Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-20

Col Polk and Gov. Jones are still stumping il through
the State. We annex a sketch OF a debate between them
in Tennessee. Polk is a very fine stump-speoker-rc
markable considering his imidiy and the badness Of his
cause. But Gov. Jones is said to surpass him vastly, and
from all accounts is one OF the very finest disclaimers in the
confederacy.
We infer from the Tennessee papers. that Polk Is in a
tight place in regard to the Tariff. He has been abusing
the Tariff most venomOusy and crying himself up
as a first rate Free Trader but tho papers have
referred to the Journals OF Congress. and found that
Polk voted and spoke for the Tariff OF '32-which L.
We'd higher duties on many articles than the present Tariff
and which particular duties are the especial subjects OF
his denuneiation. So closely cornered is he. that he has
published two or three addresses. attempting to excuse him.
self. But every effort a, extrication only sinks him deeper
in the mire of Inconsistency
From the Nashville Banner.
JONES AMI POL IN EAST TENNESSEE.
With much pleasure we copy from the Wing the follow.
ing extract ct a private letter To a gentleman Of this city,
dated
CHATTANOOGA, June 4, ls43.
DEAR SIRs-knowing that you feel an interest in the can
vass, l must give you some account OF the meeting OF Gov.
Jones and Col. Polk at this place. On Friday lastthey address
sed the largestassemblage Of persons which has convenedhere
since the days OF the Cherokee removal. Attracted by the no.
vety Of the scene Qor nothing of the kinds practsed OF even
tolerated. in their State by candidaiesfor the Executive Office
and also by the celebrity OF Col. Polk as a popular orator,
more than 100 citizens Of Georgia, consisting OF ladies, di.
vines, Congressman, members of the legislature, and other
citizens, came crowdlng in to Witness, rs many thought,
the demOluon OF the Governor OF tennessee by the great
political debaier and unnvaned stamp orator, Col. Polk.
The church building had been 'set in ORDER for the coca.
sion, but by 10 O'Clock it was ascertained that it would not
hold one-hith OF the people, and speedy preparations were
made for the conflict in the grove. Both candidates knew
and felt the, interest which not only our own citizens, but
distinguished men in Geogia, felt in the result.
Polk led OFT finely, aud at the end ola speech of two hours
and Il half, left political friends and foes we'll satisfied with
the manner If not the matter ofit. 1t in the main was plausi.
bic, ingenious and at times foreible. He pressed his own
arguments with great ~vehemence, earneStness and apparent
candor. lie appeared TO anticipate Jones. and To rcfute
successfully in advance all strong points which he could
make on his side OF the important questions which divide
the two great political parties. Many felt that Jones was
already "a used up man" without the trouble of having any
agency in 1t himself. Jones' friends looked grave. and felt
grayer. He commenced firmly, beautifully, boldly, and
had not spoken hive minutes, when they were complete
ly relieved from all apprehension of n failure OF defeat on
his part. Those who have heard him often, say he has sci
dom made a more happy effort. His speech was eloquent
argumentatve, convincing, overwhelming. His friends
were reJoiced, and his political enemies mortified ana con-
fouDded.-Never before did | witness such a glorious ti.
umPh OF mind over mind-oi reason over sophistry.-An in.
cicent which actually occurred n few minutes after Jones
had commenced his speech, will serve to illustrate its effect.
An old farmer present, who was not decided in his prefer.
ence, about the close Of Folks speech expressed to DR.. ).
his appreciation OF At, and his belief that it could not be salts
iactorIy answered by Jones, near whom he was standing
said he thought 'fron Jones looks he wouldn't do."-
When Jones arose to speak, the tanner took his seat direct.
Iy IN frontof him. In u few minutes he arose TO his feet
stood a minute, looked around him impaiently, back al
Jones, and then hastily around again when his eve caught
that OF Dr.. 5. about twenty yards fIom him in the rear OF the
""N -iiANNA SaANt ht 20 40 LUG, ne Z. lie |
looked back at Jones, listened a few minutes longer, again
turned his eyes on DIR. 5. and said with animation. Hen do
DO GENTLEMEN walked briskly out of the crowd.
mounted his horse and of. Jones continued and made
one OF the most effective popular speeches which has ever
through hall or grove in East Tennessee. His
were all ready TO shout in the language of the old
gentleman, Hen DO; 'under such a captain and in such u
cause we snail certainly achieve one of the proudest politi-
cal triumphs, OF the age" Jones closed and Polk replied
to him for twenty minutes, exhibiting all the skill Of the
veteran political iacncian. His political friends collected
him IN the rear OF the stand, and frequently, but feebly
him by the ciapping Of hands,-evidendy and
paipably a forced effort to relieve his fall, Jones replied 10
him for fifteen minutes IN his happiest vein-was repeatedly
and enthusiastically cheered, aud when he finished, the al.
universal shout OF 'huua Jones' resounded thro' the
woods Surely never before was a champion of Democra.
cy so wouIly discomftied. An felt it; and all candid men,
Democrats. acknowledged il.
Several conversions from Democracy to Wing principles \
openly avowed before the assembly dispersed. Moth
ng IN the contrary dlrecuon-all tends 10 the right point;
and Judging from the commencement here, and what | I'm.
iestand from 1t at Jaster, our Wing friends in the West
have no mlsglvIngs as 10 the result in East Tennessee.
lam glad to inform you that Gov. Jones' health is still
improving, and litle doubt may be entertained of his physi.
cal ability To prosecute the canvass successfully to a close.
Very respectfully, &c.