Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-26
 Meeting in Colnmhia c.onnt,r

In pursuance to published call, the citizens of Harrison township. Columbia county, Arkansas, met at Thompson's store on Saturday, 18th Janu- ary is6l to take into consideration the affairs of our federal government.
 pr. A. J. Thompson was called to the chair, and c. w. Leake was requested to act as Sccre tary.
 The chairman explained the object of the meet. ing.
 on motion, a committee of five were appointed to draft resolutions. which committee consisted of Robert Atkinson, w. P. Gee, A. Ferguson, Sim con Dennis and Alfred Burlington.
 on motion, B. F. Askew, esq.,, was requested to address the meeting, who responded in an able and argumentative speech, showing very conclusively that the only safety for the South was immediate secession.
 The committee offered the following resolutions, which were adopted at Magnolia, on the 2lst De- cember, 1860:
 WHEREAS, There has long existed in our gov ernment purely sectional party, which, by fanati cal appeals to the worst passions and vulgar pre- Judces of the northern masses has created revo- luton in public sentiment, alarming in it's charac- tef' suoverslve Of common justice and of the con stitutiona rights of section of the Union; yet notwithstanding the un ust and aggressive naturc and dsloyalty to the constitution, it has, with an astonishing rapidty, advanced in the accomplish ment ot it's reasonable purpose, and the accumu latlon Of political power, until it has become the dominant party in the government; it's complete success eliminating in the election of Abraham Lincoln to the chief magistracy of this confeder- acy, and Tn opposition to the united voice of the entire South. And whereas, the administration of the federal government in the future will be sub mitted to the control of this reasonable party, which spurn and trampe upon the constitution, and claims Its power and authority from a higher law, It's spirit being hostility and hatred to the South and It's avowed purpose the abolition of slavery ana the subugation of the slave states and by the early admission of new states unfrendlv to our interests, will not only obtain entire control of every department or the government, but possess suincleht power to remodel the constitution, and repeal all laws protecting, until at last slave pro- perty Will be held by insecure tenure that it will Of necessity be abolished. Therefore, be it
 fesotred, That in view of the aggressive spirit of the North, its infringement of our most sacred and constitutional rights, and the small hope req sobaoy to be entertained for the protection of our interests under the present government we are of the opinion that if the southern states desire the enloyment of equality and independence, and the establishment of the institution of slavery upon q basis oi permanent security, they should no longer submit to further gross abuse of their liberties but III the present crisis find an occasion of redressipr their grievances, and asserting their eaualty It Is idle to hope that the bond of the Union can lon ger hoid together under common government; the inimical sections composed of people distinct ana dlssmlar, and uncongenial in their nature, and differing so widely in their political, moral, ana socia relations and even in their tastes habits and opinions, and it is both wise and expedient that separation should ensue, when reciprocal good . Will, harmony, pe,ce and the spirit of justice is destroyed, and nothing remains of once traternal Unlon, but unceasing discord and hostility
 tuybiI Ia ,No pz ernment established by our fathers has in no wise almhshed, and our respect and esteem for the few good men and patriots at the North, has not abat ed; yet we have security for the faithful admin. lstratlon of that government, when the consttu. ton is destroyed, and higher law party is in DOW CT, which denies us equality of rights in the com mon property of the territories and proposes, an. nuaiy to rob us of millions of dollars by increas. ing the already cxhausting protective t,rtf; which mas, Tn many of the northern states nullified the lug'tve slave law. and imposed fines and imprison- ment upon the slave owner who seeks to recover his slaves and has ruthlesslv invaded southern soil with an armed band of fanatcal emissaries ana secretly plotting throughout the whole southern country, to excite a slave instruction, to murder our peaceable citizens, ami destroy our property It would, Ill our estimation, be suicidal policy to longer 1raternize with section that eherishes such a deep-seated hatred to our people and our instiu. | tohs, seeking every opportunity to invade our flSnts, disturb our quietude and SOW turbulence anu alsconteht among our once happy people, nor ohitS any occasion to limit the of slavery, and | render property slaves insecure and of dimn- lshed value, and for the future, the South should take her interests under her own control yindicate hef equality, and give to her citizens better secur- ty for the protection of their rights and property.
 ReSotoea, That we declare our diminished conti- dence ill northern fidelity, and believe that it would oe lmpfnaeht and unwse to further trust her punic faith, and any overtures for any amicable adjust la trAt cl,o .AI. the North, who is and always have been the ae- gresslve party, and that the South in her m ent attitude could not, without an exhibition of pusi- lamity and cowardlce, and at sacrifice of honor nnu sel respect. entertain any proposien for com liberty bills and other obnoxious laws are erased from the statute books of northern States; vet should the North, actuated by spirit Of justice and sincere desire to promote permanent peace and harmony, freely acknowledge our SOY yereisnty and equality, grant us our unquestionable rights and return to faithful observance of the Consti- tuition, then, and not till then are we willing to remain in the existing government.
 Resolued That we recognise the doctrine of State sovereignty, and the right of any State in the Union to dissolve her connection with the ex- sting government, and resume her primitive now. CTS, and shoud federal power attempt to coerce her back into the confederacy, it is the duty of every southern citizen to defend her lawful rights in the premises.
 heeo1oed, lnaV we add the following as a cor rolary.
 Resotced, That the State of Arkansas hayinr always abided by every law passed by the general government-thus ignoring all forme party prede- | lection or parties should now seek that ipdenen- dence, eaquality and the rights out of the Union which has been refused her in it.
 Resoired, That it is the sense of this n,eeinc that the legislature of this State should authorize the governor to call convention forthwith to oh tain the will of the people of the State in regard to present political issues.
 Rcsoloed, That under present existing circum. stances, we deem it advisable to arm and souip the militia of the State, and our representatives, hereoy instructed to vote such appropriations and make such provisions as may seem best for that purpose.
 Resotped, That we, the citizens of Harrison township, Columbia county, Arkansas, do accept. and do hereby ratify the nomination of J. c. Wal. lace ana eI' r. Smoote, delegates to tue State Convention, when called, and will use all bonor- able means to secure their election.
 Resofoed, That copy of these resolutions he sent to the governor and our senator and renresen
 tatives in the legislature.
 kesolned, That the foregoing resolutions be sent to Turner's Southern Star, for publication. and that
 all other papers in the State friendly to the canse
 be requested to publish them e
 w Al. THOMPSON, CA'n.
 C. w LEAK, Sec'g.