The true Democrat., 1856-04-01
Democratic Meeting in MOreIand Town- shin. PODe COuntv Arkansas

snip, rope County, Arkansas.
 The meeting was organized by appointing John J. Duvall to the chair and Peter T. Say lors secretary.
 The object of the meeting being explained by the Rev. John Hills, the letter of the Hon. John s. Bowden was read, and the following preamble and resolutions were adopted: 1 WHEREAS, There has been organized se- cret political party among us which we believe to be unconstitutional; it is therefore high time that the friends of the constitution, of all par tles should organize for the purpose of putting down Hlndoosm, in every shape and form in which it may be presented. Know Nothing ism had its origin ill the hot bed of abolitionism and Is nurtured to some extent in the southern States. The demagogue and office seeker seize upon this new midnight order with the hope of victory and spells. The friends of the Union should be alive to the interest of their country bigotry and religious intolerance threat en our republican institutions. The time has arrived when all national men should unite and place their seal of condemnation on all such political movements.
 The people of the United States, having es- tabllshed government to secure the blessings of liberty for themselves and their posteritv, it becomes their highest interest as we'll as their most solemn duty, as it is their right, to watch over the affairs of that government, that the great principles 1t contains may not be obliter- ated, that the rights and liberties it guarantees may not be jeopardsed. Viewing, as we do the principles of the the Know Nothing party as being in direct antagonsm to the constitu- ton, In the exercise of our rights, in obedience to our duty; and in the pursuance of our inter- est, we submit to our fellow citizens our Gclib- crate sentiments.
 Resolved, That we look upon the immigra- ton of Europeans to the United States as d stupendeous exhibition of the providence of God in taking care of the welfare of his crea- lures.
 Resolved, That it is the belief of this meeting that the opposition of the Know Nothing par ty to the continued immigration of Europeans to this continent is founded on prejudice, grow | ing out of ignorance of the true state of the case and fermented by the exaggera'ion and misrepresentation of designing men. Res0lUel, That in the estimation of this meeting. there can be no doubt but the Know Nothing party, especially its secret political ma chinery, has been highly detrimental to the south, whilst it has given strength to the abo- litionsts of the north
 Res0lved, That we approve of the course of Franklin Pierce, and should be glad to have him reelected to fill the office he has so noby and faithfully filled.
 ResolUed, That Col. T. C. IIindman, be our first choice for our representative in Congress.
 ResolUei, That we approve of the course of E. \. Conway, and that our delegates cast our vote for him as our first choice for Governor.
 Resotved, That James Bruton be our first choice for State Senator, and that our delegates be instructed to use all honorable means for his nomination.
 Resolved, That Vim. A. Barker and John S.. Bowden, are our first choice for representatives and that our delegates are instructed to use all honorable means for their nomination; J. L. Linton, for sheriff; Roof H. Howell, for clelk; 1; Wm. B. Young, internal improvement commis- sioner; Wm. Stout, school commissioner, and w. c. Hills. county judge ResolUed, That we unanimously V support the nominees of the State, congressional, district, senatorial and county conventions; ii not our first choice, we believe 1t to be republican principle for majority to rule our delegates are therefore instructed to cast the vote of this township for national men, and are left open to make second choice for us in case they can not have our first choice nominated, provided they shall choose truly republican men.
 Resoluea, That copy of the proceedings of this m eeting be sent to the True Democrat for publication.
 Y. L. THOMPSON and ELIJAH KINDER, dele gates.
 JOHN J. DUVALL, Chm. P. T. SAILORS, Secu.