The Van Buren press., 1871-09-26
Grand Rally at Fort Smith.

Pursuant to call a mass meeting Of the
Democratic and Conservative party, was
held at Adelaide Hall, on Saturday Sep.
tember 10Th, at O'Clock p. NJ, at which
the following proceedings were had;
Maj. j. II. Sparks was called to the
chair, and James Brizzolara, chosen Sec
retarv. On motion Of Gen. Cabcll, q
committee Of five, consisting of the fol
lowing gentlemen, Messrs. Cabell, B. L.
Duyal, VIM. McAlistcr, John Bcckle and
J. X. Rogers, was appointed to draft
suitable resolutions expressive or the
sense of the meeting and to adopt means
to effect thorough organizations On
motion Col VIM Fishback was added to
the committee, upon which the commit
tee retired to attend to their respective
duties during the absence OF the com
mittce and pending their report the meet
inp vas addressed by Maj. Glass, in his
usual eloquent and brilliant style, follow
ed by Messrs. X. b.. Rutherford, X. +
Sumner and James Brizzolara, and con-
cluded by q few sensible and timely re
marks from Maj j. II. Sparks, conched
in his usual pointed and dignlied style
which carries conviction, for its earnest
ness and sincerity.
The committee on resolutions and or
ganization, having through their char
man, Gen. Cabell, informed the meeting
that they were ready to report: The
chairman proceeded to read the resolu'
tons as adopted by the committee, whicl
are as follows:
We, the Democrats and Conservatives o
Sebastian county, in Mass meeting assem- bled
believing thorough and efficient organlza'
tion Of the Democratic and Conservative
strength OF this county necessary to assist III
the overthrow of Radicalism In the State, dc
resolve.
lst, That we recognize the Democratic and
Conservative StaLe Central Committee, organ
lied at Little Rock, In March last and dt
further recognize it as being the only author
lied central organ of the party in the state
and that we will cordially cooperate with
them in carrying all plans that may in theli
patriotism and wisdom be adopted to over
throw radicalism.
9nI. THAT whatever we may think Of the
means by which the 18th, lith and lot
amendments TO the Constitution were eject
ed. vet we are for the Constitution as Hts.
3rd We are in favor of system OF irce
schools.
4th, That in order that the colored man
may act intelligently and Understandings in
all bis rights and to become useful citizen
we recommend u thorough and speedy ciu'
cation Of the colored people throughout The
State.
5lh, That the only certain remedy. for ou'
deplorable condition Is to make all ONCE,
holders responsible to the people ana let All
the people vote, and TO this end We favor uni
yersal suffrage and universal amnesty,
9th That we would not, II we could, tax,
from the coored man, any single right. civi
or political, which he enjoys, but we ask tha'
at least the white man be made his equal be-
fore the law.
7th, That being a law-abidlng people, op'
posed to lawlessness of every descriptions We
are opposed to all organizations OF any de'
scription that are calculated to disturb th'
harmony and good feeling existing among
the people. And that we viii assist the ia"
officers of the county and state In bringing
TO trial, all violators Of the law, without re-
gard to political differences.
Sth, That an Executive committee. consist
ing of three members be elected 10y this meet