The true Democrat., 1855-10-23
From the Dardanellc Post. Democratic Meeting in Dardanelle


 According to previous notice, respectable portion of the democracy of Yell met at tho Baptist church in this place, on Thursday tn, 2Oth ult On motion of Dr. J ohn l. Stirman JOSEPH D. TATE was called to the chair, ant on motion of Jno. A. Jacowav, JAMES c GAULT was appointed secretary. Dr. Stirmar explained the object of the meeting forcibly for some time, in opposition to the American ol know nothing party, and after some well timed remarks from Col. E. J. Jacoway, in opposition to know nottingham, Dr. John l. Stirman of fered the following preamble and resolutions, which, on motion of NJ. A. J. Bonvllle, were unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, it has been time honored usage of the democratic party to meet Tn pubic con- vention, and with OPEN DOORS, to proclaim to | all men with pride and confidence, and without reserve. it's political principles, feeling assured that the more fully its political objects, aims and purposes are known and understood, the more will they be approved of and appreciated by the intelligent and patriotic; and, whereas, by boldly and fearlessly pursuing this policy, it has succeeded in defeating all of its old ene- mics who dared to meet it in an open and man. ly contest; be it therefore
 REsoLvED:
 
 capacity of the people to govern themselves, and that free Americans should not be bound by test oaths to vote iii obedience to others, claiming higher order of intellect; and that the attempt of the know nothngs to deprive men of political privileges on account of their religious faith, is in opposition to the spirit of our constitution, to the teachings of the fathers of the republic, and to the liberty of conscience.
 2d That as democrats, we will not be entic- ed away from the support of our time honored principles, and the men that defend them, by any new organization, be it called by what name it may.
 Sd. That We hold the principles of the pre- sent democratic party to be continuance of the doctrines laid down a guide for our fu- ture prosperity by the immortal Washington and afterwards carried out by Jefferson, Mad- son, Monroe and Jackson, and thus far, by the administration of Franklin Pierce-believing it to be the only safeguard from all corruption monopoly and the disunion of our noble re- public, through future ages
 4th. That it is the opinion of this meeting that the democracy of old YELL should unite as brethren, for the purpose of securing the as- cendancy of those principles which democrats as a general thing have ever held sacred
 5th. That we not are disposed to look on those democrats as enemies who, unthoughtedly and without retiecton have united with the party styled "know nothings," and who are now anx- lous to leave that party, and again unite and vote with the democracy. Our wish is to for give the past and unite for the future
 9th. That we respectfully invite all those who have heretofore acted with the old line whig party, who are opposed to the know noth- ing party, and agree with us in principle, to unite with us in carrying our resolutions into effect.
 7th. That we rspose undiminished conf- dence in the patriotism, devotion and political integrity of our worthy executive ELIAS N CONWAY, and in the event of his name being placed before us again for the executive office of this State, we pledge him our cordial support
 8th. That the course pursued by the True Democrat newspaper Of this State, in relation to the know nothing or American party, so cal led, challenges our Warmest admiration and merits a continuance of that confidence and support heretofore so literally extended.
 9th. That, in accordance with an established rule of the democratic party, and one that ex- perience has proven to be correct one, we ap- prove of holding a State convention at Little Rock, at no distant day, for the purpose of ap- pointing delegates from this State to the na- tional convention of the United States, to be held at Cncinnati-to nominate suitable can didate for Governor of this State, and to tram sact such other business as may necessarily come before it; and we would simply suggest, as a suitable time for holding said convention the 8th day of January, 1856.
 10th. That this meeting will adjourn to meet at Danville, on Monday next, Sept. 24th, there to take such action as the democracy may deem necessary and oXpedient.
 On motion of Col B. J. Jacoway, it was fur ther resolved, that the proceedings of this meet ing be published in the True Democrat and the Dardanellc Post.
 On motion, the thanks of the meeting were returned to Rev. J. NEAZEY, for the use of the Baptist church.
 On motion of Joseph c. Johnston, the thanks of the meeting were returned to the chairman and secretary for the able manner in which they presided over the deliberations.
 When on motion the meeting adjourned
 JOS. D. TATE, Chairman.
 J. C. GAULT SecTetdru