The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1846-07-10

man, JOHN A. GILMER, Esq, has the lead
ing place in this weeks paper. The posi-
,ious OF mr. Gilmer We esteem t9 be i'm.
preguable. Tho explicit manner in which
they are here se, forth makes this commu
u,calion worthy to be the TEXT BooK of the
campaign. - Greensboro Patriot.
4 CERMANTON, Stokes County, June !5th
EDIToRs or THE PATRIOT On Salur.
day last, an interesting affair came off al
| this place, which presume one of the par.
ties thinks a ruinous affair TO his interest.
The Militia Officers had appointed that day
for their Companies to meet, in order to
raise Volunteers for the Mexican war. By
some of the Democratic leaders, this was
thought to be favorable opportunity for
their candidate for Governor 20 appear and
address the people. This was thought 10
be most favorable time, as the occasion
would necessarily draw together a large
number Of persons from every part Of the
county; the waving Of plumes, the ear.
piercing fife and soul-Stirrng drum would a.
rouse mueness into eloqueHce; every thing
was prepared for a tremendous out pouring
OF patriotic sentiment and The star OF De.
mocracy was anticipated 10 rise in the as
cendani,
expected, the Militia attended prompt.
ly; fine sturdy.looklng set Of men, too,
in every way looking as If they we're wor.
thy OF being The countrymen Of Gaines and
Forsyth. They were assembled and ad.
dressed by lha, sterling Patriot, Col. $40
RER, who formerly commanded the RegI.
meni, in speech ofabout an hour in length,
IN a strain Of lofty patriotism and burning
eloQuence. The result was, tina, fitiy.two
sturdy well looking men turned out, and
vowed tina! they were ready to march TO
glory or the grave whenever The interest of
their country required it.
Now was conceived TO be the time for Mr.
Shepard to address the people: every prepa.
ruiion was made for his convenience and &C
commodation.
lnthe commencement Of bis Speech, he
expressed the pleasure he felt in meeting
that portion Of his fellow citizens informed
them tina, he was candidate for the Guber.
Material chair, which he hoped to receive;
and after a few jumps he aligh.ed upon the
poor Whigs-Whig doings--Whg sayings
villany, and many other euch hand
some things. This was all done in q style
evidently showing that he wished to Gnd
champion worthy of his steel. During his
remarks he commented at large upon the
Tariff OF s42 touched softly and lightly on
The Sub-Treasury spoke in high strains Of
the Mexican War and the deeds of vaoE |
which covered Gen. Taylor and his army
with glory. lie undertook 10 show how ~.
nous and oppressive the Tariff WAS upon the |
poor; how il served 10 Gil the pockets Of the |
rich; that the policy Of The Wings was to
aid foreign interests, at the expense Of the
great mass of our own, On which he was
most unhappy
The Wing policy in relation to the public
lands came In for full share Of his thunder
md lightning: could not perceive wha, in.
teresl any State had 10 expect bonus from
the Government. and said that the policy Of
the Democratic party was that the proceeds
of sales should be paid into the general cot.
lers.
His next subject vas denunciation Of a
U. s. Bank. He praised in unmeasured |
terms the State Bank system, and pronouu
ced i, 10 be the sefes, aud mos, uniform that
could be devised for regulating exchange.
Alter having thus disposed Of all subjects
relative 10 the General Government, he de.
scended TO State affairs, when he took q ride
on the Railroad for considerable length Of
time, in which his competitor, Gov. Graham
and the Wings came in for iulI share Of his
remarks. Ia this, however, he was ex.
.remely careful never 10 90 back farther
than the session Of 1888. He admitted that
the bonds which were given in l5il 10 in
dcmnify the State against all and every liza.
bility, for It's endorsement, Of the bonds 10 the
amount Of 100000, we're good at the time
they were received but thai many Of them
had since become insolven,; aud ultimately
gave it as legal conclusion that 1t was
doubtful whether these bonds could be col.
leCied.
The conduct of Gov. Graham for bidding |
the sum Of 1868, 900 for the Road, the O.
limited by the Legislature, was an
outrage upon the rights Of the State, ns the
same nigh, probably have been purchased
for mere nominal SUN.
After he ended bis remarks, loud calls
were made for John A. Gimer, Esq who |
to be present in attendance at our
County Court.
couiess tina, have never before wines |
sed such rout. We ate oil proud Of The |
noble bearing Of Gen. Taylor, and his little !
army but their rout of The Mexican army
was not so complete as the overthrow Of the |
" talented young Senator from Wake"
Mr.. Gilmer, like bold and gallant lead
or, reversed the order Of his adversary's
Speech; and with feafess confidence,
which truth and honesty inspires, opened his
battery, and a, every fire, the hull Of his OPP
ponenl received hot shot, which soon told
with remarkable effect; and the talented
young Senator" called for a parIey, which
was not granted until full rou, had taken
place.
He stated that he had heard much said u.
galnst his absent friend, Gov. Graham, and
much said AGAINST the w hip party. IN Iela.