The Charlotte Journal

WHIG MEETING IN ANSON.

On the 21st instant, in preparation for a start for the Anson meeting the Log Cabin erected by the Charlotte Tippecanoe Club was paraded through the streets, and after halting before Col. Alexander's Hotel the Ladies cheered us on by singing two admirable songs, one the Old North State, written by Judge Gaston, and the other composed by a gentleman of this place, when the Company was dismissed. On the morning of the 22d an early start was made for the place of meeting. On the morning of the 23d in proceeding to Mr. Culberthson's it was truly gratifying to us to see such a number of determined spirits going to the meeting, and a line of carriages and horsemen was for at least half a mile extended along the road. Shortly after our arrival the procession was formed in the following order, Gen. Means acting as Grand Marshal, assisted by the following gentlemen, who were the Chief Marshals of each county, viz: Col. Wallace of Cabarrus, Col. Sutt of Mecklenburg, Col. Davis of Montgomery, Col. Waddle of Anson, and one from Richmond, name not known.

CABARRUS COUNTY
Had a Log Cabin with several Banners, one having a likeness of Gen. Harrison with this inscription on one side "Wm. H. Harrison the People's choice—Harrison and Tyler—One Presidential Term—No Standing Army—No reduction of wages—No Sub-Treasury—the safety of the Public money." On the other side was inscribed "Cabarrus the spirit of her Fathers on the 20th of May 1775, still animates her gallant sons in 1840—Fort Meigs and the Thames the Farmer of North Bend." On another Banner was inscribed "Cabarrus, Whig 1775, Whig 1840. We are ready." A neat Banner was presented by this delegation to Anson, and one received in return. She had a Company of Cavalry and Infantry, besides a goodly number of her Log Cabin boys out.

MECKLENBURG
Came next. She had a Log Cabin with the usual decorations, with a live Raccoon and Opossum. There were two Banners on one was inscribed "The Hornets of Mecklenburg commenced building 20th May 1775—Old Mecklenburg we are here." The other Banner was carried in honor of the first Company formed in this County commanded by Abram Alexander, who was Chairman of the Convention who declared Independence in 1775. On it was the following inscription on one side "First Militia Company—Abm. Alexander, Capt. also Chairman of the Convention in May 20, 1775." On the other side Whig in '75—Whig in '40." This Flag was presented to the Anson Delegation. There were between 2 and 300 delegates.

RICHMOND
Came next. She had a Banner on one side of which was inscribed "Richmond County—All! all Whigs but 79." On the other "Liberty, Union and the Constitution. From Maine to Louisiana, Harrison, Tyler and Reform." She was well represented.

MONTGOMERY
Was there with her Banner, on one side was inscribed "From the Whig county of Montgomery. We are drilled for the conflict, 1102 strong." We are oppressed.—Our redemption is at hand." A respectable delegation was present.

ANSON
Brought up the rear. She had two Log Cabins with appropriate Banners. The Log Cabin from Wadesboro displayed a very neat Banner painted by a Lady of Wadesboro, representing the "Farmer of North Bend" with his left hand resting on a Cannon (one of Amos Kendall's baby wakers.) a Log Cabin and Farming Implements, surrounded by an elegant wreath of roses. At the top of the Banner was inscribed "To the Polls! To the Polls. Ye Log Cabin Boys."—at the bottom "One ballot more and the spoilers are routed." The design and execution of this Banner reflects the highest credit on the lady who executed it. This Banner was presented as a compliment to the Mecklenburg Delegation, and it will be preserved with care as a sacred relic by them. The Log Cabin from Meltonsville was decorated with a Banner on which was inscribed "Harrison and Tyler—No Sub-Treasury—No 200,000 Standing Army—the spirit of 76—one of the 1100 voters of Anson—A good currency is not too much to expect from Government—1840." On another banner was inscribed. "No reduction of wages—No Negro Testimony—Harrison and Tyler." On another "Morven Beat Company—United we Stand." This county was of course strongly represented.

On arriving at the stand the meeting was called to order by Col. Barringer, on whose motion the following officers were appointed:

D. R. DUNLAP, of Mecklenburg, President.
H. LeGrand, of Richmond,
Rev. J. Culpeper, of Anson,
T. Saundidge, of Chatham,
Vice Presidents.
Gen. W. Allen, of Cabarrus,
A. F. Hughes, of Wake.
E. Brevard, of Lincoln,
W. Barringer, of Cabarrus,
Secretaries.
D. C. Lally, of Anson.

On motion, the Rev. A. B. Smith opened the meeting with Prayer.

The Hon. E. Deberry, of Montgomery, Gov. Dockery, of Richmond, and Gen. Edney, of Lincoln, then addressed the meeting and enchained the attention of the People for three hours, each depicting in the strongest language the anarchy and misrule brought about by our rulers. After Gen. Edney concluded his remarks the dinner was announced, and all who felt disposed partook. There was a plenty of good cheer and to spare. The whole was well prepared and the Committee deserve praise for their endeavors to give satisfaction. After dinner the meeting was again addressed by J. W. Osborne, Esq. of Mecklenburg, Col. Barringer, of Cabarrus, and the Rev. John Culpeper, of Anson. We shall make no invidious distinction, as all of them breathed forth the very spirit of patriotism.

We were pleased to see the Meeting graced by a goodly number of "Columbia's Fair daughters" and many seemed to have imbibed the spirit of the matrons of the Revolution, and were ready by council and service to forward on the cause of "Harrison and Reform." There were 470 who partook of the Barbecue.

Every thing seemed to conspire to favor the meeting—good weather, good feeling and a plenty of good fare, and we have never seen so large a collection together with less to disapprove. Although there were wagons retailing spirits we saw but few that were intoxicated. One determined spirit "to do or die" in favor of our rights seemed to animate every Whig present, and the 12th of November will show that determination.

The number supposed to be at the meeting by those with whom we conversed was about 5,000. The Grand Marshal reports between 5 and 6,000.