Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-06-01
WEsr PoINT, LEE COUNTY,

Mn. CLARKE:--Notw;thstand the pitless
rain which poured down upon US on Thursday
last, and the almost impossible state Of the roads,
We had a soul-cheering democratic meeting.
At 10 o'clock, A. NJ, the Fort Madison delegl-
ton came in with banners flying, escorted by a
number OF our friends from this place. The Star
Spang'ed Banner and Hail Columbia ere played
by the German band, and the stripes and stars
hoated over them
The brick church, where the court holds its
session, was filed to overfowing at 2 o'clock,
p. NJ. There never was a more enthnsias ic as
semblage gathered together. After the meeting
was fully organized, Col j. G. HAIL, Of Henry
county, took the stand, and delivered a most able
and convincing address. He went back to the
formation of parties in this country, and follow
them down to the present day. He was repeat
eddy interrupted by long continued rounds ofap-
plause. His remarks on the subject OF high
tariff were unanswerabIe, and the absurdity and
hypocrisy of the wings in pretending to protect
farmers was most hnmorously shown in an illus
trasion, which he gave, Of protecting cordwood.
The democracy of Lee county lie under many
| obligations to the Col. for his truly eloquent
remarks.
AUGUSTUS HALF, Esq, followed and review
ed with great force the campaign Of lS4O. The
frauds and dishones. practices Of the wings during
that remarkable year were laid bare to the spnb-
marks abounded flied the house with "unextin.
guishable laughter" Mr.. Hall is young man
Of fine abilities, and destined to take front rank
among public debaters.
Mr.. HusHBERdER. recently from Penneylva-
MA, was then loudly called for. Mr.. H. stated
that he was mechanic and little used to public
| speaking, but fell in duty bound at all times to
respond to demand made upon him BY dem
oerats. He then PROCEEDED to expose the falsity
ts,ft cfa no nv hot fr,4o
States Bank OF Pennsylvania WIS chartered by
democrats. He also examined the subject of a
protective tariff, and showed how the mechanics
and laboring men of his native State were taxed
| by its operations. The manufacturer and cap
italist were benefited, but the day laborer aud
workman were oppressed. His remarks were
listened TO With s.eat attention, inssmuch as he
tathe from State where i Is supposed that
every body is in favor Of high tariff Mr.
Hushherger is plasteTer by trade, and therefore
It surprised many TO hear one, whose profession
was not public speaking, deliver SO powerful and
eloquent address.
MIR WILLIAM Il. TaURsroN next addressed
the meeting, at the repeated request Of the audi.
ence. MIR. T. being farmer and COOP hunter,
stated that he was well acquainted with the his
toy al habits Of that '.varment," and gave a
most'ssside splitting account Of the predatory
and theivish tricks OF the animal. He then pro-
cedei TO amply his remarks 10 the wing party,
and more geuteel coon-skinniug was never viii
messed. Owing to the Iateness of the hour his
remarks We're brief, and he sat down amid the
applause of the meeting.
: During the evening session of convention
addresses We're delivered by Ed. JOHNSTON, Ma
SON, aud PECK. Mr. j. examped the claims OF
Henry Clay to the support Of democrats and
western inch, and gave passing glance al the
I ron songS.er. Mir. Peck examined briefly but
with ability the protective tariff, showing what
burdens ,sere imposed on farmers, ard the shall
low attempt 70 sul. them by wings pretending TO
impose duties IT. thei, benefit!
Mr.. Mason d,se.t principally upon the impor-
lance Of an organizat On of the democratic party,
and dealt ont 10 schismatics, dsorgapizers aud
ssstriped democrats" most magnificent rib
, roasting.
During the meeting, ana whilst the German
band were preparing TO play he Star Spangied
Banner, Capt. Roberts rose and apCiogized 10 the
wings present that the democrats cou.d not ofer
to them the rich banquet of coon songs, but must
cohfine themselves TO those airs which have ever
been esteemed as national anthems by every
American. Upon this several coons s'sloped."
1t was admitted by all present that more
cheering political meeting had never been held
in Lee county. The rcceedings will appear in
the democratic papers. The democrats intend
to perfect their organization Immediately, take
up a full ticket, AND ELECT 1T. Mark the
predction--Lee county is good at the August
election for from 300 to 0 Of democratic ma.
jority. x. Y. q.