The true Democrat., 1855-09-18
From the Uemnstead Democrat. Sept. St
The Mass Meeting.

Of SOuCnern ArhallSdS, III d most relldThdOle manner, the truth of the words which that de- lectable syren, "Sam," having stolen, of late has sung so sweetly in the ears of the unsus- pectng and ingenious citizens of our Onion, viz: that Americans a0W rule America" The democracy of old Hampstead county, which embodes within itself portion of those true American citizens, whose influence and control have made our happy country the wonder aud admiration of the world, Assembled at Washing ton on that day, in answer to a previous call, ln numbers far surpassing our most sanguine eX- pectations. They came, too, m right spirit, with hearts warm with patriotic enthusiasm, and minds girded with the armor of truth and req son, ready to combat deception and intrigue in whatever sarb they may array themselves,
 Unfortunately the speakers who were ex- pected from abroad failed of being present on the occasion. But the attention displayed on the part of the audience to catch every word that fell from the lips of the speakers who did address them, betrayel the satisfaction with which the arguments presented were received; and, although it would doubtless have afforded great pleasure to have listened to the distin- guished orators who were invited and who were expected to address the meeting, yet, as they could not be obtained, we have reason to rejoice that things passed oil so harmomousiy and well. In regard to the number present it would not perhaps be eXaggeratlng to say that it as large as we have ever seen collect ed upon any occasion whatever in this county, for the past six years. A few of the clark lantern, order ere present to note the proceed ngs, and, if the countenance Is any index of the feelings, we should judge their spirits were somewhat dropping, and their hopes of gaining any more prosevtes from the democratic ranks little blighted.
 Dr. Charles B. Mitchell and Dr. Benj. P. Jett, the regular orators of the day, discharged their duties handsomely, not only to the entire sats- faction, but to the admiration of their numerous friends. Whatis visible of the invisable " Sam," was brought before the judgment of the assem- blv, in a masterlv style by both these gentle men; and while they gave him fair and i'm partial trial, they failed not to strip him of his tinseled ornaments and exhibit his naked defor- mites to the public gaze, which elicited the yer dict eff "gulty,'' pronounced in the applause of the assembled multitude. In fine. the speeches of both gentlemen were rcplete with sound and unanswerable arguments, and as convinc- ing proof of the satisfaction with which they were received and the influence they had upon the assembly, we have only to say that the applause that accompanied them throughout was both loud and deep.
 After the speeches of Drs. lett and Mitchell, and the adoption of series of resolutions, (which may be found in another column,) it was ascertained thar the Hon. J ohn Quindlev of Pulaski county, was upon the ground. He was immediately called upon for speech; and in stand and for brief period entertained the meeting with a most masterly exposition of "Sum'S'' inconsistency, as compared with the straight forward course of the democratic party. He informed us that he was a member of the Methodist church. and as Methodist he appeal ed to his brethren against the sin and iniquty they must perpetrate by joining the present know nothing order, while he called upon the preachers and elders of his church to rely mote upon the word of truth for its prosperity, than upon prescription and persecution. He then alluded to the few who have recently deserted the democratic ranks an joined the dark lan- tern ordcr ard exposed their political history and character to the listening audience, declar- ing what all his hearers by common applause concurred in, that the democratic party had only, as it were, freed its stomach from their nauseating presence by means of this know nothing emetic, and now that 1t has become purified by the operation, it is stronger than ever before The hero of Greytown and the redoutable Gen. James Yell came in for good share of the enconaiums passed by Mr. Q. upon such political renegades To the great amuse- ment of his hearers, Mir. Q. informed them of the remarkable fact, not generally before known here, that the a'sstocracy and aOire-pullers of this secret order are not subject to the oaths and obligations which the aoooz-kat and coperas breeches boys have to take upon themselves The remarks of MT. Q. were happily timed, and came in most appro to the occasion. They were marked throughout by vein of wit and irony, which made their reception most agree. able to the assembly, and elicted for the speak. CT great attention and applause throughout theil delivery. universal feeling was manifested to have him continue his remarks, but as din. ner was waiting, MT. Q. declared his unwilling ness longer to detain his hearers from the tables especially as he was but a casual and unexpcct- ed speaker on the occasion.
 The barbecue was an excellent one, and amply abundant to satisfy the large assembly present, and the way the rich viands disappear. ed before the keen appetites of the rejoicing multitude, was sufficient to admonish any gaunt hungry looking, sef-dissatisfed, know nothing present, that Better is dry norsal and quietness herewith, than an house full o sacrifices aoith strife.''
 The ladies turned out in goodly numbers and graced the meeting with their charming presence. And from the smiles of satisfaction that gleamed from their beming eyes and radian countenances, we infer tlnt " Sam's" suit witt them is desperate indeed. The truth is. secre oaths are.incompatible with the feelings of al American lady, unless they breathe of compas sion and love; whenever they embody the sen timents of prescription, persecution and ha tired, her generous nature forbids their utter ancc.
 The festivities of the day closed with thu barbecue, and we doubt not that every tru, democrat returned home stronger in his faitl than ever, and fully prepared to do battle man fully against the invisible little gentleman called Sam," whenever the occasion demands Below we publish the Secretaries repor of the proceedings of the meeting, togethe