The North-Carolina standard., 1843-10-18
From the Savannah Georgian.
The Meeting at Cherokee Hill.

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trated by the irresistible truth of Democratic prn
ciples-never was there more complete triumph
or worse discontinue; never had Democrat
more reason to be proud Of the glorious principles
of his party and to loahe those of his opponents,
for never was the truth of the one more ably ad-
vocatcd, or the falacy of the other more perfectly
illustrated; and we predict that it will be long be-
fore the devotees of Whggery in Chatham will
consent to meet the Democracy in another such
conflict.
Agreeably to previous notice, there was large
number of both parties present. The speakers
were John E. Ward and SOL Cohen, Esqrs on
the part of the Democracy, and Frances S. Bar
tow, Esq, and Hon. John Mcpherson Berrien,
for the Wings. MIR. Ward opened and led off in
gallant style, He took up the Whig principles
of Bank" Tariff" " Distribution" and the "a
bolishment of the Veto power" and in a masterly
manner exhibited the falicy and error on which
they are founded. He was peculiarly happy on
his opening subject, the Distribution of the pro-
ceeds of the Public Lands, (Which by the way is
too little understood generally and showed most
conclusively what miserable policy of Govern
ment it is While Mr.. w. was speaking, we heard
an honest countrymen remark to another, in his
own peculiar style, "why he is perfect sledge-
hammer" and we thought the comparison not al
together incorrect, for at every stroke of his NIGH
ty arm, the discordant materials of Coonery seemed
gether magnificent address, every way worthy
of the Orator, and the great cause in which he
was battling.
Mr. Barlow followed Mr. W. upon the other
side, and we should like very much to give de-
scripton of his speech, but really we feel ourself
incapable TO us it was a complete mondescript
"neither fish nor frsh"-but strange admixture
of odds and ends Of every thing-a miniature cdi-
ton of Bolts and Ogle. In fact, we could discov-
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which was delivered by all the Wing orators in
1910, except the mere alteration of few local
phrases to snit the meridian of GeoI gia He COM
menced by slurrng over, but not attempting TO an
swer Mr.. w. on one of the momentous subjects
he had spoken Of Said "the gentlemen had come
here to pirate to us about the bank tariff" SC. He
cared nothing about them and that more local
matters were the proper subject of discussion" I"
| Qt struck US by the way, as being rather singular
that these great governmental questions were not
in ISSUE when the present canvass is for Cover
nor and two members of Congrcss) His speech
abounded in such choice phrases as Democratic
| lies"-"demagogu politicians "-"the respectable
little animal that succeeded Gen. Jackson" &c.
spoke of the enormoIS expense of Steamboat hire
under MIR. Van Baren's adminisration-the great
discount somebody (he knew not who) had to pay
in travelling without U. S. Bank bills, which in,
stitntion he avowcd himself the champion Of In
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| " Fle seems TO have mistaken senseIess vitnpera-
ton, unmcaning denunciaton and unfound,d as
scrton, for argument and common sense" and to
continue the extract, we would say " that this sum-
mary mode of disposing of Difficult, questions,
without any intellectual labor" may some
trouble, but will never satisfy the minds the pno-
| pie" We were sorry to see Mr. B. launch off in
this manner, because know he make, if
disposed, a very clever speech but, we are sure,
his friends presfn must have been panied at the
nnfavorabe contrast Of this with the chase and
eloquent address of the gentleman who proceeded
him. Mr.. Cohen was next upon the carpet, and
here we had another of those calm digniied efforts
which never fail 10 carry conviction. He had not
suffered himself to be ruffled by the improper lam
guage of his opponent nor, to be led astray by the
false issue he had raised but took up severaIy the
great national questions which now agitate the
country, which his perfect familiarity which ena-
bled him to discuss in a most clear and forcible
manner. He showed that the Democratic party
had the authority of the " Veteran Senator him.
SELF who then sat in front Of him (Mr. Berrien)
for advocating or opposing nearly all the great
measure which they now do advocate or oppose
throughout the country.
We here introduce the remarks of Mr. Cnhen
as furnished by another friend, more IN entemso,
which renders it unnecessary to continue both the
sketches here alluded to.
MR. S. COHEN'S REMARKS.
| The following remarks of Mr. Cohen have
been furnished by friend who attended the meet
ing of Wings and Democrats at Cherokee Hill,
and heard the several speakers
Mr.. Cohen rose and after expressing the graft
fcation which he felt at having opportunity
of addressing an assembly Of his felow-citizcns
he assured the meeting that he would not follow
the example which had been set him by MIR. Bar
tow, of abusing his opponents he would scorn to
gain success by such means; he should appeal to
the judgments of those who heard him. On the
subject of State policy, Mr. c. expressed himself
in favor of reforming the currency, Of internal
improvement, of economy, and an amount of tax
alton equal to the necessities of the Government
for the payment of its debts and the support of It's
officers. Mr.. G. said that it was beyond all con
troversy that Democratic representation from
Chatham would be more efficient with a Demo
cratic majority in both Houses to carry out these
, and all other measures, than a Wing delegation
and this Mr. Barlow had admitted for the gentle
, man had said, that when in the Legislature O
| 1841, he "Aad to sing sm01P' in consequences 0
! the large majority against him; and such Mr.. G
assured him would be the same state of things ir
1843, if Mr.. Barlow should have the good IucE
to be elected Mr.. G. then passed to general poll
tics, and affirmed that the two parties now
divided on the Tariff, the establishment of a Ma
tional Bank, the distribution of the proceeds of the