The Van Buren press., 1868-03-06
Speaking on Friday last

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10 hear speeches from SOLOMON +. CLAEE,
ESD, and Col SAM w. WILLIAMS, both
Of Little Rock, who are canvassing some
of the counties of our State, in behalf Of
freedom aud a white mans government
Early in the forenoon some of the negro
party held Convention for The purpose
ofopIpinting (thcy eo{ied it nominal
ing candidates, for the Legislature I'M
der the Negro Constitution. The thing
was all " cut and dricd'' and the carpet
bags carried the day, and most Of the.
nominees are "new comers.'
The thing soon adjourned, niggers
and all. and the Van Burcn Brass Band,
struck mp 4 lively welcome to the speak
crs, Mc,srs. Clark and Williams. The
niggcr clement eyaporatcd and the white
men of Crawford began TO pour into the
Court House. Many ladies attended and
added interest to the occasion. B. j.
BEowN, Esq, called the meeting to order
and introduced S. F. Clark, Esq, who
gave Us one ofhis closely reasoning ad
dresses, having powerful effect upon his
hearers. He demonstrated to the audi
cncc that their freedom had already been
taken from them and the only way to re
gain any portion of it, was to vote down
the infamous "so-callcd' Constitution.
lie showed concusivcly that the Radical
party had wagod the war for subjugation
Of the South, and not for an honest re-
storation of the Union. Having been in
the North in the early part Of the war, he
spoke of things as he knew them to be,
and showed how the federal soldery had
been swindled into cutting the throats of
their Southern brethren, by a miserable
party, who pretended to love the Union.
and Constitution, but really only loved
plundor and Office Mr. Clark was fol
lowed by Col Williams, who gave us one
Of his happy efforts. His scorching ridi-
cule Of our big animal-Bowen alias
Brown would have completely over
turned all the hopes Of Office Of any man
Of the least decency; it probably will not
drive Bowen alias Brown out Of the coun
try as his cheek is too hard Many of
those who had been deluded by Bowen
alias Brown into supporting him, were
present at this meeting and showed their
appreciation Of the remarks Of Col W, !
by oft repeated applause. The animal
heard some little Of it, but his chair was
very hot. The new name given him by
Col. W. is 50 appropriate, that it will be
apt to stick, and littlebat Titmouse'
will be remembered for some time to |
come The character Of "Tittlcbat' |
suits Bowen alias Brown so well too The |
/ big guns ofthc nigger party were in town
but could not he induced to accept the |
polite offer made them Of division of
time. The Legislative aspirants were
present but would not attempt even, a
defence Of the disgusting Constitution
Friday listened for time and looked
like he had cheap to say but could
not talk in daylight, and his eloquent
tongue could not ego off, without the
in-scent-iye Of the presence Of niggers.
The new convert, the Resurrectionist,
the pill bag man, Dr. Bennett, was also at
the door, towering head and shoulders
above his brethren, but not word could
YOU get from him. lie used to make
tolerablc Conservative speeches and per
haps. as his conversion has been so re
cent, he feared lest he might get on the
wrong side Dell, the champion of the
Radical Ring, was in town too, but he did
not come to time. Perhaps he was afraid
Of the " Piggist Bowen and perhaps he
wasn't. Everything passed off we'll and
all seemed delighted with the speakers.
We feel certain the trip will be of great
service to the cause Of liberty and the
white man. Many thanks are due our
excellent Band for its good music The
boys are always ready to lend their aid
to the cause Of dccency and freedom.
Bully for the boys!