The true Democrat., 1856-01-15
Grand Rally of the Democracy on
 the 27th ut.
50O Planters Present at Bellyille.

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 According to previous announcement, grand rally of the democracy of Desha and Ar kansas counties took place on the 27th ult., at Belville.
 The meeting was organized by calling Major Joab Mitchell to the chair He opened the ceremonies with short address, referring to the national position of the democratic party and said there was nothing to be feared from Know Nottingham, as it had already manifest ed defuncton.
 The organization was completed by the ap- continent of Lafayette J. Carroll as secretary upon the announcement of the chair that the meeting was prepared for business, John Jacoos, esq, inquired if there was sufficient numoer ol persons from Arkansas to represent the feelings oi the people of that county, to ap- point delegates In conjunction with Desha for the next State convention to be held at Little Rock. To this motion Col. Halliburton replied that Arkansas county was not sufficiently re- presented; that this happened from no lack of patriotism on the part ot the democratic party of his county, but from the severity and inclomen- cy of the weather.
 Dr. James Rollins then moved, that. as the inclemency of the weather prevented general attendance from Desha also, he thought it would not only be impoitic but in keeping with our republican institutions to postpone the appointment of delegates til the next term of the circuit court, to be held at Napoleon.- hat we, as American citizens, had common olrth-nght of sovereignty, and that for the pre- sent assembly to appoint delegates would be the presumption of the naughty imperousness ot hnow Nothing lodge, which has no regard for the rights ot man, but the elevation of trai- tors to offices of trust and responsibility. He hon .hn ships were not fairly represented, that the ap- polntment of delegates be deferred till the third Monday in April next the term of the circuit court at Napoleon. He then hoped, that as time was precious, and that as some people came from distance to hear speeches, that they would be gratifed in that respect by many orators who were present. Col. Burrow was then loudly called for, and took the stand amidst great applause. He said that he was glad to meet his friends on that occasion and that, though he did not interfere much in poli- ties tor the last eighteen months, yet he could | honestly say his heart was always with the de- mocracy. lie had no interest in the present canvass, save the common feelings of patriotism which should animate every honest citizen in the performance of his duty to his country. He wanted no office, he sought for none No; he preferred the sweets ot private life to the high est office in the gift of the people; but as de- mocrat, he would always stand by his country and its institutions. He then animadverted to the policy of Know Nottingham, and compared tin its political character, with democracy He pointed to the present contest in the Congress of the United States, in eecting a Speaker of the House, and asked any honest man and impar- tial citizen if it was not contest between abol- tionsm and constitutionalsm.
 "Who is it," says the Colonel, "that will not charge the present fearful state of things on the Know Nothing party. It is undeniable In the last session of Congress a great const- tutlonal question, Involving the rights of the south, was discussed, and was triumphautlv sustained by the democratic party, the whigS of the north, to man voting against it."- He then asked where were those sterling men of the north who voted for the ''Kansas and Nebraska bill" They were stricken down by the hand of ab0litonsm, and when 1t will be remembered that abolitionism in a ridicu- lous minority till Know Nottingham came into power who, in the south, whether whig, Know Nothing or democrat, will not brand that party with infamy? The election of an abolition speaker in the House of Representatives, which Is very probable, IS an insult to the south and in that traitorous action there is lot to be found
 
 that the democratic party alone is national No southern man can consistently be Know No- thing; for now, for the first time, the south is insuted, her liberties and her privileges threat ened; an event chargeable alone to the ascend ency of the new party. lie entertained the vast crowd for four hours and a half, in a strain of the most brilliant eloquence, and after tho- roughly and ably analysing every feature of the new party, lashing t occasionally with the fury ofa tiger, and bouncing upon it with the stern rage of lion, carrying conviction to every honest mans mind, he took his seat amidst the most enthusiastic cheering.
 The able speech of Col Farrely will be mo- } ticed in our rext, as well as several letters ; which were received from several distinguish ed men, who were unable to attend.-Nap0leon Sentinel
 THE FEUITs OF KNOW NOTHINGIsM--Two gentlemen having left with us one twenty. the other two dollars, for the widow of Dr. Scher- CT, who was murdered on election day, we ves- te1day called upon the lady and placed the same in her hands. We tender to the donors the thanks which the emotions of Madame Schercr would not suffer her to utter The untincly death of Dr. Scherer has re- duccd his widow and family of four children from comparative comfort to destitution. He fell without having done anything fitted to ex- cite even a momentary censure. He fell a ] victim of pitiless rufianism-sustained as it was hy lawleSs, bloody faction His death IS the bitter fruit of "extreme hazard'' Know T Nottingham a tree that has often driDnp1 wifi