETTEVI LLE, N. C. THURSDAY, JUNE 24. 1909. C J. HALE, Editor and Proprietor. E. J. Halt, Jr, ButlneM Manager. U B. Hale, City Editor. LIBERTY POINT AND LAFAYETTE. In Mr. Belden's Reminiscence, from which we make extract below, there la - a suggestion of the connection between ' the tpIrK which led to the Liberty Point Declaration of Independence and the Impulse that led to the changing ' of the nam of the town to Fayette- villa In order to honor the moat pic turesque hero of the war which follow ed.i The idea has evidently Impressed the makers of the programme for Hon day's celebration, and It will probably ; be Interesting at this time to Illustrate It by quotations from the historical . record. ' In Major Juncan G. MacRae'a Hle , torical Sketch of Fayetteville (publish ed In tie Trade Issue of the Observer . of Jnue 27, 1889), the following lnter- . eating account of the opposing forces - which found expression In Cross Creek at the beginning of the Revolution given: ' The Highland Royalists. The principal settlers around Cross Creek were Scotch Highlanders. Many of them had been in rebellion at home against their reigning sovereign. King George II, who had espoused the cause - of Prince Charles Edmunds, the Pre tender, in the memorable battle of Cul- Jodaa in 1746. , They had been totallj rented and defeated the hope of the House of Stewart entirely blasted the Pretender a fugitive and bis followers dispersed. Some were taken prisoners . and executed, others were pardoned oa , condition of taking aa oath of allegiance and emigrating to America. Many of tfl em came to this Dart of the countrr. "-- When the war for Independence began io assume importance, emissaries from the British army at Boston were sent to Induce these men to take aides aglnst their own chosen country. Don ald McDonald and Donald McLeod, both of whom had been soldiers in the British, army, and bad been In the bat tle of CuUodan, and had numerous friends and relatives among those peo ple, were the chosen agents. They were assisted by the tar-famed and beroic Flora McDonald, who was at mat time on a visit to Cross Creek. She was held In the highest rever- ence by her countrymen. She appeal- ea io tnem to adhere to the sotema - oath they had taken before tearing ecouana. una appeal thus made by - uua neroic ana ctuvalrous woman. wnose devotion to tne cause, enabled . her to infuse Into them a Dortion of her loyal spirit, was sufficient to place these' men antagonistic to the canae of American liberty and Independence. "We wonder, says aa apologist for ' these men, at-the extent of the deln : aloa of these Scotch emigrants, but oar wonder should be diminished ., when we remember, what indeed ought never to be overlooked, that these . men were too recently from the bloody fields of CuUodan to run heedlessly jdio aaoiner war against the King, whose strength they had measured by their own experience, and whose lives and estate had been spired on the - condition that they would not do They had come to North Carolina to aeek undisturbed peace and doubtless would have remained indifferent to the struggle for independence had' they been left alone, and not been beguiled by the importunltiesCb6 the clansmen. McDonald. McLeodC nd others, sec onder 07 the heroic Flora, whom they looked upon as the embodiment of honor Itself. The sublime Idea of in American empire was not -within the range of their hopes or anticipations so they clung to the government from a aouDie sense of interest and fear.1 The Liberty Point Declaration. In 1775. on the 20th of June, a month later, the Mecklenburg resolves the men oc tnunneriana, at Liberty Point. near this settlement on Cross Creek, with the distinguished Robert Rowan ,. at their head, formed an association, pledging themselves to the defense of American Liberty "declaring that the actual commencement of hostilities in tne oioody scene on the lth of AdHL near Boston, were sufficient cause to drive an oppressed people to the use of arms." The Patriots and Rovaliata thus arranyed, often brought oa con- nicia, ana uus section was not with out iu trials, Moore's Creek Bridoa. In 1776, on the 1st of February, Doa- aia jacuonaio, who had a commission of General in the Royal army, erected the Royal standard at Cross Creek and called "on all loyal and true high land ers to Join him." In a short time L 500 men were assembled, well armed and equipped with proper military stores. They came from all the ad joining counties, and intended to march to the assistance of Gov. Mar tin, then on board a vessel below-Wilmington. In his march Gen. McDon ald was confronted by Gens. Caswell and Llllington at Moore's creek bridge on the 27th of February and was to tally defeated. Gen. McDonald and other distinguished officers were taken prisoners, and the power of the Roy alists oro&en up. The Name "Liberty Point" In Mr. Belden'a Reminiscences, (pub lished In the Observer of September 28, 1893) occurs the following: Liberty Point is a locality at the angle made Dy the Junction of Bow and Person streets. It perhaps may inter est your readers to know what gave rise to the name, or what event it was intended to commemorate. The cattle of Lexington had been fourtL the colonies were agitating independ ence, twin Carolina was In revolt. ana josian martin, her last orovlncktl Governor, awed by the bold spirits of New Hanover, under the leadership of junn Asne, naa taaen refuge in a Jirltsn armed cruiser then at anchor in lower Cape Fear. It was at this gloomy period in the history of the province, that the Whigs of Cross t'reek and County with Robert Rowan, then leader, met to consult for the common weal and form an association in defense of their liberties. Articles wire drawn up and signed by the 1 1 'eminent Whigs present protesting 'I mst the arbitrary acts of the n, and pledging themselves when i upon by the Prlvlncial or Con 1 Congress to go forward, and i I be, sacrifice their lives and s in a struggle for lndepend- nt Jjunpe mrJati .litllfRe8oifUra! e mfyjater Resort and National Declaration twelve months. It is the archives of h of history; but the . ; "!l "Liberty 1'olnt" i -) t '"ninomorate the : t:-iditlon. In .Major MacRno'a Historical Sketch (quoted from above) the fol lowing Is given concerning the change of the town's name: In 1783, by an act of the General Assembly the name of Campbellton, was changed to that of Fayetteville. The name was in compliment to that distinguished and patriotic French no bleman. Marquis De Lafayette, who had so generously aided the colonies in achieving their independence. It was the first town in the United States which had so honored him. The Visit of Lafayette. The Observer on March 10, 182 contained the following very full ac count of the visit of Lafayette, which occurred on March 4th and 6th: Thursday Morning. March 10. IMS. Tha pride of all hearts and tha de light of all eyes, the Illustrious Ani erican General Lafayette, arrived here on Friday evening last, ' We cannot pretend to give a regular Correct detail of the scenes to which hia presence gave rise. : The task were far above our ability. Such, however, as la in our power, we must offer our readers. Tbe General entered the town about a o clock, accompanied by his son and Secretary; the Governor of this State; Gen. Wm. Williams, of Warren, and Col J. G. A. Williamson, of Parson. who had been appointed by the Gov ernor to escort him through the State, and Judge Taylor,, of Raleigh, fn be half of the citiaens of that place. He was escorted irom Raleigh by CoL Polk's fine troop of Cavalry from Mecklenburg, was met at the house of Robert Campbell, Esq., 10'mlles from town, by the Fayetteville troop of Fly ing Artillery, commanded by Cot Townea. and at Clarendon Bridge by naj. airange a independent Company, Capt Hawley-s Eagle Artillery, and Oapt Birdsall'a Light Artillery. The wnoie cavalcade proceeded thence. amidst the discharge of artillery, to the Town House, where several hun dred persons were assembled, numbers of whom, though the rain continued to descend, aa it had done for several previous daya. with little intermission had patiently awaited the approach uf the General, regardless of every con sideration of comfort or health. When arrived In front of tne Town House, wnere a spacious atage ' had been erected ror the occasion, the troops formed linea on each side of the atraat. and the carriages .containing the Gen eral and suite, passed between them .o the east door of the House. Here, alighting from his carriage, with the gentlemen accompaning him, he was met by Judge Topmer. who. in behalf of the Committee and ciUsena of Fay etteville, welcomed him In tha folios ing words, pronounced in the forcible manner for which the Judge la so re- marcapie: . General Lafayette: The Conrrasa of the United States, ex Dressln tha will of ten millions of people. Invited you to our shores, as "the Guest of the nation." Your arrival waa hailed as an era in tbe an Dels of oar count rv nucrover yon were seen yon were greeted with acclamations. The 15th i,i of August, in each returning year will oe ceieoraiea as a aay of Jubilee, oy the eons of freedom. Already has Am erican genius consecrated your fame. History naa recorded the Incidents your eventful life; Oratory has nor- trayed your character; and Poetry has ani your praise. - The Governor of North Carolina, an tidpatlng the wishes of his constitu ents, invited yon to our State. The in? niauuM was ecnoea trom ute mount tain to the coast. ' My fellow citizens, the inhabitants of Fayetteville, have, also, solicited the nonor or a visit- - In their behalf, and as their organ. I bid yon welcome to our homes. Forty-three years aeo. our aimers named uua town, to com memorate your achievements, and to express tnetr gratitude. We receive yon with Joy and exhultation, at our lamuy anara, and request your par cipauoB in our domestic comforts. We are plain republicans, and cannot greet yon with the doted common on such occasions. Instead of pageantry we offer yon cordiality. We have in splendid arches, gilded soiree, or ror- geous palaces to present yon, but tender the hospitality of our homes, and the grateful soma re of derated Hearts." Ingratitude la no longer the proach of republics. The freemen of America, when asked for their jewels, rejecting classic example, point not to their sons, but to the surviving heroes oi un revolution. Ton.- Sir. have beea Uw tMHf. friend of liberty. In avarv your life. In youth yon fought the bat tles oi rreeaom; in age yon advocated the rights of man. Ton embarked your lite and fortune on the "tempestuous sea of American liberty, when clouds and darkness portended the most fa tal disasters. .Neither U admonitions of prudence, the precepts of wisdom, nor the frowns of power, eouid re strain yon. Our commissioners at the Court of Versailles frankly renresont. ea io yon ue gloomy aspect of our af fairs, at that crisis, and advised yon not to link your fortune with ours, in tne struggle for independence. Tour Sovereign, also interdicted vonr narti. cipauon in ine contest. Notwithstand ing all these sd verse circumstances, at the age of 1. such was the ardour of your devotion, yoa left wealth and oeanty, family and friends, influence and distinction, and all the fsclnations of the most polished Court to encount er the perils of the deep, and to brave the dangers of the tented field. Tour embarkation quickly sounded the toe- sin of alarm, and the fleets of France ana great Britain were ordered to our- sue and arrest you; but, protected by me uenius oi utterly, yon escaped tbe eagerness of pursuit Tour ardent de votion to this sacred cause, and vonr youthful enthusiasm, "touched a nerve wnicn vibrated to the centre of Eu rope.- ine Bouthern States of Out TTnlnn Sir, have strong claims to vonr if- lecuon. North Carolina Is the birth place of American Indeoendence. - At Charlotte, In this State, independence was nrsi conceived, and first declared. Although History may not have iv corded this fact, yet witnesses a till live to attest It: and we now hav ho. fore us. in the patriotic troop of Meck lenburg Cavalry, the sons of those neroes who made the bold declaration, that we were, and ahould be, free and independent South Carolina was the place of your first landing in America. Virginia was the theatre of your jouuuui gwry. Forty-eight years have elapsed since you passed through this State, to Join the Army of tha Revolution. Ton disinterestedly lav- ibubu your treasure, ana shed your oiooa, in tne sallowed contest; and, by the influence of your high example. you consecrated tbe principles for which our ancestors contended. Tha heights of Brandywine, witnessed your valour, and your sufferings; and on the plains of Torktown you obtained a wreath of laurel, which encircles your brow with unfading veidure. Never. never, can we torget the youthful steanger, whgv the. freest hapuof aiwrslty', sk'gerc4iiBf"new ' tiTour succour, and eo gallantly fought the battles of freedom. ' " ' . The names of Washington, Lafay ette, and Hamilton will ever be dear to American patriotism; and let it lie remembered, that Washington and Hamilton fought for country and home; Lafayette for liberty alone. Your nrdmit devotion to the r'-'its of man was sealed w'ith your blood In America, and attested by your suffer ings in burope. Your love of liberty exposea you to the persecution of ty ranny, and you were oast Into the dun geon of Olmutx; but incarceration could not extinguish the sacred flame which fired your bosom. An Ameri can youth, of chivalrous feelings, aid ed In an attempt to rescue you from Imprisonment; the attempt was abor tive, oppression riveted her chains, and rendered your confinement more oppressive. Amid all the vicissitudes of your fortune, it is gratifying to us to recollect that your sufferings al ways excited the sympathy, and. on this occasion, induced the mediation of your friend and compatriot the 11- lusinous wasnington. Nature has lavished her choicest am on my native state. . we have a aaiubrtoua climate, fertile soil and nu merous rivers, susceptible of the high' est Improvement I fear. Sir. your antl cipationa may not have been realised. We have neglected to Improve our ad vantages; we have relied too much on the bounty of the Parent of every good. ' But the spirit of the Internal improvement Is at length, awakened: North Carolina may look forward with pride and pleasure to her destiny. We piace our connaence in the liberality and exertions of succeeding Legis latures. Colleges will be endowed; the arts ana sciences will be patronised; roads will be made; rivers will be opened; our resources wlU be annual ly developed; and Fayetteville, at some future day, may be worthy of the distinguished name it bears. Ton have Just left In the capitol of our state, the statue of Washington, the masterpiece of Canova. Would to God that yon could have visited the Uni versity of North Carolina These. Sir. are monuments of an enlightened lib erality. In which ire Indulge a gener ous pnae. -.-r : The darkness of error is vanishing before the light of truth. The doc trines of divine right and passive obe dience are viewed aa relics of ancient barbarism. Our political Institutions are founded on the sovereignty of the people, from whom all power Is de rived; and here the Jargon of legiti macy Is not understood. We recognize bo Holy-Alliance, save that of religion ana virtue, liberty and science. The sun of freedom Is extending the sphere of his genial Influence; South America Is "regenerated and disen thralled; the thrones of Europe are supported by bayonets; and must tot ter to their fall; and the genius of our country isleady to hall the spirit of -universal emancipation." t, : . Sir, In behalf of my townsmen, I welcome yoa to our homes.. : . - ' To which the General replied as fol lows: - Sir: At every step of my progress mrougn tne united States, 1 am called to enjoy the emotions arising from d triotic feelings .and endearing recol ".ections, from the sight of the improve ments I witness, and from the affec tionate welcomes I have happiness to receive. Those sentiments. Sir." are particularly exciting when, opon enter ing tne Interesting and prosperous towa which has done me the honor to adopt my name, I can at once admire its actual progress and anticipate its future destinies; convinced aa I am. that the generous and enlightened peo vantages of Fayetteville and make It more and more useful to the State. : Tour kind allusions to past times. your nattering commendation of my personal services are in our common cause, yonr remembrance of my pecul iar state and connexions, and oarticnl- ariy or my obligations to my gallant Carolinian deliverer, call for my most grateful thanks. -The spirit of inde pendence early, evinced by tbe fathers of the young friends who so kindly accompany me, is highly honorable to that part of the Union. I cordially join in yonr-wiahes for the universal emancipation of mankind; ' and . beg yon, my dear Sir. and the citizens" of Fayetteville, to accept the tribute of my deep and lively gratitude for your so very honorable and gratifying re ception, ' At the conclusion of the answer, the multitude assembled expressed their aomirauon oy tnree hearty cheers. The General was now conducted to tte State Banking House. "thT kfUUMrlJ H.UU&ICU tlj HI Ul lft tne uenerai's use. Here female teste and ingenuity had exerted themselves to concentrate everything neat and el egant; everything calculated to delight the eye, and minister to the comfort or tne distinguished guest ' After a few moments spent In the noose, tne General appeared in the bal cony, oeneatn which the people and military had assembled. He remained a few minutes, and waa saluted by the military, who. when be retired, were marched to their respective pkicea of StrSair.rd extremely arduous day's duty which they performed so well ss to elicit tha highest encomiums. - They were nnder arms nearly the whole day, and though the mud and water were aix inches deep in the streets, no deviation from military order was aeen, but all was animation and Cheerfulness. The Oeneral then, with the Govern or, the several committees, and some w ine oiuesi citizens Of the town, sat down to dinner. About o'clock" the General mada his appearance In tbe BaU room of tne new LaFayette Hotel, where the rooms were crowded with ladles and gentlemen, to the number, we believe, of between 3 and 400. The dianiav of beauty and fashion which the fair sex presented was splendid beyond compare. The rooms, too, were deco rated In the most- tasteful manner, nn- oer tne direction of some patriotic young iaaies, witn evergreens snd flowers, gracefully hung In festoons. : The General was here Dreaented tn me laaies ana ffentlemen oresent and took each affectionately by tbe band. ne men remained about two hours and conversed with all who annroal him, when he retired, after 11 o'clock. The dancing continued till 8, at which hour the company renerallr had ro. urea to tneir nomes. , . . On Saturday mornlnz for tha lint time In several days. Ute sun rose hi su bis brilliancy and - continued to beam on as with the warmth of anrinv uunng me wnoie aay. The Oeneral received a visit this morning, from Mr. Isham Blake, of this town, who was one of hia body guard at Torktown. The scene which took place is said to have been affect ing in the extreme, forbidding all t- tempis at aescrlptlon. Early In the moraine the various uniform companies of tbe town, sn.I the Mecklenburg troops, were paraded, and at 11 o'clock, were reviewed by Gen. LaFayette, who expressed his high satisfaction with their military appearance, ana regret that they had undergone so much fatigue on the on ceding day. The review over, the General return ed, at 12 o'clock, to his lodzinM -ucre, Bgrwauiy io a previous annuo-1 1'" wi i.1 of ArTan9: menu, be received a large number of I Tiwra faemeraJi-wai.pan I uiu, an eager 10 press me nana ana I enjoy tbe society of their guest The company, after partaking of refresh- ueuia, wuicn wero arvea in areat profusion, and remalninc aLnut an hour, took leave of the tenx-ial who with a warm pressure of the hand of each, thanked them for the attentions they have siiown him. Tho G"neral tb"n agreonlily to ln- vitatlon visited tha Lodge, where H was addressed by Major Strango, In oeuair er the Fraternity, and returned a neat and appropriate, reply. He then partook of refreshments with tho members. , At 3 o'clock (The General hnln nn. dcr the necessity of denartlna in th afternoon) about 150 gentlemen sat down to dinner, nrovided bv r-n.it Taber In the L&Fayette Hotel. Judge Tooiuer presided, assisted by Major oiraun. un tne riant or tha prH . aent sat uen. LaFayette, and on the left Governor Burton. We have been enabled to procure a few of tha toasts given iron the' Chair on this occa sion, which follow: The Memory of Waahinaton.-Ha was the friend of LaFayette. rne Nation s Guest The only stir- vlvlng Major General of the Revolu- 11UU. ' when tit la toaat waa ilrnnv nn LaFayette rose and expressed his thanks for the welcome he had met wuu irom tne ciuiena of Fayetteville. He proclaimed the following toaat: -Fayetteville. May it receive all the encouragements, and obtain ail the prosperity, which are anticipated by tbe fond and grateful wishes of tha enecuonaie ana respectful namesake The Memory of Hamilton. He gath - ers laurels with Lafayette, In the Held of Tork. . . , . Gen. Lafayutte. The chieftain fivv. ur uib neaxtna ana aitara or h a n the patriot for bis country's rights but let us drink to the health of the pallanthropic bero, whose devotion ;o j - - '" wiuuug io liberty Is not confined Jby climes nor by countries. . The company rose from the table between 4 and 5 o'clock, when the time had arlved at which the General pro- posed to depart for Cheraw. on his way to Camden, which place he was nnderan engagement to viatt An tho 8th Inst, for the, purpose of laying the corner-stone of a monument to uenerai uennib, who fell before that town on the ISth of August, 1780 bravely fighting the battles of hia adopted country. The General was accompanied from this place by General Williams and CoL Williamson; judge Taylor and Major Stanley; a committee from Che. ", wuoiouug oi tnree gentleman, who met him here: a number of im. sens of this town and the Fayetteville troop of Cavalry, which escorted him to tne tsoutn Carolina line. He was here and la cone, mil ihnmrh his stay was too short for our wish es, his visit can never be forgotten. The 24 boors during which be remain. ed, will be remembered by Ute cltl- sena or mis town, aa a season In which the purest Incense of the heart was offered at the shrine of virtue and pa triotism. It was a period In which none but -the nobler feelings of the uean were exhibited. It was a period, the happiness of which may be knag- unni, uui uescnoea. The elegant trooo of Cavalry from Mecklenburg conutv. commandAii i, CoL James Polk, which visited this town a few daya ago, attracted univer sal . attention, and commanded the highest applause for their fine mili tary appearance and good discipline, but above all. for the snlrlt manifest. ed In voluntarily leaving their homes K:dafr tne btate- Though residing near Liii miles from the road which the General has travelled, yet, on receipt of Intel- ugence mat ne was coming, they un mediately equipped themselves, left tneir flomes and travelled with mat expeuiuon, nearly tbe whole distance in tne ram, met the General beyond , Raleigh, and accompanied him, stll through the rain, to this olace. Here. every attention which their natrlotlsm and gentlemanly deportment merited was paid to them; and we believe tbev j lert ns, on last Sunday morning, with the friendly regard which a reciprocity of good offices is so well calculated engender. The Editor of the Ob server will hava the pleasure of transmitting his paper to General Lafayette, aereebalv in tha General's particular request made on leaving tna place, his is eomplimen- uu-7 m ine men est flesrree. not entira. ly to ourself: but to the eitiiena nf Fayetteville. as an evidence of the in terest the General feels In tha town which has adored hi. Major MacRae's Account In Major Duncan O. V-WbllUirttoMaM7'FZ whm vsnuuiea iquotea irom above) OI . 1 . . . .. . I the following is the account of Lafav- ette's visit on the 4th of March. 1RB!l Oanaml LaFayette, "the Nation's Guest" vis- iieu rayetteviiie. He was escorted in to town by CoL Thomas G. Polk, and his beautiful cavalry from Mecklen burg, who met the General at the Vir- !! - VtS Ittiil 1 7 . p nay. etteville Independent Comnanv and I the corps of artillery met the caval- cade at Clarendon bridge, and through : - - "wn, niarcueu 1 to the Town Hall, where a apeech of welcome was made by Judge Toomer. A military hall was given In the "new LaFayette Hotel." Though the build ing waa not quite completed. A mili tary review was held the next day on Rowan street, and an entertainment at Phoenix Ledge, by his 'brethren 0f ue aiasomo order. The old Inde. I Ed' Il!,n50dr Hari 1A hf tvet comtomSdenoT Townes. While in Fayetteville. Gen. erai LaFayette was Introduced to sev eral 01a veterans, among others to isnam Blake. Sr. Samuel Pearea and Capt William Lord, each of mjUnm had oeen under bis command In the Revo lutionary war at different points. It was an affecting scene to witness the reunion 01 these veteran patriots. Mr. Belden's Account In Mr. Beiden'sRemlnlscence. (quoV ,. , . , " I above), the following is his ed from account of .J, -'The Visit of Lafayette The great event of 1825 waa tha . of Gen. Lafayette. Preparations suit- aoie to the occasion Were mada a siana was erected at the east end of me town nail, and the Hon. John D . .. -. . HIBV .UC ouu.caa vi welcome, e was then in tbe autumn of lite but still aiwiafnod the remitatlon he haa alwava ha nt ueing me most eloquent orator Fay etteville has over had. On the morning "l ma arrival ioe inaepenaent and Ar Ullery Companies with a large con mT ,n- ,k n mtr were course irom town and county I n M a ' IMn hi..ln. I I t. . T , It r I rownna In Mmniiiii l.. - . 1 1 . , "'B"" .amti 1 1 vance to meet the traveling party. The " 7. T."""' mecaienourg "Ugnt Horse," oen. Polk In command, bad met the On era 1 nt me Virginia line and atiU formed tU escort In crosnine the bride ttia company witn the General and Gov. Burton at hi. side, next George W,l ington Lafayette and his father") S4. Ztiier cskagea Carolinians. Sllnlans. No bait was mada. .hi two companies in waitlna- fell into im. then the ritirena with i . i'wi-j " iigni Horse'' in the rear. ---- " ww vuuiugi mutl Arriving at the itand Hennrnl OovL-mor allgltted, and arm in arm ascended. lie fna presented by tha Governor and recjlyed with' that court- ly rntce for whlf-h Jiirtse Toomer dfntingii''-hed..;n behalf cf the corpor- atlon the orator Rave hlui a eordtal welcome, and reminded him that tho town was called after him, that hold ing high position and basking In the sunshine of royalty he had left all to espouse a stranger's cause, to fight and bleed for alien,, people struggling for tuuepenuonce; and when at the close he apoke with touching pathos, of bis long and rigid confinement at Oluiata in an Austrian fortress, strong hearts were moved and eyes were dimmed. The General in response was grateful for courtesies paid him, and pleased mat tne town waa named after him, modestly spoke of the part he had oorne in the great struggle, and paid high tribute to the character of Wash ington; when at the close of the wtr ana upon leaving for his native land, we voionies were wea and well nigh Pnt t that on his return after the lapae of many years he had found them a united and prosperous nation, and predicted a bright future In store for the Republicr The reception over, be was escorted io nia Iieadouarters by the Indenaml. ent Company in a suite of rooms above tne tstate Bank on Gillespie street where he received an address of wnU come bv Duncan v Mna a aix summers, a sumotuons dinner 1 "waited the General and party prepar ed under the supervision of Mrs. Wins- low ana Mrs. Cochran. Theae sister I laaiea, noted housewives, and. artents in the culinary department at the re quest oi tne authorities presided over the household and larder. " jaru a l uesuquaners, the Independent Company had erected tents and during the General's visit held encampment there. At night the complimentary ball was given in the Donaldson hotel the General and suite preaent There were no formal intw in the back yard at headquarters, auctions but as persons presented themselves (the writer Included) he extended his band and gave a cordial grasp; tbe ladles, young and old he saluted with a kiss. He was somewhat strove medium stature, broad shoulder- uU quue corpulent, ms son George Washington, was a fine speci men of a man, well proportioned, grace ful In carriage, and of easy manners. For a part of a second day he held re- captions at hia headmmrtnra j.,. ing the time a toucfainc incident JUS, eurred. He was told that an old com rade, a filer In the Continental army. iirtneuu me oia nero. his eves beaming with Joy. becared ta a him uwuu uiu ana venerable man ap proached. Without an introduction they embraced, for awhile thnv ni luugui uver tne names oi brandy- wmo vuu ioratown. ; The old fixer was Isham Blake the great grandfath er ut your name townsman h T. Cook. On the mornlnr or tha third day tbe General left for Cheraw nnder the escort of the Cumberland Light Horse. Gen. Polk, who accompanied him thus far In his tour disbanded hia company, and left for Mecklenburg. THE RALEIGH NEWS AND 0B8ER- VER'S STRONG HELP. In the editorial Introducing Its ad mirable Liberty Point edition, Issued yesterday, the Raleigh News and Ob- Ttrr .r,rTri V Monday at Fayetteville. next Monday is to be a kmMaHo day at Fayetteville. Upon that day the corner-atone of the monument to ereciea me signers of the Lib erty Point resolutions will he laid and an historical address will be dellv tni by Chief Justice Walter Clark. I hose resolutions will be found today on page twelve of the "Fayetteville I ttxuuieaiorauve section of the News and Observer. On June snth 177 ? , f , ' day" fter Mecklenburg Resolutions were adopted, thirty-nine patriotic sons of Cumberland county signed their names to a paper declar ing they would resist the force "the arbitrary impositions from a wicked and despotic ministry," and whenever the continental or provincial coua- uf snail necree it necessary declared they would "go forth and be ready to sacrifice oar lives and fortnnoa cure her freedom and safety," There tovthe spirit of patriotism; and devc omtionsa? Stfu&'M T uua w uiwriy in every line of the res- ri i, rl erle V commemorate this historic event Rvarv foot r, .M - a " . . txA bIil . , , ' , romance ana consecrated by J...!;, Fn?n..tll flays of Flora Mc- Donald and the Liberty Point l-nnnln. lions ,and the historic visit of t.sw. . i. ""'"""'f nas Been tne Mecca of Patriotism and of Devotion in XT' .. III . 1 . ' .T J Principle. ,- In every war . Its men nave been first amonc Hia and Its people have led In the gentler v..uvn 01 courtesy and hospitality 'uey nave preserved the traditions and sworn tha Tnn. .. .1.. .,.. 7 of State pride and love of country Nowhere is there a more bTutiful uciuuun w me men who gave thoir lives as the heroes of the Confederacy than is kept aUve in Fayetteville and Cumberland county: The atately mon ument to the Confederate AA reared by the devotion and sacrifice of I CAtlftA hn- W-at rr-ul A w 1 im iT-'S comnanv in Nnrth ...u.'. '' ' I !5e n,c,ent frtlttoii. apd "be sons m-csk? Memories of ouieV dayand devotion of old time nrinclDlea h. ,7 i:Jr crowded out and no commerclallzlna-1 iM?h 4di!lfB out th spirit and devouon to wclenT tSSSESL and high ideal " ; nt i f41110"? tne Fayetteville of old was not only a place Where the rvannla .k.ri.l,.j I 1 . , , . k wiviHwu high Ideals and nracficoH a .'t was' ahwtt. 1. aess and distributing town In Morth Carolina. Pianvf.'-J?- ? ,..rth anas gag m UlltJC" I ..0nlJ. p6?pIe lrom t"6 ountalns,-l 1 carried their produce to Fayetteville and carried back the things they could not grow at home. Fayetteville thus became a rich town, iu people pros- K-, mil turvugu lutwara J, Hale s IMIW tha t?- .it II , . nearly half the State. When the Was Between the States came on Fayette ville had entered upon its most pros- rA r. n aa evm ahJ t m . ' - r.m nun iu a ieir years would have pown Into a -splendid city. It felt tbe grievous hand of wop', v thuuo. 11s prosperity was turned Into poverty; Its accumulations were swept away; Its pomes were in ruins" ! K. . . . .- ,-,...0 wra itej naa IOSI ctVArvthlno- K..t na ineir courage and their hnn. or. The rebulldlna waa ain eh.- in most towns because Its losses were greater. Reconstruction touched it 7. 7lu " v ,u iev' never either bowed the knee or gave op. The tide In its affairs waa alow in t i . fifteen years ao vctUnTJ"1 T.im "uu-. oeKan ZunZ, .W.V" 'A? r . TJ. "mu ".' "le nlue nen it was me commercial eentra the spirit of progress of Its own peo ple, progre8iv men from other places and 8tates have been attracted to Fayetteville as a place for com Bierce and manufacturing. - an th. wiry o.f ls present prosperity and en Uuaujutnt toUl la tii twaty-four page CotumeittoraLlve Edition of today's News and Observer shows that It has mora than ocine back to Its proud posi tion of industrial leadership. What has been wrought in this woudorful ro building la a story of Inspiration and la but an earnest of tho great things that will be seen within the next few years. Tha celebration next Monday will afford an opportunity to those who have not visited Fayetteville la the past few years to aee the wonderful strides the old town has made, and :o Join a patrlotlo people on a patriotic fete day, and take part with them In a celebration that will be aa delightful as it wll be historic. On to Fayetteville Next Monday. Let everybody, with bis sisters and bis cousins and his aunts, visit the old town on Monday and share the feaat of pleasures provided. There will be welcome for all. AN ENORMOUS CROWD CELE- . BRATE ; FAYETTEVILLE'S DECLARATION OF IN-' DEPENDENCE. I."'"' " "J auugs biara eupsro Parada Amusing Water Contests- Interesting Game of Ball Beautiful Fireworks Mrs, Ayar and Capt Mc Neill Praised on all 8 Ides. From Tuesday's Vatty.'niAi The, celebration yesterday of the 134th anniversary of the signing of the Liberty . Point . Declaration of Inde pendence, was one of the great events in Fayettevllie's history. The weather waa perfect and the crowd was im mense., The numerous events on the programme were carried out in splen did style and, were witnessed by fully fifteen thousand people. The city nev er presented a better appearance than it did when the sun arose in the morn ing disclosing the four principal streets with their clean bltulthlo pav ing, enclosed in vistas of Sags, bunt ing and other decorations, all artis tically draped. The Inhabitants were aroused early by the music of a large fife and drum corps and from then on event ' suc ceeded event, all culminating In tho Elks reception and the colonial hall, which lasted late into the night. At 10 o'clock, the Fayetteville Are department gave an exhibition which was both interesting' and spectacular. Then the great parade was formed and as It moved down Hay. Street pre sented a splendid spectacle. ,The procession was headed by a gal lant . array of mounted marshals in white, all on handsome horses, fol lowed by the Fayetteville depend ent ugni wiantry, ana Company. V, Second Regiment North Carolina Na tional Guard. . The first carriage con tained Chief Justice Walter Clark, Ma- the latter a son of Mrs. 8. H. MacRae, xnree hundred confederate vat-1 erans, as gallant a line as ever formed were a feature pf the parade, preced ing 150 members of the Junlon Order. Then followed carriages containing other notables, including Mrs. S. . Ayer, H. McD. Robinson, Esq., H, U Cook, Esq, and Congressman Godwin. Messrs. Robinson, Cook and George W. Lawrence, the latter two descend- lnU t James Gee, one of the signers ofLlberty Point declaration, rode is the same carriage In which LaFayette rode when he entered Fayetteville. Then came a long line of superbly decorated floats, presenting one of Uw prettiest sights. ever seen In eastern Carolina. Tne nrst was the Liberty Point float with the following beautifully attired young ladies; Margaret Ayer, as the Goddess of Liberty; Henrietta Evans, Alice Ledbetter, Isabella Grin- non, Fannie Sedberry, Mary Sheets, Roxle Dodd, Ray TilUnghaat, Hattle Owens, Jennie McLaughlin, Sudie Mc- Caskill, De Lessele Galney and Annie Sedberry. " ; -r .:' iuo nremeus noat was second, ft M. m daiillng creation, followed- by the Elks, a gorgeously decorated automo bile, driven by Its owner, Mr. Jno. C, Gorbam, In which were Misses Mary Fuller Robeson, Alice Halgh, Grace I"' - Croswell. Mary M Nelil, all dressed In purple, gold and white, with hats, parasols and fans tn colors. The State Normal and Industrial College float contained Mrs. FH. Hobbs, Mallie Evans, Jessie McMil lan, Eleanor Huske, Louise Mona- gnan Lou' Huske, Bessie Lilly and . FJU WIUJ tarKe yeIto 0Tysanthemums. A very unloue and beautiful flmf WM of e nlt Daughters of f- P " M m CnM eraor ""era represented ' as follows: v,ri. Kat Sinclair; North Caroll- . Mary Langdon Ayer; South Caro- AIma NoUeyj Tennessee. Marion MacRae; Kentucky, Annie Roonoy rwnberton; Georgia, Alice Matthews; Mloolaalnnl u.,.f ..mi,, utw, . ijuuisiana. ..., .. J . " reLZi' T , ! Texa Nor Beaaley Arkansas, Bessie Smith: Maryland an. t. ' n -" w vuoouu, VUU' tederacy, Sarah Brown. This float was aipied by Mrs. J. H. Anderson, nraa. ldent of . the J, K. B. Stuart Chapter u. a. c. 1 Tbe float representing the munlclnal ntilitles was followed by those of th I Misses Sedberry, Miss Holt Miss' Mc uiarmid and Mrs. J. F. rmt miss Josephine Smith; the "Highland- erst the Misses Malpbey in an Irish float; Misses jean Fembertoh and Una j igu in a butterfly float and the "lied Birit.- The prises were awarded as follnwa- rxt . . . . . 7 P"M' M'Mer Penherton Mlaal Anna Maloney. me c9rner-stone-iayin exercises were held at Liberty Point Cart. J.I D. McNeill was master of ceremonies I AS Mdress of WWcome Wat dellveren oy Mayor BuIIard, after which JH. L ' "unara, 1 read the resolutions adopt- J 5ft yeaMld grand nephew of Duncan K, MacRae, who, as a lad of sit year. made a speech of. K-aienn,. it. t'ayette here in iiisb m. a A by H. McD. Robinson, Esq., m a brief speech. r Master MacRae Introduced the ora tor of the day, Chief JflstlcrWalt.ir Clufk, in a ineoeh well oomposod and gracefully spoken and which was high ly praised by Judge Clark "whon ho arose to apeak, Dinner was served to the votemim la the city ball by the ladios. The speeches of Judge Clark, Mr. Robinson and Master MacRae will be found elsewhere. ( , After the baseball game, the always amusing water melon contests and wa ter fights by the fire department took place. At 9 o'clock the fireworks' Illuminat ed the city, and a more, magnificent display has never been seen In this part of the country. The festivities closed with a delight ful reception by the -Elks . in their splendid new building, and the colonial ball, a brilliant dance, and at which one of the prettiest and most charm ing girls in North Carolina,' Miss An nie Theresa McMillan, was crowned queen of the ball, having been votod so by tne people of Fayetteville. ; Fayetteville never presented a more beautiful or . animated appearance, than it did last night Besides the decorations of flags, "hunting, etc., there were several fine electrical dis plays. The old olty hall was brilliant ly Illuminated with myriads qf Incan descent lamps from base to dome and four great arch lights. .;v, The credit for the success of this day, one of the greatest celebrations ever held In North Carolina, Is due to Mrs. S. G. Ayer, chairman of the Lib erty' Point Monument branch of tho Woman's Civic Association, who con ceived "the celebration, and Capt Jas. D. McNeill, who assisted her in plan ning it, and under whose direction the entire programme was so superbly car ried out " :';..;. FAYETTEVILLE MARKETS Revised Dally. ' COTTON. Good Middling cotton, 10 5-8. - . PRODUCE. Reported by A. 8. Melvln Company. Floor 1st pat sack: $3.250150 Family Flour-straight ....$10QOSJ5 Meal bolted 46 lbs. per bo, 90O100 Meal unbolted 48 lbs, per bo, 70075 Bacon hog round per lb ......10U Eggs , . , . 4 . .17018 Bacon sides'..., .,. 11012 Bacon shoulders .... ...,..120iJ Lard N. C .... ...... .......11013 Corn 68 lbs. per bushel ......90095 Oats S3 lbs. nsr bushel ....657o iiss n wr"?" I Honey strained, er lb ... ....708 ..85 wwiry omwr Ducks, ........ .... ...... ......50 Broiler ...... .80025 Hens per head ,...-. .........85040 Rooaterv per head ........30 Bacon Ham ..... ...........18018 . u. Ham New , ,,14015 Guineas . jn Geese ..i...'., ...... ......60075 Feathers new ......... ......35040 Wool washed .V...... ...... .15020 Hides dry, per lb. ...... ...;.12013 Hides green, per S. ...,506 Tallow. .... ....... i .. . . . .405 8hucks i.....:.'....450iO Fodder ........ ...... ....L1O01J5 Hay .....50076 NAVAL STORES. J . . ' . Wllmlnnton Market "s STAR OFFICE, June 21, SPIRITS TURPENTINE Market steady, 8 1-4 cents. ROSIN Market steady, . 32.40 per barrel of 280 pounds. TAR Market flnn,"tl.60. CRUDE TURPENTINE Firm, 81.75 per barrel for hard; 3.76 for dip, and 13.60 for virgin. 1 ; , NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION. The co-partnership for the practice taU tween the uuuo""nea naa uus aay been dlssolv- ed by mutual consent H. McD. ROBINSON, JOHN G. SHAW. - Jane 18th, 1909. P. 155. 4 H. F. 190. V Cash with order. FIVE-YEAR GUARANTEE. WATERLOO GASOLINE ENGINE CO ouu rrlERN BRANCH, Greensboro, N. C - " STATEMENT a h. FOURTH NATIONAL' BANK . OF FAYETTEVILLE, N. C., At the Close ot Business April 28, 1909. , EESonnf'irs- Loans and Bonds...': 714.277.1S 2,069.41 Overdrafts .. Building and Fixturaa".:. 28,qpo.0p i Demand Loans 1132,112.71 Caah and due from banks,, 19489 87 826,993.08 H. W. LILLY, President; JOHN O ELLINGTON, V,Pres. and Caslr. -..t.yfS.51 a HTOWERrsalstant Ca-.s .. Your Bualnesa Gollcltcd. .;,-.W''af---- cool Books., plates.' ' . . -upy uooks, Price list ofhnnla frr,, all A4 "b.tantiol BOOK COVER given The New Boole Ctorc Comnnnv. .. '. '-T- . Oppofjiie loat Oilicc, I L.J JUw.AJkiftJ& ATTORNEY-AT-LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC. Olllces: National Hunk Building Fav etteville, N. C. Special attention given to corporal tlon matters, collecting and conveyano. Ing. Does general practice. Promnt and exact. ' The Horns School for iSs i Faysttsvills N. C. - Will open September 22, 1909, High Scholarship. , Pleasant Bun roundlngs. Terms moderate for Board tod Tul. Uon. This School offers unusual ad vantages In Music, Art, Lauguagei Thorough Instruction In all branches Address; MRS. FANNIE MORROW, or " MISS NENA MORROW, , ...... 623 Haymount, 1 ' ' " Fayetteville, N. 0. f.UnnZan Pita Klumsav tuxjtvu mat qiucrm rm NOTICE. North Carolina Cumberland County In the Superior Court F. H. Townaend vs. Alters Lumbor Co, . ;ij f. ;. The. defendant above named' will take notice that a summons in tho above.' entitled -action was issued against said defendant bn the twelfth day of May, 1909, by the Clark of the superior court of Cumberland county, North Carolina,- for the sum of Ave thousand eight hundred three and 1M00 dollars ($5,803.19) and nine hun dred twenty-nine and 71-100 ($929.71) due said plaintiff by account for' tim ber manufactured into lumber under contract, and undor contract for haul ing lumberrjhlch summons, is return able to the August term of the supe rior court ot said county, commencing on the lint Monday before the first Monday in September,. 1909, ., ,, .. . The defendant will also take notice that a warrant of attachment was Is-, sued by said clerk ot the superior court against the property of the de fendant Warrant is returnable to the said August term'of the superior court, when and where .the Uefendant Is re quired to appear and answer or demur to the complaint; or the relief dmand ed therein will be granted. ; (Signed) A. A. McKETHAN, . Clerk Superior Court This 17th day of May, 1909. , , FOR SALE. We' offer for sale the entire equip ment and business ot The McNeill Bak ery Company. A personal Investiga tion will show this to be a most de sirable opportunity to secure a well established, paying business at a fair price. , Only Bakery ; supplying the wants of 15,000 to 20,000 people. Up-to-date In every particular. Cum berland Cafe and Ice-Cream Parlor in- eluded. Satlafactory reasons given for selling. Every opportunity given any prospective purchaser to see every de tail of the business and its value as a paying and profitable investment THE McNEILL BAKERY CO, 111 Green St, Fayetteville. N. c. d lw-r tf. '.- . . ' ; ,, . A Speedy Cure for Coartpitfaa. MHooitu, DtitkmU. Indlratlai. Lircr Umplalnti, Tired Filing, ttid fan la (bt Mouth, bad Complocioa, Nervoiuneai and all H of u Stonach, tiw and Bowtkv "BhwdlM UvarPUU'" KUy,2 tboraihh. apoa tb bmli arer, andefaraakenaot conuipaUoo and inditatkn, - - T""' rlluS or aa intf uara an. vipRaniit iftw-rfK-u, nor fana a combat habit rsus. prooacm of oinar cathank naa " Bloadlna IJvr Dliu ! tha darjn jrd and torpid lirtrtoita aotanl condition and healthful action. Demon and pnv lar opnatum -f tha bowrti, and reUm thou ua pkauat aymptoma whhh attmd a diwaacd or To aniat la :timing tltia and, tha ioUovini tut-saat-onaaraoffarad. - MMARK8. Evtiyooa who w 'uit lor ur nction oa lha liver, abosld know uut larm donea rarely prom aa auUtactorr aa anull oata, Larf dotea auaply purga and pua out of the an ttm, aaaallT Icarinf tlx boweia eonitipatcd, and "ld" KaKwinf tha anttol the trouble, or ua- norma conation oi tna iiv.r tinvk mJ i . pmerai oaaitn. oa tlx other hand, anuU ooaea develop tha alteraUn affect at the medicine, do not imtaM or conuipata tha boweli, but centlv atimulata K Km. ..j a. acenatuljttaa of bile by dtractlnf ita flow tats the croparcnaar.4la. llMrrfr i, u .i..v.u maooa br ukinj not orer ana or two nilla at bed. ' 1 r-t -l-tt at an aanai 1 . rumiuHn mm. ann 1 I find ftea- Blooaina Liver Pilla" naa moat efiectrre pUI I tver aMd. ThWcanaa - 4.un aiHT anea as nnu am MRS, AMADA'RICHAXDSOat, ISlUwtjliirnj ! BloodlM Ointment caraf Pflaa. toe a box. MoKethan oV Co. gpaclal Aaants. OF CONDITION r I T.Tnn.TTTra 'Capital Stock T. . J Sumlua 100,000.09 Undivided Profits 80,000.01 8,755.6 100,000.0 circulation ; Denoalta Rediscounts .'. 681,074.02 ' $9,600.00 65,000.06 U. 8. Bond Account ..... 1,069,029.67 laVt W ll- Crayons.. Tablet- ' X". Tablet, tVc. 1 a. .. away with each book purchased. - "-at mS T FayelUville, N. C. ' "
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