The true Democrat., 1855-11-06
Democratic Meeting in Dover, Pope Co,

 Democratic Meeting in Dover, Pope Co.
 On this the 23d day of October, 1855, the convention met according to adjournment, and was called to order by the president, Judge | Isaac Brown
 w. 5. Young offered the following resolu- ton.
 Resolcel That the president appoint con- mittee of five to whom all resolutions shall b, referred, considered, and reported to this con- vention, for its consideration.
 The president appointed w. B. Young. D. F. Williamson, Robert S. Buley, Enoch Wood and A. Sims, who made the following report. The committee to whom was referred sum- dry resolutions, beg leave to submit the follow ing report:
 | WHEREAS, It has ever been the pride, as well as the tune honored custom of the democratic party to meet openly and avow their principles pub llcly, and believing that period has now ar rived, when all true lovers of the Union, when all true patriots should rally around our conn., mon standard, to the defence of the constitu- ton of these United States which has bound them Tn common band of brotherhood, and which secures to all the equality of civil, poli- tlcal and religious rights; and wheras, a secret political association or party known as the Know Nothngs, has sprung up in our midst; which party we believe to be antaconistic to the true spirit of the constitution, the declar atlon of our rights, and to the principles of American democracy, and calculated to law waste the noble institutions of our present pros porous and happy republic by prescription, bigotry, and intolerance. Therefore, be it
 l. Resolved, That the democracy of Pope lpnr1 1nty Ic tcal societies or parties, and believe them to be Tn direct opposition to the geuious and spirit of a free government, which demands all open and unrestricted action in all matters of public interest, and any attempt to prescribe any sect or denomnatlon, on account of its religious tenets or peculiar mode of worship, or debar aliens ot the privileges and advantages now granted oi becoming citizens among us, and of eniov- ing the privileges and immunites of American citizens IS Ill conrtrovention of the principles of the declaration of rights, and of our State and federal constitutions.
 Z. That the unholy crusade of the Know Nothing party against foreigners and Catholics is but excite the prejudices of American protes- tants, and misIead the unwary with a view of proStratng their old opponents and to elevate themselves to public supremacy
 ,. That we admire the independence of all those patriotic wings who from principle and love ot liberty, have refused to bow at the shrine of Know Nottingham, and swear ale Silhee to sam, or sympathise with party so oQjectlonable Tn all It's features as the Know Nothing party; and whereas, some who once belonged to the democratic party have joined the Know Nothings and still claim to be de- mocrats, therefore resolved,
 4. That those who have joined the Know Nothing party, and continue to advocate the ahtl-Amerlcan doctrine of that party are not nor cannot be democrats, neither are they entit led to the appeaton of democrats, but are mere decoy ducks or stool pigeons, and used to eaten the unsuspectlng, because the principles ot that party are hostile to the principles of democracy, and the party itself arraved agaipst the present administrations
 O. That those whigs and democrats who were influenced by misrepresentation, Gas many werel to Joln the Know Nothing party, who saw inc error into which they had fallen, and have bro- ken oil their fetters and become free men we recognize as such, and will receive cordially in- to our party as co workers.
 b. That the Arkansas Sentinel, Pine Rluf hepuollcan, Democratic Star, Commercial Stan da[d, oouth Stamp, Heampstead Democrat. Lldorado Umon, Van Buren Intelligencer. Ft. smith Herald, Dardanelle Post and particularly 1 en1rIp- tic and able defence of the principles of demo- cracy, against the insidious attacks of it's mid night foe the Know Nothing party have won for themselves, the admiration and thanks or the democrats of Arkansas, and of the Un- ion '-'0 '"-
 C.. mat the platform of principles adop- tea oy the democratic national convention at baltimore Tn 1852 sets forth fully and explicit ", the prlncples Of the democratic party with regard to national policy and we do here re-af- flrm the same before candid and intellioent people.
 $. That we heartily approve the acts of the aumlnlstratlon, and are violently opposed to the repeal of the fugitive slave law, or any aorldgment or innovations of the Nebraska and kansas act
 William A. Barker explained the objects of the conventlon in very forcible and emerge tic style
 The Hon. John Williamson was unanimous y called for, and responded, in one of his old democratic speeches with much power and effect. His old democratic friends rallied around the stand and cheered him at every entence.
 William Stout was next called and re- sponded in his usual forcible and lan man. ner.
 Benjamen J. Jackaway was said to be in town, and all joined in a call for him to speak. In few minutes he appeared, and made one of the most soul stirring efforts that was ever heard in old Pope; he made the walls of the Court House resound with his eloouence. the deafenlng shouts of the democracy was often and loud
 James Bruton was called for, and made a brief response to the convention, but the hour was late, and he had time only to make few brief remarks.
 --There was then few others, who wished to express their sentiments
 On motion of William A. Barker the con- vention adjourned to the first Saturday in Jan uary, 1856.
 On motion of William Stout the secretary was requested to furnish copy of the proceed lngs of this convention to the True Democrat for publication.
 ISAAC BROWN, Prest.
 WILLIE G. HILLS, Sec'y
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