The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-10-03
GREAT GATHERINGS
THE PEOPLE!
NORTH CAROLINA.
WAKE UP OLD RIP VAN wINKLE!

WAKE UP RIP VAN wMKLE!l
We hope this proud old Commonwealth WILL al
the November election, wheel into the Democratic
column, and give her electoral vote TO JAMES h.
Polk, the paiernal grandson of EZEKIEL Polk, a
solder Of the Revolution, and native of her own
SOIL and TO GEORGE MTTLM DALLAS, of Pennsyl-
vana, whose political principles above suspicion.
They are both true and genuine friends of their
country, and worthy Of the confidence Of the Demo
cratic party. Arouse to action, united and energetic,
and let your battle cry be, Republicans Of North Ca
rolna, your country hrst-your country last-your
country forever-and down with British dictaton.
MEETING IN CUMBERLAND.
The North Carolnian says, at large and respeo-
table meeting Of the democ 'acy of Cumbe land held
in the Town Hall in Fayetteville, the 18th ins,apt'
Thomas L. Hybart, Esq, was called to the Chair, and
James w. Strange and VIM kirkpatrick were APP
pointed Secretaries.
The chairman made few appropriate remarks,
EXPLAINING the object of the meeting, when Major
Henry Mclean and Offered the following reso-
luons which were received with applause and
unanimously adopted
Resoired That as the emblem of our party will
raise Hickory Pole at Liberty Point, on next Sa-
lurday week, the 2Sth instant, at which time and
place invite the Democrats Of this and the adja
cent counties TO unite with US.
Resoiped, That the Democrats of Cumberland, il
they try, add one hundred TO their majority in
August last
Resolved That the Democrats of North Carolina,
If they try, add the vote Of North Carolina to the
majority which Polk and Dallas will have in No
yember.
Resoiped, THAT WE WILL TRY.
After the adoption OF the resolutions Mr.. Dobbin
remarked hat the prospects of the democratic party
now give such assurances OF victory that the recent
elections IN Maine had thrown such gloom our
opponents, that 1t was generally looked upon GER
tam by the we'll informed that Polk and Dallas
would be elected and he could not the reason
why, when Name and New Hampshire and New
York and Michigan and Arkansas and Mississippi,
and all these States were going for the democrats,
that North Carolina should not go with them too
He therefore called for the reading OF the last
LUTON again; and 1t was again passed by acc lama
ton, and with applause.
On motion OF DR.. Cameron, a committee of ten
were appointed 10 make arrangements for carrying
into effect the first resolution, as follows:
Thomas N Cameron, Charles Montague, Henry
Mclean James Mckethan William Cade, J. r..
Gee, J. w. Strange, Henry Erambert w. l.. Gil
more, Geo. 5. Hodges.
On motion the thanks of the meeting were rendered
to several gentlemen of the party for their efficient
aid in getting up flag TO be mailed TO the mast y"
on the day OF the raising.
DIR. Cameron moved that MIR. James C. Dobbin
be requested To address the meeting on the occasion
referred TO, which motion was unanimously carried
After the regular business Of the meeting was fin
ished, James G. Dob0n, Esq, introduced the follow
ing resolutions which were unanimously adopted
Mr.. Dobbln preiaced their Introduction by remark
ing that he hoped they would not be considered in
appropriate TO the occasion, although not political
n sDl Al lac nd IN hey
meet with heary response from every generous
mind OF each party;
Resolued, That we have received with feelings Of
tie deepest grief, the mournful Intelligence OF the
demise OF our late distinguished fellow citizen Col.
Michael Hoke Of Lincoln. That view this
affective event with the more solemnity -because
but recently he moved m our midst and by his gen
temsnly bearlng-hl, honorable and winning frank
ness-hs spirited aud manly eloquence, he secured
lasting CLAIM To the esteem and admiration of US all.
Resolved That we deplore this dIspensaton OF an
Allwise Providence not merely as a party, bot as
individuals and citizens, that the State has lost an
eminent public servant and society an ornament.
Resoired That the Secretary Of this meeting trans
NIT copy of the above resolutions TO the family of
the deceased slight testimonial of our sincere
sympathy IN their sad bereavment
In the course Of the proceedings Mr. James w.
Strange introduced and read he following pathetic,
patriotic, and beautiful lines:
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Her Chieflam who lore it lies low IN the tomb;
The bright Star Of The west hath faded and gone,
And Democracy weeps aloud for her son
He's gone from her councils-he's gone from her
tn ongi
The foremost in battle, the brayest, the strong,
He rallied her forces from mountain to main
He rallied them long, nor rallied m vaiu.
They came like army prepaid TO do fight,
They loved the good cause, and they knew It was
right
H.. drew from its scsbbard Democracy's blade,
As IL glrtterd and shone, her foes stood dismayh.
He on his frontlet strength wisdom, and
youth;
In his heart ever warm, glow'd virtue and truth
He's gone from her throng but he lives with her yet
His name sod his worth she never forgt.
Though dead he yet speaks "lour cause It is Just
Your foes in the field and meet them you must,
There's a charm in his name which faith doth i'm
part,
Democracy loves il, the pride Of her heart
She's a battle to 6ght-her leaders away,
But know ing his watchward she need not delay
She'll thok on him oft IN the heat Of the fight,
IND thinking on him put tie foe TO the fight.
Cardinals far face is shrouded in woe
Her heart II is sad and her spirits are low.
A Jewel Of value hath dropped from her brow,
And feeling her loss she doth mourn for 1t now.
The son Of her bosom hath gone 10 his rest
The star that shone brightly bath sunk in the west.
The voice Of her statesman is hushd in her hall,
And answer he " make, though loudly she call.
Carolina has lost what she cannot reg in;
Yet weeps for her loss though her tears are in vain
The jewel she dropp'd is now crumbling to dust
But the name other Hoke-her pride and her trust
Like her charter from which she's sworn not to part
She'll clasp it forever with pride to her heart
On motion the meeting adjourned to meet again al
the time ardplace Of the raising.
GEORGIA AGAIN!
THE MEETING AT CAssvttIr