Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-09-07


 l775-'6, equals in importance the present. and it X hoped you will try ~ make t con- venient to give us your counsel and assis- tancc.
 Very truly, your ob't scrv't.
 GEO. BICKLEY,
 PreSided 1mericon Legon, A. C. c"
 This had been probably dropped by the person to whom ii was addressed. made inquiries of several acquaintances as to the business Of thc convention, butt unfortunate lv did not come across any one who seemed to know its import. AllIay Saturday and sunday small groups of men could be seen coveraing earnestly in an under tone. and 1t was evident that some concert of thought was prevalent. On Monday morning the ballroom was cleared, and n guard in uni form was placed at the door, who admitted such had tickets. Not being one of the favored few, l did not get admittance though l tried twice The curtains were dropped, So that had no chance to see the number who were present, but. judging from those whom 1 saw enter, should think there must have been from so to 100 persons. As the piazza extends around two sides O. the room, it was not difficult to hear much that was said. The meeting seemed to be a preliminary one and intend ed to sounc the public feeling on the oues- ton oi acquiring more southern territory. Mexico was shown up as country in state oi anarchy, and likely so to remain Untll It was governed by Amercaas The relations of the north and south were eN amneI, and a large amount of disunion feeling was expressed.
 From the presence of large number of military men and noted politicans. as well as from the statements of tho speaker, whom l aIterwaul learned was General Bicklcy President oi the American Legion. secret southern military organization, it appears that tnlS movement Is more advanced than has been heretofore understood The Ie- glon IS l3,U00 strong, mostly armed. and ready to march at short notice. The speaker said
 of course, time, place anl plans must not here De made public You must reIv on the regular delegates to arrange these matters, and be assured this part of our Ia hors will receive earnest and calm attention " hai we ask of you is to help direct the Shp when sails are ready set. Sustain us at home while we do the work abroad-ror we are going 10 fight battle on other soil. that must otherwise, in few years, be fought at your own doors"
 lie state'l further that it was determined not to violate the neutrality laws: but he did not explain how this movement should take place without their violation. The con- ventlon rose at about II D. m, and was as sembed again in the evening at the old church room, which was protected by guard and sentinel. Here the meeting seemed to be almost entirely composed of military men. Since then, the meetings have been heldevery evening, sometimes at one place, and then at another. Yesterday had a long conversation with Major Iii lery and Col. Toler, and to-day l was in- troduced to Gen. Bicllley He i. about 8 or 3S years of age, about feet 10 inches. with deep blue, sharp eyes. heavy beard, and looks as determined as man can. He will probably wiegh about 150 lbs., is very erect and proud. vet one of the most afable men in conversation have ever met with. He is weel educated, thoroughly acouainted with the United States and Mexico. and has travelled much in Europe. He is a disun lonIst ln politics, and, if he succeeds, will do much to bring about disruption of the Union, though he says his movement will alone prevent it. He is surrounded by his suite, and, must say, they are fine looking fellows. lie talks very much, but ifnoti,, ed closet y it will be observed that he meas ures every word, and never refers to Nevico as hiS field ol operations; but he draws dis | mal pictures of Spanish American civiliza- ton the dangers of the south-and argues | strongly for the entire American control of the Gulf. Few young men will talk with him five minutes without catching his en. | thnslaSm. There is that in his voice and mode ot expression which is not easily for gotten. It IS probable that it is to this boly to whom President ,Juarez looks for assistance, though, if l am not mistaken. Blckley IS looking only to the extension of negro slavery He says the American Le- zion was organized in 1854, and has been quietly growing ever since, and that it is now strong enough to work out the destiny of the south against every opposition. He IS greatly in favor of Wise for the Presi- dency, and says, if he is not the nominee, he hopes Gov. Seward will be elected, so that the south will have to separate I think he saw that I was northern man. and hence did not speak as plainly to me as he would have otherwise have done.
 thlnk hlm most dangerous man, and | II he IS not stopped he will do the whole country an incalculable injury. He is evil dentily playing with the most dangerous passions of the southern people, large DOT tlon of whom will listen to any scheme looking to final dissolution of the Union.
 It IS to be greatly desired that he may fail to raise capital to carry on the enter |