The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-09-25

tiers Of the Democracy Of the County OF Chatham
esinced, on Wednesday evening the 18th instant, that
the Republican flame was still burning bright on the
| altar OF Liberty.
\ Col. Jackson, President Of the association, tool
the Chair, when three cheers for the President were
loudly called for. They we're responded TO by th'
desfening voices Of the unsubdued Democracy ant
compliment Of his fellow citizens, and proceeded te
review the result Of the elections which have trans
| pred and which commenced IN Louisiana, and wh'ef
Maine, the Star Of East, had 80 gaanty followed
up with shout for
| YOUNG HICKORY,
DALLAS AND VICTORY.
Col. J. was frequently cheered, but when he allu
ded TO Maine, the wekn rang with the cheers OF the
Democracy of Oglethorpe's ancient city.
| When tho President sat down, Solomon Cohen
Esq was loudly called for. He obeyed the call, anc
| in address replee with argument, Astounding u
facts, and feryid IN appeals TO the patriotism OF h'
hearers he at some length delighted an attentive an
dience.
His illustrations Of the unequal influence of the
present Tariff enlivened with anecdoie, aud his cor
rect and manly display Of the benefits to be derived
! FROM aDnexation-his denuDcatons Of the arch ene-
my Of our domestic instutons-John Quincy Adams
--cad, by the renegade Clay, with the influence Of
office, which has increased his power TO insult peo-
Pile which his patriot father in the days of the Revo
luton, cherished as brethren in righteous causeal
| gained for Mr.. Cohen the merited paudils OF the
! Democrats who enjoyed the pleasure Of listening 10
| the eloquent gentleman.
! When he concluded his speech, the President
ed the thanks of the Association for The eloquent ad-
dress of Mr.. Cohen, which was carried by unani-
| nous acclaim. t
The Association then, after word of caution from
the President to discard the aspersions, attempted TO
be thrown on the grand parents of those whom the
Democracy will delight TO elevate to honorable
trusts, and after exhorng all TO judge every man ac-
cordng to his own merits the proper test IN coun-
try where the humble man, who boasts no ancestry,
stands by the side Of him, who inherited the blood Of
glorious Revolution, both satisfied with the proud
title of American citizens and both battling shoulder
TO shoulder for the dissemination of correct prnci-
Pies adjourned the meeting to Monday evening next,
when addresses may be expected.
BRYAN COUNTY
According to previous notice given, very large
meeting was held at William J. Shuman's in this
County, Saturday the l4th instant and from eve
ry demonstration the People rising in their ma
jesty IN this patriotic and gallant state.
There were present many highly respectable ind-
vduals of both parties, from Liberty, Tattnall Bull
loch, and Edingham, and few from Chatham and
Mcintosh.
The meeting WIG called to order by DR.. Raymond
Harris, of Bryan, and Newman Bradley, Esq, of Ii
berry, who proposed that old UNIFORM and consistent
Democrat, DR.. Charles w. Rogers, of Bryan, as
President, supported by the veteran leaders, Captain
Joseph Jones, Eli Futch, William II. Edwards, Enoch
Daniel, and Isaac Barbour, Vice Presidents; and
Mr. Benjamin Stiles was appointed Secretary.
DIR. Rogers presented the various subjects for
discussion, 10 clear, calm and dispassionate adj
dress, in which he alluded to the tari as oppressive
to the South the distribution of the proceeds of the
public lands, part and parcel of the same runous
measure; TO the modification of the veto preroga-
tive, destructive to the balance Of power in the
Government; and finally, to the annexa ion of Tex
as as necessary measure TO the repose and safety
Of the South.
When Dr. Rogers closed his address, he called
upon Mr.. Henry ii. Jones, (son Of Capt. j. Jones'
OF Liberty county, 10 address the meeting. This
young advocate OF Democracy aid addressed
the meeting for nearly hour the subject of the
annexation Of Texas His speech was replete with
sound doctrine and statesman like views, that would
have done credit TO an older head Often during his
speech was he cheered by the plaudts of an admir-
ing and delighted auditory. 1t has not often fallen
to our lot TO see the pleasing spectacle of father and
son. side by side, struggling for the perpetuaon oil
those liberties, secured by revolutionary ances-
tors. This spectacle was heightened by the fact
that Charles b. Jones, Esq, an older SON. was then
known to be absent attending a meeting at Lumber
City, where he doubtless battled with indomitable
spirit in the caue 1t is well known that the father
OF Capt Jos. Jones fell martyr at the siege of Sa-
yaDnsb, and in the heat OF battle the great cause
OF American freedom. Who was he, and what was
his party name? He was a Wing Of l776 who re-
sisted the unjust taxation which the mo.her couatry
was seeking TO impose On the colonies. Now let us
ask who II Is that Is seeking TO impose, and indeed
has imposed, still more onerous system Of taxa.
lion on this country and especially on the South
than that which was resisted by our fathers Let
facts answer the question. 1t is Henry Clay and
his federal coadjutors and followers under the de-
ceptIve name Of Nhg;" a name they have pollu-
ted aud dIsgraced, and under the sanction of which
We haye hes me In, crfy nd A -,
the manufacturing portions of the country are wal.
lowing IN wealth and rolling In spendor under the
operation OF he protective system realizing no less
than 30 or 40 per cent upon every dollar OF capital
invested, whilst the South IS not making than
per cent, and IN many cases suffering actual loss
But TO return. The President next invited Thos
4. Lloyd, Fsq, Of Chatham, to address the meet
ing. Here we must scknowl ledge our inadequacy To
do him justice. His personal appearance is prepo
sesspg, his manner bland and courteous whilst bis
bearing and department are dgnlhed and command
ing He took up every subject presented for d
cussion. His arguments on the Tariff were close
and logical, eyincing deep thought and sound rehec.
ton, and were addressed TO the understanding and
the same may be said OF the kindred subjects which
he handled. His illustrations we're familiar and
trust went home with conviction 10 every mind
| ii,s appeal behalf Of Texas was overpowering
and drew evidence OF deep feeling from many Of the
auditory IL does not require the spirit Of prophecy
to lorete his destiny. lie will be a shining light IN
ue Democratc ranks, and we commend hun TO the
fostering Of the soil Of his birth and the friends
| OF his nativity.
When Mr.. Lloyd concluded his speech, the presd-
ing officers adjourned ne meeting, amidst the raptu-
rous applause OF the audience to partake Of COLA
ton provided by Mr.. Shuman, which being dis posed
Of they returned TO the stand, when the president in
yiied Lew s. DLyon Esq. OF Chatham, TO speak on
the occasion. Judge D'Lyon arose and spoke for
the space OF three hours, 10 strain Of argument eo
quence, sarcasm, and anecdote, seldom, If ever
| equalled on an occasion like the present He held
| up to scorn and rdicule the winnings and nconsis
tences Of the present Wing leaders 10 Georgia, who
| formerly belonged TO the state-rghts party and on
posed the protective policy. lie read their opinions
then and now; here Mr. Berrien came IN Tor his
share and in the minds eye of every unpreiudiood