Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-29
From the Empire State ofihe 10th.
pubItc MeetfnU-HOu. A. III. Steph ems,


A large and respectable portion of the voters of
the city of Griffin met in the City Hall on Monday
night the 18th instant for the purpose of adopting
the sentiments contained in a letter lately written
by Hon. A. Il. Stephens 10 Thomas w. Thomas,
ESQ., Of Eberton, upon the subject OF know
nothingism.
On motion of Judge ]. B. Reid the meeting
was organized by calling the Hon. William Nose
lev 10 preside; and on motion of j. Il. Beall, ID.
A. Johnson, esq, acted as secretary
The object of the meeting was then explained
by the chairman in his usual eloquence, charac-
teristic of the aold plonghmann--logcal and 10
the point at issue now between Wings and Wings,
Democrats and Democrats He in substance de-
nouuced secret, oathbound political societies. as
dangerous TO freedom, and fl for treason, stfata-
gems, and spoIs."
The speaker having concluded his remarks, a
motion was made by John T. Reid that Judge J..
S. Jones, sen. be requested to read 10 the meet
ing the letter above referred TO Of the Hon. A. III.
Stephens.
Whereupon the Judge came forward and pro-
cceded 10 read; and, being a good elocutlonist,
the reading was listened 10 with deep and feeling
interest, and met approval and applause at the
conclusion Of all and every paragraph. The read
ing being concluded the following preamble and
revolutions were submitted by ID. A. Johnson, esq,
and on motion, for their adoption, the affirmative
was carried by a large majority.
Whereas a crisis has arrived in the POLITICAL
affairs OF our common country which demands of
every patriot a CAREFUL investigation Of principles
which certain politicians are endeavorng 10 en-
graf upon the policy Of our national and State
governments, through the agency OF secret, oath
bound political societies:
And whereas we have heard with pride end
pleasure the able and conclusive letter from the
Hon A. H. Stephens 10 Thomas w. Thomas, esq,
Of Elberton, upon the subject Of Know-Nothing-
ism:
Therefore, resolved, That the sentiments en-
l,.1 m lsffs areo ur innep nd
consistent with his past political history, and in
giving uttersnce 10 his opinions he has in no wise
departed from the tenets Of the wings of Georgia.
Resolved, That in thus stemmng the current
against large portion Of his political friends, (who
have departed from the faith OF their fathers) he
il worthy the confidence and support Of all true
Americans, be they wings or democrats
Resoiped That in thus boldly planting himself
upon true ground in opposition 10 what he knew
was the opinion of many of his political friends,
he exhibits a spectacle worthy Of the days Of our
rcvoluton--,he spectacle Of man willing 10
sacrifice bimself for prnciple-and is, therefore,
entitled 10 the undying gratitude OF every man
who loves his country, particularly Southern men
Resoi1~d That al IL our earnest desire and re-
quest that the Hon. A. III. Stephens will not de-
but WILL is consistent with his character, beard
the lion in his den, and, in our opinion, be re-
elected by majority that will put Know-notbing-
| ism " shame.
Resolved, That in the language Of Mr.. Stephens,
ato put down these secret oath-bound orders and
their co.workers, we will join political allies,
| now and forever, all true patriots at the North
and South, whether native or adopted, Jews or
| Gentiles."
Whereupon some one in the crowd called for a
| division. The chairman then requested all those
who were opposed TO the resolutions TO stand out
| side OF the bar. A stentoran voice called for
Sam !" TO come out, evidently thinking that
Samivel" or the league men had majority. But
they failed and the preamble and resolutions
were declared adopted by large majority.
| On motion of A. A. Wooten, the proceedings OF
this meeting were ordered 10 he published 10 the
| American Union and Empire State
| On motion, the meeting then adjourned.
| WILLIAM MOSELEY, Chairman.
1 ID. A. JOHNSON, Secretary.