Washington telegraph., 1863-09-02
NO. 33.
The MEETING LAST THURSDAY

ber of citizens assembled at the Court
House last Thursday. to hear an address
from the Hon. K. W. johnson. The
meeting was organized by calling John
H. Eakin, Esq, to the chair, and the ap-
polntment Of Col Wm. Is. Patterson as
Secretary.
The Chairman called the attention Of
the meeting to the suggestion Of the Gov
ernors Of the TFans-MiSsissippi Depart
ment, for the formation Of societies 10 the
different counties throughout the States,
for which object mainly the meeting lad
been called. The Hon. r. W. johnson
tEen addressed them 10 speech of about
two hours. BE spoke Of the prospects of
our country, aud the duties which de-
volved upon all citizens in the emergency.
Took much time il patient exposition
of the condition Of our affairs, and thereby
. inspired the most cheering hope. that we
have every reason to expect speedy turn
10 our fortunes, and happy issue Of the
war in our entire independence, and that
in less space than year. The speech
was arcumentative, and thus better caicu-
lated ,oinspire hope, and carry conviction
After lie closed, the Hon G. b. Mitchell
was called for, aud made one Of his hap
piest railying speeches. He appealed to
the loyalty and chivalry Of tie Southern
men. ard paid handsome and well de-
served compliment to our noble women,
some Of whom were present.
The organization Of the Association
;hen commenced. About seventy names
were taken down at oDcei and, Rpon mo-
ton, a committee was appointed to make
suggestions for the organization, and re-
commend officers. Upon this committee
the following gentlemen we're appointed:-
r. NJ Wilson, B. p. Jett, sen, james
Vickers, VIM. K Patterson, William G.
Sypert, DR.. Tbos. Brandon, Minto Me-
Gill, Il. Fl Conway, and Jacob White
side.
A The committee retired, and after short
absence returned with their report:
4 Is. They recommended as the basis OF
the organization mutual pledge, which
has been mislaid, Cbut which viii be pub
lished ID time that the members Of this
Association renew their obi igations of de-
voted fidelity to the Confederate States
and the State Of Arkansas. and that each
one viii do all he reasonably can to pro-
mote tie interests of the South by act and
deed, until her independence be accom-
plished- Ha
Cd. The following gentlemen we're re-
commended as officers of the Association:
j. Wbitmore President.
David Bl2ck, Vice President. sr
John * Eakin, Secretary.
Il. J, III. Gaines, Asst Secretary.
Sd The meetings shall be held on the
first and third Saturdays Of each month,
aud whenever the President may call
meeting.
4th. That subordinate associations, con-
sisting Of members resident therein, be
formed in each township, ard that, as
preliminary step to their organization, the
officers Of this association appoint Presi-
deut and Secretary in each township until
such time as the township members may
meet and elect officers for their own sub
ordinate divisions .srr
I- 9th. That the President BE- authorized
TO employ messengers when in his judg-
menr toe pubic safety may require it, and
that nll neecfnl expenses be raised by vol
untsry contribuiion, OF in default of that
by a lax upon the members pro ratd.s
7 The reeonne ndatIons of the committee
We're pnanimousiy adopted and confirmed
\ VI hereupoa- i.,e Association adjourned
until the first meeting in course, which
will be On the 9th September. At that
time, ~ who have given il their names,
viii be expected % attend, . well as all
who wish to become members Business
Of importance will be transacted. -
JOHN X EAKIN, Chairman.
I WM X. PATTERSON, Sec.
II. S-The Association is intended to
be public, and wishes to embrace every
man in the county, so that those refusing
to Join may be Known No oath is required
to be taken, 90 illegal act to be sanction
| ed. no secrecy is to be maintained, no
money TO be exGcted beyond the necessary
/ expenses of the association. The object
i to support the cause Of our country by
united and hearty effort, and to keep alive
the loyalty and zeal of our people-to
| spread correct news-to correct false re-
ports-to encourage the timid-to find
out the designs'of the enemy, and to keep
up public spirit, by frequent meetings
and addresses.
u In Mexico the church party, led
\ by Gen. Salus, has declared in favor of a
monarchical government. and Macmillan
Archduke, and brother of the emperor of
Austria, as their first sovereign. If be
declines the position, il is understood that
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