The true Democrat., 1856-04-01
For the True Der From SParcY Cnuufy


 From Searcy County.
 EDITOR TRUE DEMocRAT-
 According to previous notice. Col. T. c. Hindman of Helena, addressed the citizens of this county, on the 23d day of February, on the subject of Know Nothingsm. Owing to the bad condition of the roads and high water he never got in till after the hour expected con- sequently some had left for their homes, and to their regret, did not get to hear him, but those that waited with patience did not wait in vain. He spoke about one hour and three quarters to an interested audience, there was much enthusiasm. The Colonel was plain and pointed he delt in facts and proved his points to the satisfaction of all unprejudiced hearers When Col. Hindman closed he gave an invita- tion to the Know Nothings, if there was any one present that wished division of time to come forward, when Col. Campbell was loudly called for, who came forward with that usual deceitful smile. He braced himself on one side with the Know Nothing platform, on the other side he was braced by the few Know Nothings that were present. He said that he did not be- long to the Know Nothing order, but approved of its platform and principles, he then reached his hand around to his side nearest his heart and drew out book. At this time the Know Nothings rushed in between where was sitting and the speaker, so could not tell whether the book was Bible or hymn book or the consti- tuition, as it was the Colonel's first public move on the new question, I did not know but he was going to open with prayer, but upon closer examination I saw that it was an old day book he commenced reading. Privately Col. Camp bell is very good reader, but on this occasion it seemed that he had an impeachment in his speech and could not articulate. He read, and 1 wondered l could not tell whether his book was written in the ancient days of Moses and the Prophets or in modern days of Capt. Pike and Gen. Yell, so he read and I wondered-so when he got through or quit, I do not think that he got through-so when he quit the mys- tery was solved-he said that it was sent to him from a friend in Canada, his Canadian friend apprehended much danger in the United States from Catholics and foreigners. The Colo nel proceeded to comment, but getting no cheers from his Know Nothing friends and his doc trines not meeting the appreciation of the de- mocrats, and being himself out of sand he, gin out, all agreeing that it was perfect failure; so Col. Campbell took down his board. Col. Hindman was called for, who stepped forward and proceeded by telling a good and appropri- ate anecdote, at the end of which he was loudly chcered. He took up and demolished Col. Campbell at every point; he condemned him out of his own mouth on every point, and was cheered throughout his reply at the end of every sentence. He told some good and appropriate anecdotes. He spoke some hour and three quarters; on' the reply he gained to himself much honor and did the democratic cause much good in this county. Old democrats that seemed to be in state of lethargy, have buckled on their armor afresh and have set out with re- newed vigor to battle for the constitution, the