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Editorial
January 27, 1849
The North Carolinian
Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
The Cheraw Gazette proposes that North Carolina erect a monument in Charlotte to commemorate the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, validated by a document found by Mr. Bancroft. The editorial endorses the idea, criticizing the North Carolina press for lagging and urging prompt action for a worthy tribute.
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The Cheraw Gazette, (in noticing the fact that Mr. Bancroft has found the document among the archives of England, which establishes the somewhat disputed fact that Mecklenburg county, North Carolina, is entitled to the honor of promulgating the first Declaration of Independence) suggests that the State of North Carolina should erect a monument in "Charlotte Town," to commemorate the glorious deeds of those patriotic citizens who acted so boldly in that day of trial.
The Gazette is ahead of the North Carolina press in this matter, which is not creditable to the latter. Nevertheless, we heartily approve the suggestion, and hope to see it carried out at no distant day. A monument worthy of the event, worthy of the actors in it, and worthy of this great Union, ought to be erected there by a grateful people.
The Gazette is ahead of the North Carolina press in this matter, which is not creditable to the latter. Nevertheless, we heartily approve the suggestion, and hope to see it carried out at no distant day. A monument worthy of the event, worthy of the actors in it, and worthy of this great Union, ought to be erected there by a grateful people.
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Mecklenburg Declaration
Monument
Independence
North Carolina
Charlotte
Patriotic Citizens
What entities or persons were involved?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Mr. Bancroft
Cheraw Gazette
Charlotte Town
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Proposal For Monument Commemorating Mecklenburg Declaration Of Independence
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Monument Erection
Key Figures
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Mr. Bancroft
Cheraw Gazette
Charlotte Town
Key Arguments
North Carolina Should Erect A Monument In Charlotte Town To Honor The Patriotic Citizens Who Promulgated The First Declaration Of Independence
The Cheraw Gazette Is Ahead Of The North Carolina Press In Suggesting This
The Suggestion Is Heartily Approved And Hoped To Be Carried Out Soon
A Monument Worthy Of The Event, Actors, And The Union Ought To Be Erected By A Grateful People