The true Democrat., 1855-07-17
Celebration at Princeton.
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Princeton. 4th July eyenir

Prl1cetOn, 4th July eVenlng. EDITOR OF TRUE DEMOCRAT:
 This has been quite lively day for Prince ton. Our new court house was crowded with ci- tizens and full share of our fair ladies joined in the celebration Gin spirit and in truth) of the anniversary oI American independence. The declaration of independence was read by G. w. Taylor, (mayor of Princeton,) and spirit ed and soul stirring oraton was delivered by R. H. Dedman, esq.
 It was pleasant to reflect upon the past and compare our glorious country as 1t was at the promulgation of the glorious declaration of in- dependence, which emenated from the mind and pen of the great apostle of human liberty, Thomas Jefferson, and which was seconded and sustained, not only by the Congress of the confederation, but by the almost united voice of more than three millions of patriotic citizens who had felt tho hand of oppression and tyranny pressing heavily upon them say 1t was pleasant to meet together and to re- joice at the present prosperity of twenty-five millions of freemen, who have, under the au- spices of government of constitutional liberty, attained degree of prosperity unknown in the history of any other nation upon earth.
 Nor was this all the excitement of the day; the reports of the "gold discoveries" on tn e Red Fork of the Arkansas, has penetrated our county, and many of our most enterprsing ci- tizenB are forming companies and making eve ry preparation to go at once to the new Eldora- do. At o'clock, large and enthusiastic meeting was held, which Was presided over by our Senator, and which was addressed by seve ral citizens, ard a considerable company was formed in a very short time, with a view of proceeding to the "dggings."
 The ladies, God bless them, were there to add to the interest of the occason and some of them are quiet enthusiastically in favor of their husbands, their sons or their brothers Gas the case may be,) taking their chances in this new enterprise. Now do not doubt but that the reports are exaggerated, as is usual in such cases, but from private letters received in this region of country by men and from men who are known to b. of strict veracty, no doubt is entertained here of the fact that gold exists in that region to very considerable extent.-- Three different companies have been formed in this county-one at Holly Springs, one in Jackson township and one in Princeton, and should the reports be confirmed, the question will not be as to who will go, but who shall stay to take care of the women and children. If, however, this is humbug it is, indeed, one that will have numerous victims.
 After the adjournment of the meeting, the evening was very pleasantly spent by music and dancing. Take it all in all and may add of truth, that this glorious 4th day of July, 1855 has been one of the most spirited and in teresting of any have witnessed in Arkansas or elsewhere. To. night, the "young folks" continue the innocent amusement of "tripping the fantastic toe" Now Mr. Editor, good bye, and if should live to reach the gold regions,'' you shall hear from me a true statement of facts as they really exist in that region.
 Very respectfully, yours,
 DALLAS"