The true Democrat., 1856-03-11
Col. T. c. Hindman at Ratesville-
 Judge Greenwood

EDITOR 1 RUE DEMOCRAT
 On the 29th Feb Col. T. c. Hindman, according to appointment, addressed the peo- pie at this place. It was my intention to have attempted a synopsis of his speech for your columns, but knowing, as I do, that should do him injustice shall not undertake the task Suffice it to say, that, as high as was his repu- tation for ability, he transcended all my ex pectations. This was the first time I had seen or heard Col. H. He is small--has light hair and fair complexion, and very youthful ap. pearence. Surely, thought I, he is not the able and experienced debator for which he has the reputation. He spoke for about one hour and half--and after listening to him, con- ceded all. His speech evinced an acquaintance with the political history of the country, and with biblical and profane literature of the world which surprised me in one of his age Plain, pointed, and practcal-he deals chiefly in facts with no attempt at that sicky oratory which is so common to men of his age, and he made no assertion which he did notsupport by facts and argument, that were perfectly unanswerable. The big gun of the Know Nothings in this quartcr-keith, of Jacksonport, came up cx- pressly to reply to Hindman-and was present and learn took notes-and here let me re- mark, that Col. Keith is a gentleman of good parts-of nerve and abity-but he did not at cmpt to reply-wise man--the water was too deep for him. Keith thought
 He that fights and runs away
 May live to fight another duy.'
 And so he pocketed his notes, and left! The truth is, this was one of the smartest acts of keith'S life. It proves that he can tell when stream is fordable Kieth will never drown certain ]. Since the speech, several Know No- things have told me, their blanks" were gone and that they looked to the democracy to save the Union.
 Mr. Editor, the democratic party in the south has triumphed completely and overwhelming ly over the Know Nothing party. I say this in no offensive sense--but do confidently be- lieve the Know Nothings could not carry single southern State, and in this State, not them daily and hourl rly-and but for the few unprincipled democrats who have joined them for selfish purposes, 1 believe they would dis band. But, sir, this great strength in our party encumbers it with the greater difficulties. If the contest were close, we should forget office and look to principle alone-but, as it is, fear we shall be too apt to think of office too much. Already this feeling has shown itself in the southern part of the State, where Know Nottingham is the strongest. And here in the north similar state of things is brewing.
 It is conceded by all, in this congressional district, that our present representative in Con- gress, Hon. A. B. Greenwood has made us vigilant and faithful representative. From the day he took his seat in Congress, he has neg lected nothing always at his post--he has neglected no interest of this congressional dis trict. All true democrats applaud and approve his political sentiments, and his votes. "Well done thou good and faithful" is meted to him by every one. Judge Greenwood is deserved ly popular in this congressional district--no this
 It is known to the democrats of north Arkan- sas, that Judge Greenwood did not seek re- nomination for Congress, but such has been the universal call for him to become a candidate for reelection, that he has consented to be again candidate, if nominated; but now many seem to have discovered that Judge Green wood cannot be here to canvass the district. and hence, ought not to be nominated-that Col. Hindman will canvass the district with ability, and industry, and ought to receive the nomination. However highly may appreciate the gallant services of Col Hindman, must yet believe, that the democratic party would act wrongfully and ungratefully in this course, because Judge Greenwood is faithfully and honestly standing at the post of duty, where