The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-09-29
LIBERTY, ANTE COUNTY, Miss.
Sept. Goth. 1865. (


LfBERTY ANTE COUNTY, Miss.
Sept. goth. 1863.
G. w. REESE.
DEAR Sn:--Our Gala day ispast. Brighter hopes
cheer and animate our uncompromlsing democracy.
Amitc the ancient stronghold of whhiggcry and the
last retreat of modern Ilindooism, has been started
from her dream and shaken to her centre. The good
men and true. are aroused and that enthusiasm per-
vades our ranks, which is an omen of victory and is
but the hnrbingcr of the triumph of Gen. John An.
thony Quitman In November next.
The Hon. Wiley 7. Harris, and Senator A. G.
Brown, old Lawrence's tavorite and Mssissippi's
statesman and proudcst orator, both men whom our
state dcligh 10 honor, buckling on the armor of
truth, strong in consclcniousncss Of right, armed
with the tempered steel of telling argument and
skilled in welding weapon so efficient TO day, did
gallant service in the cause OF the people, and of
the country vnliantly they dcmcaned themselves
and noble indeed was their defence of the friends Of
the constitution. and their vndcation Of those prln-
cpcs which are lovely in woman. honorable IN man,
and which must and will secure the happiness oil our
people, the pcrpctuity Of our institutions, the sta
blllty OF this government and promote the general
prosperity of the country.
Judge Harris was first introduced and for an houn
and half, in an impressive logical. and inconiro-
vcrjble argument, elected the profoundly interest
ed attention of his large auditory. He dcmonstra-
ted forciby, conclusyely and TO the satisfaction Of
every age, not only that the know nothings were
asking the sniragcs Of the people in support of
measures. without submitting any pleasible CT prac-
ticahlc plan by which their design can be accom-
plishcd but that the proposition Il itself absurd the
design utterly impractlcnhc, Know Nothingisn
stupendous humbug aud closed amid the yvccie.s
applause, Of intense. and deeply interested silence
Judge II. is indeed q worthy champion ofour noblcst
faith, and know that never listened. with moro
heartfelt pleasure to address, persuasive. from
its logical simplicity. displaying such prorndity Of
reasoning such depth of thought, such feeling, and
yet 50 calm and dispasslonate.
Gov Brown ever preposscssing. may say iascipa-
ting invincibe in debate and tie contest OF nrgl-
ment greeted his old constituency aud old political
adycrsarics and held cnraptured spell bound for
two hours and quarter. In speech cdiiying in It's
presentation of facts, powerful in disccrnment, fore
sight. and all that constitutes force In argument.
tceming with the riches Of thought and fancy, and
replete with thrilling appeal. mctaphOricM beauty
pleasing wtticism, aud occasional sarcasm. In iinc,
il was speech worthy Of the occasion, Of the cause.
and OF the orator himself.
1t was indeed a disastrous day for slippery sam,
for his followers fell from him ike turtles oil og.
An invitation was extended TO the proscltes o.
smooth-tnced Sam 10 take the stand in sei.deieacc,
but none seemed inclined to face the music.
After tue speaking. some thirteen whose card is
enclosed, repndated sam, and the Know nuthiags
drcading the consequence OF our canyusSng and
hoping to prevent perfect stampede called It
meeting in the Court house. drummed up ihc follow
crs Of Sam lest they should stray from the fold
The assembly was first addressed by i. IL. sleeper,
in rs 1t was termed reply to Gov. Brown, !. Q. NJ
ter he had left town. The raid worthy let himself
Off in Juror Of bombast aud windy highlulntin.
which reminded US OF Bailey Peyton, when big dogs
have been about, small fry will bark, for this par
vcnuc forgetting the reverence due TO age and edit
Dated experience, denounced Gov. Browns speech
rs pucrile, contemplate, despicable, and (behnd
his back mind you.) charg cd him with misrepreseHt
aton and hurled dennnciation, yituperation, abuse
and impoteu inyectigc upon the absent Gov, lash.
ed into fury by the castigati0n he has given them