The true Democrat., 1856-09-23
From Independence County.

In the Independent Balance, of the 29th August, writer over the signature of " B." in speaking of the late elections in Independence county, has indirectly accused majority of the voters of having acted contrary to republican, ism, because they did not worship at the shrine of Know Nottingham and elect to office the candid ates of the Know Nothing party. He says, "the pure principles of Americans ruling America in Independence is not to be tolerat- ed; but we must be governed by foreign influ- ence." Again he says "we may bid adieu to the prosperity of our once happy nation.' Un- der the all absorbing name of democracy the most dangerous doctrines have been heralded during the recent canvass by the successful candidates that it has been my unhappy lot ever to listen to- If "B" was republican himself, if he was a man that regarded the truth, or if he was not man destitute of com mon sense and decency, he could never have written the above language or spoken as he has about the recent elections If he is a repub- lican as he is protesting to be why does he not submit to the will of the majority, and why does he speak of a majority of the voters of this county as he does when they have only acted as freemen should act, by casting their votes for the men, the party, and the principles, which they thought best calculated to promote the happiness, interest and prosperity of their country.
 To say that doctrines had been heralded during the recent canvass by the successful candidates that were dangerous to our country is a black and malicious falsehood, and if he really thought the doctrines were dangerous it was only because he had not sense or dscrimi- hating judgment sufficient to know what was dangerous and what was not dangerous.
 So far as regards the successful candidate for State senator, he said nothing in any of his speeches that was nti-American or anti repub lican. He did invite the poor and oppressed of every nation to our shores, but he invited none but the honest. So far as regards the la- bors of the Know Nothing candidates, they did labor and they abored in vain to trv to prove that the doctrines heralded by them were democratic and republican. They knew as does "B.' if he knows anything about the political history of this country that the doctrines ad vo- cated by them in regald to foreigners were al- most the very same, word for word that the Hartford convention set forth in its resolutions. and which covered in nfamy every member of that convention.
 So far as regards the Hon. D. c. Montgomery, he never lost an opportunity when the time al- lotted him allowed him to speak in uncompro- missing terms against the baneful influence of the doctrines advocated by the Know Nothing candidates And Mir. Butler with whom "B." seem to sympathse so deeply, does not thank him any in the least for his sympathies, he considera that in advocating the doctrines he did he done nothing more than was his duty, as all American citizen and as friend to his country
 And then, there is that Dr. whose throat and stomache seems from "B's" statement to be so capacious that he swallowed Pope, Cardi- nal, Bishop, Priest and all; and about whom "B." thought it unnecessary to waste paper, he is proud to know that he advocates the doc trlnes of the democratic. party boldly, fearless of consequences, and without asking any favors at the hands of the Know Nothing party. He Is always ready to advocate the very same prn- ciples that he did during the recent canvass. and feels assured that he will always be sustain ed as he was then by republican people. He considers nothing that |" B. should say how ever contemptious he might speak as any dis grace to him or to his party, he wishes "B." to console himself the best way he can, and if there IS any more poison in the little sack he has concealed in his heart or where his heart ouoht to be he wishes him to spit it out, for the an- tidote has been applied and his poison can have no effect
 Now, "B." for shame think of what you have written, and if you have any conscience try to ask forgiveness, remember that you are now like Cain with mark set upon you bv which you are to be known hereafter, remem- Der that you are following in the foot.steps of the old federal party; then seal your lips, shut your eyes and try to die, for soon you, with your party, will be buried so deep the hand of resurrection can never reach you
 With my best wishes for the decent entertain ment of your party, now leave you to nurse your spleen and to find consolation if you can in the wrecks and ruins of your soon will be defunct party.
 FRIEND OF DEMOCRACY
 Independence Co.,, Arh., Sept 4, 1856.