The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
Grand Democratic Rally in Saline
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 Last Saturday is day "long to be remem- bered" by the democracy of Saline, and all other democrats present from the adjacent counties.
 The band of music from this city composed ot naturallzed citizens were present upon the occasion. The band left here on Friday and arrived at Mr. Nelsons within few miles of Benton that night. Next morning it was met by large concourse of the citizens and escort ed into Benton with flying colors. Some two hundred joined the procession on horseback and marched into the town, where they were met by another large concourse and Numbering some 300, proceeded to the place of speaking. More cheerfulness, enthusiasm and good feel ing, we hardly remember ever to have seen. The gentlemen composing the band of music were greeted on all sides, and as they proceed ed along Main street with the American flag waving over them, and long line of horsemen under another flag of the stars and stripes, in procession behind, sigh tHas presented to the patriot that must have thfYlled and cheered his heart. It was glorious sight to every demo- crat, old and young, who had stood by the principles of their party, true to them and to their country.
 At eleve,a o'clock, Mss SOPHIE CREASE ap- peared upon tn stand, and in short but pret- ty speech, delivered to the President, Judge Hughes, in the name of the democratic ladies of Saline, of whom some 15O were present. a most beautiful flag of the Union. It was re- ceived by Judge Hughes with a great deal of gailantry and much emotion. What he said in reply was the better received that it came directly from the heart It was present from the far hands that made it, that the democracy appreciated, and Judge Hughes reply in their name was responded to with the greatest hearti- ness.
 Col. l.. A. WARREN was then introduced and for two hours entertained the vast con- course of people with most eloquent and hu- mourous speech. Its effect was indeed cheer- ing to the democrats It aroused every one present, and when he took his seat we felt a re- hewed determnation to stand or fall on demo- cratic principles and in opposition to Know No- thing proscript ionists. The Coloners effort was an able and happy one.
 After Col. WARREN had concluded. and the band had played us Hail Columbia. in it's most stirring strains, GEN. s. II. HERMpsTEAr was loudly called for It had been long while since any of Us had heard the General anc he was listened to with the most marked atten. ton for an hour when he gave away for din ncr After dinner the crowd again assembled to hear him. GEN. HEMrsTEAD's speech wa capital one. It was such ole as might D, expected from gentleman of his experienc, and attainments. What Col. WARREN hac left of Know Nottingham, he demolished mos eifectually. He not only did himself iltinit, credit, but the cause infinite good. Next wecl we shall try to give synopsis of both thei speeches. We have not now the time or tb, space.
 Hon. JOHN QUINDLEY was also called upol and delivered short but very happy speech MR. QUINDLEY made one of his happiest efforts lie spoke from the heart. He seemed to fee every thing he said. Democracy with hin was second nature, and Sam, an individual h detested New parties and new principles though in the gaudiest dresses, present nothin. pleasing to him. The old land marks of de- mocracy ever have been and ever will be hi guide. He has watched the progress and prin clples Of the democratic party for more thal forty years, and he has seen growing with then and under them, the prosperity and greatnes of the Republic Why does lie want change Under the democratic rule the country ha made strides to greatness unparalleled in th, history of the world
 The democrats of Saline had also prenareC a barbacue. The tables were set with the great. est taste, and were burdened with eatables f0 every appetite. Though the company thai partook of it was the largest ever assembled 1T Saline county, there was plenty for all. The tables, the manner they were set and the pro- visions they were loaded with did credit to the taste as well as the liberality of the democrac, of Saline county.
 We were present upon the occasion and wt ever shall remember the cheerful countenance: and the cordial greeting with which we were met on all hands The day was glorious on, for the democracy. Saline county, hitherto claimed as the banner county of Know Moth lnSlsm, showed plainly that the old democrat fires were not only still burning, but they were burning brightly. At ,he next election the de mocracy will be united and will roll up for tn, democratic. ticket larger majority than ever be- fore was poled in the county
 For the want of time and space we canno make full report of the mass meeting of tn, |. democracy in Saline as we desired We sh al probably have something more to say about i next week. The resolutions and proceeding. will be found in another column.
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