The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-10-03
PHOENIX, September %, 1856.

Editor Banncr:-I was exceedingly surprised
not to see some flaming account of the enthusi-
astic meeting at this Box on Friday last, so
much bombast usually appears on paper after
these Democratic gatherings, had concluded
either they must have drawn already too llber-
ally upon their gassing capitol, or there was
tee-to-tal failure. Upon senquiring, learn
the appointment of Mr.. Bowman was announc-
ed by a flaming poster, we'll scattered around
the beat. At a late hour, the eloquent speaker
was found quietly seated upon agenuine stump
in the church yard, but to his audience of four,
(who had met upon other businessJ he declined
speaking, remarking to good aud true Ameri-
can, che was altogether too firm, he tDanted
some SOL ones 10 talk TO-" Thus ended his days
labor. His appointment next day met with the
same bad fate, the scattered few who hailed his
arrival deemed it very impote to allow him to
speak to bare wslls," az he declared he would
do, whereupon the small squad of the invinci-
speaker, left for the meeting of the Americans
ut Merchandising, which was called for the
special purpose of forming Fillmore Club.
During the progress, aud in the midst of our
meeting, a broad, deep-toned mouth followed by
nearly the whole Democratic body, clomorous-
" called for their distinguished speaker. His
nice sense Of propriety coeld but see the NAL a
propos, and after few words from him, order
was restored. .r
| At hour late, through the courtesy Of one oil
our speakers, who yielded him his time, he address
sed mixed audience about twenty minutes. ]
have little to say in regard to his remarks; but
gently suggest that garblings and denuncia-
tons have but little weight where so much pc.
litical information is circulated, better by far
attempt to dispell the mists which envelope theil
articles Of faith, for from such sources we ex'
pect to receive some light.
Purvis advocated our cause most nobly-hear
| ing him for the first time, was wholly UMPIRE
pared far so much elcquence. The wsy h
warded of the many poisoned shafts that ha'
been hurled against him, elected the admiration
of all. do not remember Of hearing privat,
, course more ably vindic ated. He is one of tn
noh. lest champions engaged in the defense o
,,,r -, acipIes. Men OF such sterling truth
and INTEGRITY can but yield powerful infuenc
mon our future dessinics,
Perkins. though he declares political speak
line long since. 10 have bees among this BY
cones, clearly shows he has been Eo|idle polil
| zeal student. rejoice heartily, he has ceases
| u play The reciuse. The best wish 1 can gIs'
i him, is that he will always meet with as heart
1 welcome wherever he proclaims the America
doctrines. as we viii ever greet him wishin thl
portion of the countys
Seeing you were present II the aasemblagt
4 all leave special reporling q you. 4 sft
i orr< 4 Gus unable - form your personal IL
/ 6uri elaoee, for one &C such xeal md devote(
Il 49, - or cause, especially under such tryin
q cires apcea. comc1euds you q every mcnnbf
of ~ Anerican % ", and when victory shsll !,
leDsth crown on lzbofs. your efforts win longt
Il rtsnenbered By those coaserva<ive Apericar