The Arkansas advocate., 1836-07-15
To tl,e Voters of Arkansas.

 sentatves in Congress, the custom of our country and the spirit of republican institutions require that should frankly lay before you my views touching the prominent subjects upon which il may become my du- ty to act, should be honofed with your confidence. Having passed the difficulties abors and prvatlons cide to the settlement of wilderness eounry-hav- ing borne for years the yassaage of Territorial gov ernmen the people of Arkansas must contemplate with pride and pleasure their admission into the Union equal terms with the senior members of the cone iteration of S.atess whose power and fame known and felt throughout the civilized world. Our country, which ten years ago, almost wilderness only vi sted by the hardy and adventurous, now cheers the migrant by its cultivated fields and hospitable popua- ton, and no longer the mere appendage of powerful Governmen now enjoys the inestimabie right of gov ernng itself. people deriving this prosperity and advancement from the lberaity of the General Gov ernmen, regulated fl is by the principles ofthe Con- stituton of the United States would require their pub lie servants make this sacred instrument their guide in every act. No principle which it inculcates-no rule of action which 1t prescribes, the slightest degree be violated, without dlsorganizng the liberty of the citizen and the permanency of our Government. If inaction of ii should be allowed iii one instance, however slight at first others will follow, until the essential provisions may be dsreearded, and the Con- sitution itself be subvered. In its stead what could we expect to find but the caprcious will of tyrant to control the nalon and the law aid equity of the sword to secure the personal rights of tic cizenl This done, national power and prosperity would cease-indyidnal enterprise would perlsh-our national existence, a gigantic ruin would then be conclusive evidence ofthe virtue of ancestors and of the degeneracy of their descendants. ThIs however We can never fear long the people require their representatives 10 follow devotedly and invariably this valuable instru- nent. If honored with your suffrage, shall consider it my first duty 10 obey the principles and acquisitions of this charter of our liberties
 4 due regard for future and present welfare yvOiltd lead O he cIttv nofaf relations with southern and western neighbors of the Confectionery, whose interests and feeling the same with our own. When our greatest interests are assaied-our dearest rights pered, they will be found our surest and best friends We should not, except when the necessity Is very great separate from them in measures or policy
 Exposed as we on the south west and west 10 numerous and increasing Indian populations the utmost diligence should be exered the part of those charged with the interests of inc country for the establishment of permanent defences, commensurate with any possi- ble danger. The late shocking events in Florida ad inonish us iii manner not to be dsregarded. The same runous events might be repeated among clt almost at any time.
 The disposition of the Public Land by the General Government is subject of much importance to the people of Arkansas. Our present system having been adopted originally for the avowed purpose of raising the means necessary 10 discharge the national debt, must, think from principles of sound policy, be either entirely abandoned, or the price reduced to der it much more easy for the actual settler and lm- prover of the soil to acquire the same. National wealth and power consist more in the improvement of the country-increasing her produetons-and in the encouragement of the honest poor nsei, and his az tachment to his Government, than in filling an over grown and useless Treasury. The sale of the Public Land only be justified the ground Of the neees ses of the Government. It IS at variance from the policy and practice of almost all Governments. Eve y American citizen should be allowed 10 take of the public domain much land as would be necessary to make comfortable farm according to hls means of cultivation. This subject however, IS involved in diff heuy-and the utmost diligence and best efforts, has been heretofore the case, may fall short of accom- pllshing the desired object.
 The grand improvement of the navigation of Red river, should not be completed and rendered perrna nen by the liberal appropriations already made should receive the best attention Of your representative. his rver, wlt the St. Francis which has similar ohstrnc- non, claims particular regard. Our other valuable streams should not, however, be neglected.
 As the election of successor to present yenera- ble and highly distinguished Chief Magistrate is now deeply and dsseryedly agitatng the public mind-and hs the ultimate settlement of that question may de- solve on the House ot Representatives. event, however not Certainly desirable and not now general ly esteemed probable, it is due to you that should state distinctly the 1 intend 10 pursue on that subject as citizen, and my opinions concerning my duty your representative, should by your favor be required to ac upon it in the House. From the best means of information Tn my possession, feel Ii 10 be my duty as citizen. to myself and to my country. 10 give vote .t.e Hon. 4HucH L. WHITE. of Ien- nessee.
 Others of my fellow citizens, having equal means of correct information, prefer different candidate. It Is the true principle of our Consultation, that Tn dsehar gng this highest and most important duty to our try every citizen should follow hss oevn will and best