The true Democrat., 1855-11-06
For the True Democrat. Letter from Arkansas County.
ARKANSAS PosT, Oct. 25, 1855


 MR. EDIToR:-Last Saturday the 2Oth inst, was the time appointed by Gen. Yell to address the people of this county, on the grave political issues that distract the country, and pursuant to public notice, some two hundred freeman of this country assembled in this dilapidated town, once the capital and pride of the territority, where pomp and fashion glittered, but now a "Niobe all crownless and voiceless in her wo." The fame of Gen. Yell as popular speaker being so famiiarly known to these people, and having been known as a democrat, and as the n0vel doctrines of dark -lanternism have no ad- vocates here much curiosity was manifested to hear the General, and anxious and curious crowds gathered about the place appointed for speakng-but these hopes were soon dissipated about half an hourto II o'clock, the General was in rather hilarious mood, demagog ueising as usual, with small company, impressing them with his tremendous importance, when with the speed of thought distempers and excruciat- ing pains seized his mortal coil totterng and reeling from pain and exhaustion, he sought his room and was never more heard of that day hls physician pronounced the malady Aux, but a practical old farmer told me it was in his opinion, yfuruation. Thus was the audience de- prived of one of those intellectual feasts which the fervid and brilliant inauguration, the tower- Ing eloquence and sublime Reclamation of Yell can always serve at moments warning! Some persons said that his sickness was Luck(ie)y circumstance for him, as he would have been exposed to ruthless skinning from the gentle man who appeared there to reply to him-this IS all mstake-before the omnipotent sweep of Yell's genius, orators however gifted and principles however much sanctioned by expe- rience and the voice of truth, fall prostrate at his feet! Col. Luckie who came to the Post with the view to reply to Gen. Yell, addressed the people in behalf of democratic principles he commenced his speech at precisely II o'clock, and held the audience three hours the numerous deafening plaudits which con- stantly greeted him, and the fact that but two men Gone Nve Know Nothing, the other an ultra whig,) and notwithstanding too the famed hostess Maria Jeans bell rang clamorously for dinner, left the ground in all that time, shows the satisfaction with which his speech was received His speech was as complete and triumphant a vindication of the measures and principles of the democraticparty and as com plete annihaton of the odious tenets of the con- clave, as it was ever my pleasure to listen to- 1t has been frequently my fortune to hear Col Luckie, always brilliant and captivating in his most ordinary efforts, but on this occasion, he surpassed himself, and won for himself an im- perishabe laurel, the lustre and beauty of which will long adorn his brow.
 During this meeting, the utmost good feeling prevailed, and the democracy went home proud of theil cause and its eloquent advocate.
 My observation, derived from the most au- thentic and enlightened sources is, that the Know Nothings are in a considerable minority in this county. Arkansas you may put down as the banner county in the next election, De- yond aN doubt-if you have any speculatiUe gen. tlemen up your way who wish to embark their nsaterial on the issue of this county, they can get any amount that there are not one hundred persons ill the county who sympathze with the Know Nothing party.
 Gen. Yell and Col Luckie spoke at De Witt (the new county seaD on Monday (22d) last. I was not present at the discussion, but synop- sis of the affair vas given me by an ntelligentob- server. Gen. Yell lead off the debate, at 12 o'clock, and in order to consume time and weary the people so they would not be willing to wait and hear his competitor, spoke for seve- ral hours without any order or connection, and l fioundered like some great whale out of his native element. Ills speech was a tissue of bold assertions without the shadow of truth in them and vehement tirade of abuse against Governor Conway and the administration at | Washington. In short, he "played on harp uv a MousaM strings--sperits of jest men made perfeck."
 After his speech he got into his carriage, and with directions to his driver to vigorously ply the whip to his gallant horses, swift of foot, bore with lightning speed toward Pine Bluff, where it is the opinion of many persons that he will remain a long tme His pilgrimage to this county was prolific of the most entire modification to him. In all her borders he could not find one man of influence to co. ope- rate with him or his political designs. His old allies and friends turned the cold shoulder on him. The deepest despair was painted in his face and fixed in his heart, and with heart heavier than the weight on his shoulders, he iournoyoJ bop,ouord
 After the conclusion of Gen. Yel's speech, Col. Lucke arose and replied. Gen. Tell was in the act of leaving when Col. l.. told him that he wished he would remain, as he intended to speak roughly of his political history, as it be- longed to the country, and he would like for him to be present. Gen. Yell bowed, and said that he was too feeble to fight, and did not come there for the purpose of fighting; and then im- mediately left. Of Gen. Yel's private or per sonal character, have been informed that Col Luckie, on no occasion, attacked; and this de- claration of Yell's was to create prejudice against Luckie, and excite a sympathy for him. self. No other construction can be placed upon his conduct. Col Luckie spoke for about an hour with his wonted zeal and eloquence, and vindicated the attacks made on the democratic party with his usual ability.
 At the conclusion of his speech, Col. A. H. Ferguson was loudly called for, and in obei- sance to the cal defined his views on Know Nottingham He said that while representing this senatorial district in the Legislature, last winter, from the representations made to him of the principles and objects of the Know Noth- ing organization, he was induced to join them that he came home and established council or lodge in his own neighborhood, and was elected president of the lodge; that, on further acquaintance wilh the principles and the men