The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-10-29

On the 2ist instant, in preparation for
start for the Arson meeting the Log Cabin
erected by the Charlotte TIppecanoe Club
| vas paraded through the streets, and after
haltinq before Col. Alexander's Hotel the
LADIES' cheered US on BY singing two admit
rable songs, one the Old North State, writ
ten by Judge CASTOR, and the other com
posed by gentleman Of this place, when
the Company was dismissed. On the mora
ing Of the 22d an early start wac made for
tue place Of meeting. On the morning Of
the pa in proceeding to Mr., Culberthson's
Il was truly gratifying 10 Us "a see such
number Of determined spirits going to the
Meeting, and line Of carriages and horse.
men wac for at least bali mile extended
slong the road Shortly after our ARRIVAL
| the procession was formed III the following
order, Gen. Means acting as Grand Mar
shal, assisted by the following gentlemen,
Who were the Chief Marshas of each coun.
Is, VIZ: Col. Wallace Of Cabarrus, Col.
Stt Of Mecklenburg, Col. DAVIS Of Mont
gomery, Col Wadlle Of Arson, and one
from Richmond, name not kuowh
CABARRuS COUNTY
Had a Log CABIN with several Banners,
cne having a likeness OF Gen. Harrison with
this inscription on one side Nm. IL. liar.
1 nson the Peoples eholce-iiarrison and
4 Iyler-One Presidential Term--No Stand
\ ing Army--Nu reduction "a wagcs-No
4 Sub. Treasury safety Of the Public mo-
n uey.n On the other side was inscribed
Y Cabarrus-,he splri, Of her Fathers on the
4 20th Of May 1915, still! aniioatcs her gal.
N ant sous in ls4O-Fort Mcigs and the
81 Thames the Farmer Of North BEND" On
~ enother Banner was Inscribed I" Cabarrus,
Wing l775, Wing $40. Wcare ready.
neat Banner was presented BY this del
egation to Arson, and one received IN re.
turn, She had Company Of Cavalry and
Infantry, besides goodly number Of her
Log Iahln BOYS out.
MECKLENBURG
Game next. She had log CABIN with
The usual decorations, with a live Raccoon
and Gypsum. There were two Banners
ph one was inscribed "The Hornets of
Aiecklenburg commenced building 10Th
llay l175-.Old McckIeuburg we are here"
The other Banner was carried in honor Of
he first Company formed in this County
commanded by Abram Alexander, who
was Chairman Of the Convention who de-
clared independence in 1919. On 4 was
the following inscription on one side " First
Militia Company--Abm. Alexander, Capt.
also Chairman Of the Convention IN May
20, l775.n On the other side Wing IN
75-Whig in 40 THIS Flag Was pre-.
sented to the Arson Delegation. There
we're between and 900 delegates.
RICHMOND
Came next. She hsd Banner on one
side Of which was inscribed Richmond
Couniy--All all Wings but TO- Ga the
other Liberty, Union and the Consiltu-
ton. From Name To ynslaua, Harrison,
Tyler and Reform" She was well repre-.
@nted.
MONTGOMERY
Was there with her Banner, oil ono side
was inscribed . From the Wing county OF
Montgomery. We are drilled Tor the con
filct, 1902 strong" We are opprcSscd.-
our redemption is at hand" rcspecla'
bic delegation was present,
ANSON
Brought, up the rear. She had two Log
Cabins with appropriate Banners. The
Log Cabin from Wadesboro displayed I
very neat Banner painted by Lady o
Wadesboro, representing the "farmer .
North Bend " with his left hand resting OF
Cannon tone of Amos hendalls baby
waker,) Log CABIN aud Farming lmplc
ments, surrounded by an elegant wreath o
roses. AT the top of the Banner was IN
scrlbed "To the Polls To the Polls. "
log CABIN Bows. at the bottom "On'
ballot more and the spoilers are routed
The design and execution of this Banne
reflects the highest credit on the lady VIII
executed 1t. This Banner was presented
as a compliment to the Mecklenburg Dele
CATION, and it viii be preserved with car
as sacred relict by them. The Log tah
IN from Metonsylllo was decorated with
Banner ON which was inscribed Barrlso
and Tyler-No Sub. Treasury-No 300