The true Democrat., 1855-10-23
Democratic Meeting in Crittendeu County,

A portion of the citizens of Crittenden coun- ty, having met according to previous notice, at Marion, Major J. E. H. WARD was called to the chair, and PETER G. RIvEs was chosen se- cretary.
 The chairman then stated the object of the meeting, which was in his own language " For the purpose of rallying the democratic party and endeavoring to disband the know noth- ing order, which has so lately sprung into ex- istance, and which is now threatening to put an apse di1H to the heretofore rapid advance ment of this our happy country" Alter which a series of resolutions were read and offered, which were received 1. ResOlved, That the democratic citizens of Crttenden county, in general meeting here as- sembled, to e-affirm their devotion to the con- sttution of the United States, and the funda- mental principles of American liberty, and that it is with sincere pleasure and exultation that we behold the democratic party in its organi- zaton throughout the Union, maintaining with fidelity the doctrines of its illustrous founder, Thomas J efferson, and to the principles of ci- vii and religious rights of the people,
 2. Resozved, That it is with great apprehen- sions for the safety of the Union, that we see the know nothing party of the north, united with the direst abolitonism to abolish slavery in the District of Columbia, and in the territo- rles; the repeal of the fugitive slave law, the repeal of the Kansas and Nebraska bill, and a refusal to admit any more slave States
 3. Reso50el That therefore we are unuttera- ply opposed to the know nothing party arrO- ganty styling itself the American party, its precepts, its organizations, its principles and its objects are unconstitutional anti-republican dangerous to free institutions, and destitute of sound morals and true religion.
 4. Resolyed That standing by the consttu- ton, and the great principles of civil and reli- giOus liberty, we recognize all as true patriots, who, disregading past political differences, unite with us in crushing out that relentless pro- scription and ruthless Enaticism which is now putting in imminent peril our free institutions
 5. Resolvel, That we hereby re-affirm our faithful adherance to the national democratic platform of 1914, AS, and '52, and our appro- val of the Kansas and Nebraska law, enacted by the late Congress of the United States.
 6. Resolved, That the administration of Franklin Pierce, by adhering to the consttu ton of the United States, thereby maintaining the dearest rights of the southern States, is en- titled to the thanks and hearty support of eve ry friend of the Union.
 Col George Redman, planter by occupa- ton, but a true lover of hberty then addressed the meeting. His remarks were pointed and patriotic
 It was then moved and carried that a con- mittee be appointed, to draft constitution and bylaws to govern this association. The following are the committee: George Redman, Georg w. Duke, Thomas Collin, H. B. Ed monson, Peter G. Rves.
 It was moved and seconded that these pro- ceedngs be sent to the. Memphis Appeal and the Little Rock True Democrat, for publication
 By motion the meeting then adjourned, to meet again on the second Monday in Novem- Der next, at Marion.
 J. E. H. WARD, Chairman.
 PETER G. RIvEs, Secretary
 Cr1Aenaen county, Arks., Oct. 9, 1855.