Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1852-11-02
The Democratic Rally.

of this county. A cannon had been cast expressly
for the occasion. We admire the enthusiasm and
political spirit which prompted the ringleaders of
the Democracy to possess this "valuable auxila-
ryf' but, really we can see no propriety in asso
ciating the name of Crank Pierce" with such a
weapon. Our first impression was, that it was
cast by some villainous Wing, who wished to
aggravate his Locofoco neighbors, by reminding
them of the 'msfortunes' OF their candidate. A
cannon named Frank Percep That is infa-
nous, thought we. Such irony as that is too BIT
ter, and deserves rebuke. Judge of our surprise,
therefore, when we were informed that the can
non was absolutely cast by Locofocos, in sober
earnest, and was actually intended as "compli-
ment' ~ to the little General.
About 10 o'clock, amid the huzzas and firing of
guns, the distinguished speakers (Dr. Edison B.
Olds, and Mr.. Cox arrived. OF the latter gen.
tlemen we had frequently and favorably heard.
We were somewhat surprised to find him in such
company.
DR.. Olds spoke the greater part of the after
noon in his usual manner. We did not hear him;
we felt no desire to hear him. We have no relish
for blasphemy vulgarty, and abusive epithets;
and knowing the Doctors reputation as a black
guard we remained at home. Those who heard
him, inform us that for falsehood, blasphemy, and
filthy abuse, the speech was without parallel.
Yet we are told that professors of religion who
were present manifested peculiar satisfaction and
delight at his ridicule of sacred things. Weleave
such persons to the own reflections. Should po-
ltical excitement ever tempt us TO commit SINH
don either our religion or our politics altogether,
for the sake of consistency.
Of DR.. Olds, and his speech, we have but few
words to say. We believe him to be morally, as
well as politically, dishonest-none more so out
side of the penitentiary. He was kicked out Of
the Whig party for his rascality; and has been a
source of annoyance-a dsgrace-a plague to
Locofocoism ever since. They have endeavored
to kick him out of their party; but finding him
determined to remain, they now make use of his
talents as sanderer to the best advantage posi-
BILE. His speeches are calculated to make con-
verts 10 Locofocoism only of those who are nc
credit to the Wing party.
J In the evening" Mr.. Cox, of GAINESVILLE, younl
gentleman of rare talents and learning, and with
al, fine orator, addressed the Democracy. Hav
ing read some Of the productions of Lis pen will
pleasure and profit, we felt considerable anxiet
to hear him. Accordingly, we obtained seat a
an early hour, and listened attentively to the en-
tire address; and although we cannot agree wit
D him in any one particular, we pronounce hi
q speech the faireSt, the ablest, and the best W
have ever listened to, from any gentleman of tn
opposite party. Were all our political opponent
y to pursue as honorable a course, there would
d much more pleasure in listening to them, and fs
o more satisfaction in replying. Mr.. c., of course
+. nsed every argument which could possibly
made to favor his views; he availed himself {
every prejudice against any measure of Whig PEI
icy; no weapon of sophistry or eloquence ws
= neglected. In fact, his whole speech resemble
'' the plea of an able lawyer, who has difficu
IS case to gain and large reward offered as an il
e ducement to make an extraordinary effort. I
!, this kind Of opposition, we do not object. 1t
highly honorable, compared with that which "
d are accustomed to meet. But let US examine Il
'e Speech briefly; for we have neither time spaC
r. for extended remarks:
is /. He asserted that the Wings had abandont
4 all their former principles-that they were not
favor of q National Bank (and here he entertaint
= his audience for half an hour in his abuse of tn
10 obsolete meaSure.) He did not tell us that &c
E. Washington favored the measure; nor did he te
L.. Al L., Nil; ,JYo,r
ton this was pet Democratic measure-that Il
Democratic party headed by Mr. Madison, W
the National Bank party We did not expect hi
to tell us that. Nor did we expect from him al
:" information respecting Gen. Jackson's "takll
ID the responsibility" in violation Of lawn vol
is ton of the charter granted by CCngress-to "r
S. move the deposits" thus compelling this "mol
IN ster' to suspend operations, and causing Il
;, utter ruin of thousands of our commercial me
;" 1t was fair enough for him to omit all this; b.
. cause these facts would not have added much
TO the force of his argument. But we pass that b
For one, we are not particularly favorable to
nj National Bank; but we are opposed to the viol
d., ton of charters or contracts
. A'CA1 HC odlu INC w HlBS ndu aDduuOHeu lne
" opposition to the treasury and the reven,
III tariG-had abandoned the idea of protection, &
r. The first is true, to some extent; which may
" accounted for in various ways. Honest men no
10 have the control of the finances of governmer
u The SwartwoutS, the BoydS, the Prices, etc., VIII
in former years, gave such admirable illustratio
as of the practical workings of this system, ha
r been succeeded by men of integrity. The law
1g not the same. The premiums offered for dsho
" eSty in the old law have been stricken out, al
- puniShments inserted in their stead. The 60
discoveries in California have slightly increas
=" our specie currency. Notwithstanding all TIL
s. however, we do occasionally find grumblers, w
~ talk something on this wise:
Of "Can any Democrat tell us where that 'ha
ia money currency is, that the Sub Treasury Sy
tenn was to give uSi For years has that beaut
s. full cunency-regulator been N operation, b
&C.. where is the 'hardmoneyP Is il in your pocket
Democrats2 Have you got the pewter there,
no have you got roll Of ragged shinplaStersP Ho
y. isit2 Suppose you take out your purse and Sa
IsiY yourselves on this point. Have one of "
m seen tjve dollars in silver at one time, for the Ia
re SIX months2 II you have, we should like to s.
you. IT would be curiosity to us. Have "
N even got small notes on your own state bank
II. Are they not also deRied you by your Locofo
Legislature. They promised you hard mono
%, and IN place OF il give you rags that bear no 9th
,a voucher OF being money, except spndry fgu
" marks upon them, 1t is nonsense fer you to rtfu
L A.. Il Il. a