The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-14
To THE RxpUnLIcAss OF POPE CousrY :

To THE REPUBLICANS OF POPE COUNTY Having learned that meeting of the republicans of the county had been call yd by certain citizens of RussellviIle to meet in that town on the 18th inst. ,and not knowing for what purpose, 1 made inquiry and was told by one os s .:ssss .:ssss par ties who called .he meeting, chat 1t was for the purpose of organizing the party that no organization existed. To this charge l demur, for there IS and HAS been an organization, legally constltut- led.
 Last April a meeting of the republi- cans Of tho county was called to meet In the town of Russellville, notice of sad meeting being given in the DEMOCRAT, signed by myself, Capt. Ha- nsy and Mir. J. H. Battenfield. It was also posted at the public well on the day of the meeting giving TIME and PLACE of sad meeting. l also canvass- ed the town and notified all the repub- licans could find to meet me at the courthouse for the purpose of appoint ing one delegate to the state convention also to appoint one to the congression- al convention, and to appoint county committee. 1 was told by quite num- Der of our people that It would not do for obvious reasons, to make public demonstration, but to quietly get few republicans together appoint delegates to the conventions, and appoint coun- ty committee, all of which was done, and for the information of those who do not know that any organization ex- ists. 1 will give their names and post office addresses:
 W. w. Brashcar, Chm, Moreland. J. H. Battenfield, Sec., Russellville. J. N. Hsney, Russellville. J. F. Burris. Atkins. Green A. Baums, Caglesville.
 This meeting was regular in every respect, due notice given, held in the COURTHOUSE in the town of Russellville and while it was not large in attend ance, it was REPRESENTATIVE in char aoter.
 1 have said this much in justice to those present, and as refutation to any charge that may have been made that it was "trumped up affair."" But It is said "that it was held at time of political excitement, and therefore could not express the will of the party" Well, this is new idea to me, for 1 have thought that political meetings were generally held about election times.
 Now, 80 far as holding meeting of the Republicans in Russellville is con- earned, for any legitimate purpose, I have no objection, in fact, 1 would fa- vor such move, and would suggest March 4, as a suitable time and Russell- vile suitable place for the Republi- cans of the county to assemble EN MAssE and celebrate our national victory. To 8 move like this would give my cor dial support and do as much as any other republican In my humble way to make it success. But to hold meet ing that In any way could be construed as a scramble for the few petty Federal appointments in our county must dis sent. If the Republican party (and I say this without implying to any one such design) has no higher object in view .han to control few appoint mcnts, would suggest that we disband. But. gentlemen, 1 hope that we. one and all, have something more noble In view, and that we will so act as to chal- lenge the respect of all good people.
 Now, gentlemen of the Republican party of Pope county, let us all go to work. get out decent poster circulate It all over :he county for meeting, grand rally. at the courthouse in Rus ellville, March the 4th, and every body to attend, have a general love feast and go home happy in contemplation of the fact that our Grand Old Party has been restored to power at Washington. What say you gentlemen? I am ready to "chip in"
 If this proposition suits the Republi- cens of the county, steps should be talk on at once to make it & success.
 w. w. BRAsAEAR.
 Chm. Rep. Co. Com.
 Moreland. Feb. 10, 1886.