Ark. Gazette Oct. 19, 1855, Bradley County, Ark. - The meeting of the "American Party," at Mount Elba in this county, came off yesterday, and if you have no objection, I desire, to let you know something about it. The day was a pretty one, and over five hundred persons, (a goodly number of them ladies) were there to hear the principles of the American Party discussed. Judge McGehee of this county, took the stand and led off in a speech of considerable length and ability. The Judge is a warm friend to the cause and, upon this occasion defended the Platform of Principles, with a zeal and earnestness, that warmed every one who heard him. I saw one or two, who had a partiality for Roman Catholics, twist and screw when the Judge told of the catholics deserting the "Flag of our county" in the Mexican war, when the cross was shown to them. McGehee is an over match for any Anti hereabouts. The next speaker, W.P. Grace, Esq. made his appearance, and it was very apparent that every one present was glad to see this advocate of freedom and Americanism. I have not the time to follow him through his speech; suffice it to be said, that not only did he nobly sustain his justly earned popular reputation as a speaker, but placed the Platform of Principles of the American party in such a clear light, that every one could see their truthfulness, and feel their bearing upon the political destiny of this county. This speech of Grace's had the effect to convict those that were wavering in mind, and determine them hence forward to go with the American party. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com