Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-08
Mass Meeting at Dover.

court house on Monday, the 23rd of Ian uary, 1860. D. F. Williamson was ooIlat Vto the chair, and J. z. Burns anno;ntel secretary. The object of the neet;ng ha;ao briefly explained by Roof H Howon n0'as ns motion, the chair appointed committee ot six, consisting of William McElwee sr = John Brown, |. B. Shapard, J. G Brew. ton, John Petray and Roof H. Howell to draft resolutions expressive of the sense q, the meeting, who after a short absence ro. ported the following preamble and resolu- tlo1S' which were unanimously adopted.
 V HEREAs, Political affairs are fast as. sumlng frlghtful shape, and presenting a fearful appearance, indicating in unmis. takaoie terms, certain and immediate overthrow of this beautiful fabric of govern ment, II not speedily arrested by some po- tent power. And, whereas, said element is comnosod O. a class of demagoging, demorali izino sedltious politicians Tn the north, or non, slaveholding States known as black rennh llcans, who are deaf to reason, and blind to justice, whose ambition is political bower at the sacrifice Of every principle of honor justice and humanity and the prospertv of this great and happy republic; and who tn gratlfy their depraved hearts resort to mn der, arson and treason, and have w;tbout provocatlon waged a relentless warfare mn on the southern States and their domestic ' institutions. And, Whereas, there is also conserva- tive element in the north or non-sIavobold lDs states, composed of the better, more honorable and honest class of citizens, who are actuated by the purest principles of patriotism, honor, justice and humanity, whose noble purpose is the perpetuity of thls glorious Union of sister States. who recognize our rights and interests in com mon with theirs; sympathize with us in past injuries; aid us in the redress of our wrongs, and will not desert us in the hour of peril. Be it therefore
 Resot0ed, That we, a portion of the de- mocracy of Pope county, in mass meeting assembled, as a party, know 9no north, no south, no east, no west" but recognize the rights and interests of all, irrespectively.
 2nd. Res0tged, That we regard said re- publican party as sectional, arrogant and oyerbearing, and while we entertain no desire to wage war upon them and their peculiar institutions, we feel it to be a christian duty, as we'll as the first prompt ings of nature, to protect ourselves, our private rights and personal property, and to share alike those great and invaluable blessings purchased with the blood of our revolutionary sires, and to that end will { sacrifice C our lives our alb
 - 3rd. Resotced, That in our opinions, Hrn- ton Roacan Helper, the infamous author of the incendiarv work entitled "The I'm pending Crisis of the South-how to meet it," together with his indorsers, are mur- dererS, robbers anl traitors, misleading un- suspecting and uninformed citizens by a criminal misrepresentation of "facts and figures" melting slaves to disobedience. depreciation and rebellion.
 4th. Resotyed, That we reiterate our in- dorsement of the national democratic plat form of 1856, and approve the policy of the present administration, particularly the principle and policy of non intervention.
 5h. ResoLged, That we commend Presi- 1dent Buchanan and Gov Wise for thei, prompt suppression of the Harper's Ferry , instruction, and the due execution of the insurgents, thereby teaching northern fan atics higher law" and "out-laws" Y, due appreciation of :" republicanism''
 6h. Res0lped, That we deem it expe dient, and approve the policy of Gov. Con way Ill recognizing the militia of Arkan sas
 1M Resolved, That in our opinions. the south is able, capable and willing to defend her citizens in the enjoyment of their homes and property, and the eItion or admis- sIon that those reckless demagogues of the north can parade a sufficient force to invade our soil, demolish our institutions. and hberate our slaves, Is but an abolition ar gument used by Helpers strikers to intimi- date non-slaveholders, and frighten them into peaceable, quiet, unresisting and cowardly submission
 SM. ReSotged, That we will support nc man, for any office, who ever entertained abolition sentiments or smypathies, whose record IS not pure and unsullied.
 9M. Resolpea, That the Hon. George c. Watkins IS our first choice for Governor and that the Hon. Josiah Gould is oul second choice for Governor, and that ouI delegates to the State convention be. anc they are hereby instructed so to cast tho vote of Pope county, and for State electors able efficient and reliable democrats.
 10h. ResOiOed. That the Hon. Jame. Brewton, Hon. W. A. Barker, \. B. Snap ard, Hon. N. D. Shinn, J. z. Burns. G. NJ r. Williamson and Roof. H. Howell be and they are hereby, appointed delegates tc represent Pope county in the State conven ton.
 1lh. Resolped, That in our opinions, tht slavery question needs but the light O reason, thorough investigation and perfec understanding, to be quieted and forever settled, and that such means should bC adopted by the State convention as are bes calculated for its development, suggesting sub-electors for every county, whose duty 1t shall be to address the citizens of ever, township, and thoroughly discuss said ques ton in all its bearings, socially, religiously and politically
 It was then suggested that an executiv, committee of three be appointed in eacl township to superintend the calling anc holding of township meetings preparator, to the county convention; and upon motion the following named persons were appointed by the chair as such committees
 DOVER TowNsHP.-A. J. Cobb, Jess Bringle, John B. Brooks.
 ILLINOIS TowNsHP.-C. E. Tobev, w McElwee, ST., Hugh Taylor.
 GALLEY Rock TowNsHIp.-Jas. Quinn Jno. Oates, J F. Falls.
 WILSON TowNsHIp.-W. w. Stepp, M = T. Beeson, w. R. Spruce.
 GUMLoG TowNsHIP-M. H. Guest, Wm Bowden, G. w. Davis.
 MoRELAND TowNsHIP.-Y. L. Thomp son, w. G. Hills, J. s. Carter.
 GRIFFIN TowNsHIP.-Rich'd Griffin, s,. E. Lmley, J. H. Burnett
 LIBERTY TowNsHP-W. l.. Johnson J. c. Brewton, E. M Hale s
 INDEPENDENCE TowNsHIP.-A. D. Ma pier, Jas. Holmes, Jno Richardson.
 NORTH FORK TowNsHIP.-F M Hutson Wm. Shatterield, W. S. Brown.
 ALLEN TowNsHIP.-E. N. Potet, Jno Mansker, Jno. Bookout
 MARTIN TOWNSHIP Brown. Jas Hickey, Irwin Howard