Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-09-01
Democratic Meeting at Dev0lls
 Huff.

Democratic Meeting at Dev0ll's
 Bluff.
 In pursuance to previous notice, the Democrats and Conservative men of Wattcnsaw Township, met ill Devall's Bluff, on the 2lst ult. The meeting was called to order and its object ex- plained--for the purpose of organizing n Democratic Club-whereupon tue following gentlemen were chosen tem- porary officers: $. J. Peoples, Prcsi- dent; l.. $. Mccarthy, Vice President Wm. $. Burnett, Secretary; J. T. Blackwell, Corresponding Secretary.
 MT. Blackwell moved that commit tee of five, consisting of Sam. Evans, Esq, J. E. England, John Weimer, r. E. Leighton and L. L. Cross, be ap- pointed to draft resolutions, and upon motion, Mir. Blackwell was added to said committee.
 During the absence of the committee, several gentlemen were called upon to address the meeting.
 It was announced that tho committee was ready to report, whereupon, the following resolutions were read and adopted:
 WHEREAS, We the Democrats of Wattensaw Township, believe that the time has arrived when every good and law abiding citizen in the State of Ar kansas, should use every effort, and earnestly bring to bear all honorable means for the redemption of our state from present misrule and political op- prcssion, and should persistcntly urge our right to go to the ballot box and vote in accordance with the right and privilege guaranteed to us by the con stitution of the United States, and as claimed by every free American citi- zen, and that We can see nothing but continued strife and contention if our political enemies persist in keeping any portion of our citizens disfran- chised, and thereby working great in- jury to the prosperity and interest of our state; therefore be it
 RESOLVED, That we hail with delight the nomination of Seymour and Blair and cordially endorse, the time-honored principles upon which they were nomi- mated, and that we will devote every energy and use every effort for their election.
 RESOLVED, That it is expedient for every bona fide voter of this state, to take the oath prescribed in the late constitution of the state, and go to the polls and demand the right to vote. RESOLVED, That we cordially invite our colored friends to unite with us ill | 1s tat the constitution of the United States and that their interests and future pros. perity is intimately connected witl that of our own, and that we will do everything in our power for their wei fare and happiness.
 RESOLVED, That we extend our thanks and congratulation to those sensible colored men in the states of Louisiana Tennessee and Mississippi, who, in dc fiance of radical threats aud intimida. ton have taken an open and bold posi- tion in the ranks of the Democratic party, and who are earnestly laboring l for the complete success of its grea principles.
 RESOLVED, That we as citizens of a common country, and who feel that WI are sincere and faithful to the princi ples of our government, desire to in form our Northern bretheren that W, heartily appreciate their noble eflorts | in our behalf, and sincerely trust tha the time is not far distant W hen tyrany and fanaticism will give way to justice right and nationality, and black-winget discord will take final and eterna adieu from our once free and prosper | ous country.
 RESOLVED, That we heartily endors' the nomination of Col. Camero9, ant pledge ourselves to use every effort fo his election to the United States con gress.
 RESOLVED. That the proceedings 0 this meeting be furnished to the Littl, Rock Gazette, Clarendon Democrat Des Arc Citizen and White Count, Record, with a request to publish. Upon motion, the following resolu ton was added:
 RESOLVED, That the White Rive Journal, the city paper, be requeste, to publish the proceedings of thi meeting.
 Upon motion, the club adjourned L meet Thursday evening next, at hal past seven o'clock, at the court-houss for the purpose of completing the or
 s. J. PEOPLES, Pres.