The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-22

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Russia is ner bu5by jock and that The restora-
lion OF Poland would relieve her from the oppres-
sive patronage of friend but that Poland revo.
Iutionized, what would Hungary do? that there
lies he fear which make supncness OF so long a
date that an alliance with France and Eng land,
her dnminions guaranteed, mig ght emboden Fran
! CTS Joseph; and 1t is quite clear that conflicting
considerations will keep Austria neutral that
there difficulties now upon Europe one can
deny, and therefore will he with us for some
| tlme-increaslng in evil as it progresses.
From the Augusta Constituonat and Republican, May 80
Large and Enthusiastic Mectins---Spee.
cheS of VI e>>TS. stephens, TOOmbS,
and Thomas.
Animmense concourse Of our czans assembled
on Monday evening at the City Hall 20 hear an
address from the Hon. A. H. Stephens. Notwith-
standing the shortness Of the noce-it being an
nouncrd only on that day, by placards at public
places, there being no papers issued Monday NOR.
ming, that Mr.. Stephens would address his fellow.
citizeDs-the people turned out en- TO hear
their distinguished and patriotic representative.
The hall was crowded TO suffocalion, and hum
dreds standing outside, unable to get ia, and
cIamorous for Mr.. Stephens to come on the
steps. This bring suggested To the speaker short.
y after he opened his address, Mr.. Stephens said
he would acquiesce cheerluIIy in the general wish,
and proceeded 10 the northern portal of the hall.
Here our citizens, TO the number of two thousand,
were competed to stand on the damp ground for
want OF a suitable platform.
Mr.. Stephens commenced his remarks by ex-
pressing his regret at being compelled 10 speak in
the dark, for it was always his pleasure when he
spoke to look the people in the eye. He said he
had Travelled over more than half the State in or
der to meet the people OF Augusta tonight.
M lo<l
been published It had been said tha, the reason Of
his retirement, from the canvass in this district was
his fear OF being beaten. For himself he was
afraid OF n",hing-hut to do wrong. OF that he
was afraid but of being beaten, he would not give
fig for man who was not willing be beaten in
defense OF what he believed to be right. He had
come there then, he said, in response to various
calls 10 announce that he was again candidate
for Congress from this district. Nominated, he
said, not by any two-thirds vote, but here upon
This stand | nominate myself for Congress from
the 8h Congressional district.
Mr. Stephens here interrupted by deep
and enthusiastic shout of appreciation from the
grent crowd he addressing. lie continued
that this Know Nothing order had been created
it was said, Tor The purpose OF putting down dema:
goguaS, small men, and trcksters. For himself
he was no trckster. Tricksters never walk in
open day. They skuIk in hiding places, and he
warned the people TO beware Of leaders who re-
sorted he dark in order TO concoct their schemes
1t had been said by some who had commented
upon his letter, but none Of whom had the bolGness
to come out, by those who were shooting at hin,
in the dark, that David and his adherents formed
secret organization, and that Samuel Adams and
others formed cIiquo for the purpose OF striking
blow for American liberty. This object, said
he, was revolution, and !hc object of the Know
Mornings was revolution Ii is overthrow the
Constitution Of the country; to create religious
test, when the Constitution said that there should
be no religions lest. The Know nothings knew
that their object revolution; they knew that
they had taken taken oath not to support any
Catholic for Office. They might deny it, and ex.
plain away the denial by some casuistcal, slip.
perry, Know nothing construction, but there a
monitor wirhin which told them they had taken it,
Mr.. Stephens continued for some time in an ell.
oqu"n, srran OIL the sublimily OF truth, the foun-
dation OF all honor and integrity among men-a
want of which, bad the Know nothngs
charge the Catholics to be, could not preferred
against them; ard then introduced a beautiful
passage of sacred history: ''lt was after Judas had
betrayed Christ with kiss, and Peter denied HIM
thrice, tha; our Lord asked, what is truth - lie
called upon all Know nothing, but especially all
ministers of the Gospel who mi ght have Joined the
order, to repent in sackcIoh and ashes, and TO go
about enc preaCn from .ine pulpit on tnaI IeXI,
'what is lrulh?"
He here eloquently appealed TO the Know-noth-
ings TO burst asunder these oaths, which bound
them down as with cords, and abandon this spirit
of prevarication which they have adopted for the
purpose of violating The Constitution of the coun
Try! He poured lorrh glowing. patriotic, and for.
chile appeal in behalf of the principles laid down
in his late letter against Know-nothingism. He
depicted, in mastery style The corrupting and dis.
astrous influences to result to society from tie de-
crrfu, equvoca,ng, and fraudulent practices OF
Know -ho,hrngism-the anti. A mercan, .repub-
lican, and unmanIy character OF its secret organi.
zatIop-he danger to liberty, TO the peace of COM
muniiies, and t. social order, of secret political
c"ncIaves, plotting in The darkness of midnight for
he advancement Of purposes not disclosed TO the
public they sought to govern. and whose rights
they aimed 10 control and dispose of in this clan
des,ne mode. He held that such conduct was
unworthy of men and freemen who held principles
worthy Of success.
Truth never skulked from the light of day and
hid itself in dark afraid of discussion and
investigation. II was the characteristic of error
and Of fasehood thus to hide, and there to work
out their purposes. Truth was the foundation