The true Democrat., 1856-01-01
Proceedings of the Democratic
 Meeting at Locust Grove.

At a meeting of the democracy of Indepen- dence county, held at Locust Grove, Greenbriar township, on Saturday December 5th, Judge J. C. Gainer was called to the chair and lar rison Blevens and J. W. Butler were appoint ed secretaries.
 The chairman explained the object of the meeting to be the adoption of a constitution and such rules and resolutions as may be deem- ed necessary for the organization of the de- mocratic party of Independence county
 D. C. Montgomery, wv. Lewis and J. s. Trimble addressed the meeting. They show ed the democratic party to be liberal and na- tional in its principles and doctrines; that it stands proudly aloof from the tsms of the day. "unshon of its integrity, its strength and its solidty;" that it is neither dead nor dying; but will be fully prepared to enter into the cam paign of 56
 On motion, it was resolved that commit tee of five be appointed to draft constitution for the adoption of the meeting; thereupon the chairman appointed D. c. Montgomery, J. 5. Trlmble, w. A. Neely, J. A. Claiborne and Wm. Blevens
 The committee reported the following, which was unanimously adopted, and signed by those present.
 CONSTITUTION
 l. This body shall be called the Indepen- dence county democratic association, and shall be composed of such qualified voters of Inde- pendence county as shall sign this constitution and comply with the requirements thereof, and with the by Jaws and resolutions adopted in conformity thereto.
 2: The members of the association hereby voluntarily agree to maintain, and adhere to the principles set forth in the national democratic platform of 1S52-to uphold and defend the constitution of the United States, and that of the constitution of the State of Arkansas, in the letter and spirit and by all honorable and lawful means oppose and discountenance every political organization which meets in secret: which makes religious belief or place of birth. or either, political test or qualification to vote or to hold office, or which exacts of its mem bers pledge or oath to vote for its nominees. 5. he officers shall be president and se- cretary, who shall be elected at each meeting --shall hold office until their successors are duly elected, and shall perform the duties usually discharged by such officers. | 4. The meeting shall be held alternately in the several townships of the county, and all members shall have an equal voice in the pro- ceedngs
 5. The meetings shall not be held secretly, nor shall any secret sign, grip, pledge or oath, or any initiation fee be required.
 On motion, the chairman appointed J. S. Trimble, Thomas Berry, Thomas Nations, And. J. Gather, and William Egner to solicit signers to the constitution.
 On motion of J. s. Trimble, it was resolved; that we, as democrats, extend the right hand of. fellowship to all old line whigs who will subscribe to the principles set forth in the con- sttutlon adopted by the meeting.
 On motion of w. w. Lewis, it was resolved, that this meeting adjourn to meet in Bates vile, on Saturday the 29th of December next.
 On motion, it was resolved, that the pro- |ceedings of this meeting be published in the