The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-03
For the Western Democrat.


lenburg. the day appointed the week previous iol
public discussion OF the merits (and deimerIts)
of the new organization, called Know Nothing
alias American party. AS ! do not propose 10
speak in detail of the speeches made on the &C.
casion. will merely notice in the first place lac
order in which they ,copc, and next, some oil tRe
points touched on by each speaker.
First. in the order Of speaking was juNIUs A.
Fox, Esq, OF Columbus, Ga, formerly OF this
place. He began by q most beautiful and touch
ing alusor to The early days Of his hoyhood,
spent IN this place, and whilst many things had
occurred to mar and dampen the pleasant memo.
res Of the past, others again had taken place
which served greatly to lessen the regrets one
might baye in regard to past events, and .disPei
many doubts as 10 the future. He then read the
know nothing !" Rlatform," as adopted at Phila.
thereon, be displayed in a mastery and eloquent
style, the evil tendencies of this party, in the event
OF its SUCCESS 10 gaining power. and their nncon.
stitutional exactions Of those who join these mid
night crockers. Occasionally Mr.. Fox mixed in
some anecdotes creating roars of laughter. On
the whole, he did himself great credit, increasing
he attachment of his former friends. and COM
manding the admiration Of his political foes. (per
sonay, he has none.) He gives evidence Of such
powers will place hin, high in the scale of dis.
tnction among his fellow men, and long may he
be spared to his friands, that they may realise the
high hopes and future success they so sincerely
entertain and desire for him.
Next in order, was Mr.. V. C Barringer. know.
nothing. of Cabarrus county. Mr.. B. is Mr.. F's
Senior by many years, and appears to have bes-
towed much time and attention 10 The statistical
sight Of the principles (if any they have,) Of that
nonenty commonly called "!Sans." He appears,
however. contrary to general impression to pos
sess some taste for jest and anecdote, and brags
greatly on the quiet serenity Of temper aud pa
tlence which his darling "Sans" displays; and,
by way Of illustrating this very commendable land
| fear only good) trait in Sans character, Mr.. B.
remarked that when child learning his cate.
chsm, he was asked who was the most patient
man? Job-but now if he were asked the ques.
ton, he verify believes his answer would be
Sc San,." Hector, like his voice, is still for-Sa,,a
Mr.. B. evinces considerable talent as a disclaimer
and the zeal and energy displayed by him in his
on the occasion referred to, are worthy
Of higher, nobler and better cause. His zeal
however, is not according to knowledge. He deIt
out with unsparing hands, Gsnunclaions Of
the Pope, the devil, and the Cat holics. placing all
in one common category. o! old Mr.. Pope,
what mean man you are to be trying to rob this
country Of its liberties, and the devil Of "mortgag.
ed" dues-fe on you old gentleman! Enough
for the present Of Mr.. B., he having before re-
Stunning his seat, convicted himself Of great want
Of that exalted virtue emnenty onspicu.
BUS in his God father "Sun1." 80! Truth thou
art a jearel that feay possess"
Lastly, here he comes, the old congressional
"War horse Of Democracy" the Hon. Burton
seems 10 vie in altitude ard nobility
Of men with the tall and sturdy oaks, under which
IN measured and dignified steps, he goes forward
% take his stand upon the rosrrum, once more to
battle in a cause which should be held sacred by
every true American-the rights, the liberties, and
he constitution Of his country. To hold IN check,
and drive back the enemies OF good order and
we'll regulated government, yea, of truth ITSELF.
Air. Crage after some allusion to his course in
C"H6'T dHu cApteSSIOu Vi we SIuIIncatlOn ne
felt to know that his course stands approved-he
then proceeded to the notice Of some of the con.
GLIDING remarks of Mr. BarrInger, especially those
in regard to foreign influence, and particularly
that of Roman Catholics, by too free admission
Of that sect into our country. Mr.. Craige showed
most conclusivcly the utter want Of cause, present
Or to come o! apprehension Of "dtsnger TO Tie
country" from that quarter. Who, among the first
Of our foreign population, when our country is as.
sailed, and grim vIsages war stares US in the face,
are the first to rush in crowding thousands to the
standard OF their adopted country, and nobIy dare
10 die in its defence. Go view the ground Of Paio
Alto, and Of Vera Cruz. OF Cherobusco and Che.
pultcpec. Go, and from The heights Of Buena Wis.
Ia and Monterey, view these fields enriched BY
patriot blood-,hese attest the ardent love of coun
Try held by Irish Catholics. and should forever
put to res, tho slanderous tongue Of those who,
Of those lnestiEabe privileges guaranteed to hi m
't0 the 1,anor barn." WOULD deprive the Catholic
by our constitution and laws, of voting for whom
he pleases, and Of worshpping God according to
he dictates OF his own conscience-afer a few
desutory remarks on matters Of siinor importance
Mr.. Craige resumed his seat amid the plandiis of
a gratifed and intelligent audience.
Dr.. ]. S. +. BEfRD, OF AsheyiIIe, in card vim.