The true Democrat., 1855-07-31
Democratic Mass Meetings and
 Organizations.

 they are still continuing their efforts with great enthusiasm and success. Democratic as- sociations are being formed all over the country
 We notice the Van Buren Intelligence of the 2Oth inst contians glowing account of de- mocratc rally in Franklin county.
 Ozark, A,k, July 10th, 1855
 Dear Carke:-Y esterday there was large and respectable meeting of the citizens of Franklin county, to express their sentiments in regard to the new fangled proscriptve party called the know nothings.
 The meeting was organized by calling Dr. D. c. Wright to the chair, and appointing Dr. R. G. Paris secretary. The chairman addressed the meeting at considerable length, laying bare the iniquity of the dark lantern politicians con- demning the anti-republican, proscriptive and intolerant spirit of the new lights, whose dead. i ly hatred to religious toleration and plotting enmity to the adopted citizens of our republic, eclipses their better judgment and causes them to wage ruthless and proscriptve war against their constitutional rights. Wesuppose the so called American party will not soon forget the merciless castigation they received from Dr. Wright, who literally hayed them alive dissect- ed them piece by piece, and laid bare the hideous
 
 ing exterior.
 He was followed by Square Boone, esq.,, who occupied the floor for considerable length of time pursuing pretty much the same course as the Doctor, and contending that the objects sought to be effected by the know nothing party, even admitting that they carried out nothing more than they avowed their determination to attempt, was violation of the Constitutional rights of American citizens, and should unite every patriot in opposition to them.
 The resolutions are too long for insertion this week. The citizens of Franklin are much opposed to know nottingham and denounce it in the bitterest strains. Squire Boone was ap- pointed to address the citizens of Franklin and adjoining counties in opposition to the "so cal led American party" On motion of Dr. R. $. Paris committee of five were appointed to draft constitution and bylaws for the organi- zation of an anti-know nothing society. The committee appointed were, Messrs. A. l.. Berry, John Honea, Dr. R. G. Paris, s. J. Gerganess and Squire Boone On motion of w. s. H. Stocks, the meeting adjourned until the 18th inst.
 This is good news from old Franklin county In OuachiIa county, the democratic party are equally vigilant and enthusiastic. The follow ing from the South Stamp an ably conducted democratic journal, are the proceedings of a large democratic meeting:
 Democratic Meeting.
 At meeting of portion of the democracy of Ouachita county, held at the court house in Camden on the 18th of July, A. D. 1855, for the purpose of taking steps to organize a DEMO- CRATIC ASSOCIATION, and to give PUBLIC BAR BACUE on Saturday the 18th of Jul y, A. D. 1855, at which prominent citizens will address the meeting, the following proceedings were had:
 The meeting was organized by calling Dr. Daniel o. Williams to the chair and appointing Len. B. Green, secretary
 Col E. A. Warren explained the object of the meeting-to make arrangements for establish ing democratic association, and to appoint suitable committees whose duty 1t shall be to make the necessary preparations for giving public barbecue on Saturday, 18th July, and to invite prominent democrats to address the citizens at said barbecue.
 Whereupon the following committees were appointed.
 COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTs:--Dr.N N. s. Graves, w. L. Bradley, J. B. Brooks, L. Green ing, P. Agee, J. D. Hill, E. W. Hussey, Ross Webb, A. J. Armstrong, Il. w. Ashley, M. J. Wilson, John Webb R. L. Ward, Dempsey Foster N. Wilder Wm. Pace, Sam'l Abbott, Thos Satterwhite, F. Deats, H. Dews, John Gully, J. A. Pile, Peter Pope, T. w. Riley, E. Sulivant, N B. Sullins, E. w. Rimes, Dr. Dan- iel S. Scott, R. B. Smith.
 COMMITTEE OF CoRREsPoNDENCE:- E. A. Warren, c. Ii. Thorn, J. Il. Scogns, E. W. Col lin, A. W. Hobson, I. Strain, L. B. Green, D. o. Williams, G. L. Grant, B. w. Rmes. l COMMITTEE TO DRAFT CONSTITUTION FOR THE ORGANIZATION OF THE DEMOCRATIC As soc1ATIoN-N. S. Graves, A. W. Hobson, c. H. | Thorn, E. 4. Warren, E. w. Cullen, and D. O. Williams
 COMMITTEE to draft and publish an ADDRESS declaring the object of the democratic associa- ton.-Isaac Strain, E. A. Warren c. II. Thorn, J. H. Scogins and D. o. Wlliams
 Dr. Graves was appointed to collect means to defray the expenses of publication, etc.
 On motion by Col. Warren.
 Resoloel, That it be made the duty of the committee on correspondence to notify by let ter or otherwise the committee of arrangements of their appointment; and also, to invite promi- nent democrats and especially, our Senators and Representatives in Congress to address the citi- zens at the barbecue on the 28th.
 Resolved, That these proceedings be publish ed in the South Stamp and Herald, and that democratic papers throughout the State be re- quested to copy.
 Resolved, That this meeting now adjourn to meet at the court house at 9 o'clock, A. M on Saturday the 18th inst, to adopt a constitution for the democratic association and to elect off, cers for the same
 D. o. WILLIAMS, Ctr.
 LEN. B. GREEN, Secy.
 This is but the beginning of an enthusiasm that is going to sweep through the democratic party of the whole State The ball has alrea- dy been set in motion. Roll it on, we say- Let every county in the State form and orga- nize anti-know nothing societies Know mo- thingism, though making desperate efforts, has as yet but slight footing in Arkansas The know nothings have entrapped but few of the