The Arkansas banner., 1844-05-29
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PINEY, JOHNSON Co.,, ARK's, } hIqn 2IEI lSlI


 May 2lSt, lS4I.
 ME. EDITOR Ut was with no ordinary degree ot surprise, that l read the letter of Gen. Byrd Tn the Times and Advocate; and remarked the premises he assumes, the course he intends to take, and the manner he notices the late Democratic Convention. IfJohnson county had not found place in his commu- nlcatlon, should not have noticed him, But l can assure you, Mir Editor, that the General IS entirely mistaken, use mild language when he counted old Johnson county as beinc connected whith his destiny, in any way, His charge against Gen. Adams, that he mis- represented the wish of the people Johnson county, in casting the vote of the county for Df. Chapman, k not correct in any particular. ASSERT that Gen. Adams reflected the will ot the great body of the Democratic party of this county, when he cast the vote of Johnson for Dr. Chapman. Why is it SO: The Democratic party owe debtto Dr. Chapman. which they desire to repay. In l842, when three or four candidates were in the field for Congress, and defeat became almost inevita- ble, what was the course of Dr. Chapman, then candidate? It was like that of every true Democrat He withdrew from the can vass to save his party Such conduct the Democratic party always will appreciate, and when fit opportunity offers, 1t is their delight to reward it. On the contrary, what has been the course of Gen. Byrd through this whole canvass Let Us examine. It was thought proper last fall that the Democratic party should hold State Convention The time &c. was agreed upon as the first Monday of December. There was some g or 3 mem bers present, although incessant rains, and the overllowing of the water courses, pre- vented Phillips, Newton, Jefferson, Ghieot, and one or two other counties. who had elected delegates, from participating in the deliberations of that Convention Gen. E. N. Conway was nominated for Governor, and Df. Chapman for Congress. What was then the course of Gen. Byrd Was it that of a Democrat good and trUe2 No. Like any other disorganizer, would he immediately an- nounce his name as a candidate for Governor against the nominee of the Convention. As to the Convention, after all is said against it that can be, it was the will of the Democratic party, expressed by the only mode known to the people, and as such every Democrat should recognize it.
 Gen. Byrd and some others throughout the State, urged the necessity of new Conven- tion, for the purpose of harmonizing the Dem ocratic party and if Gen. Byrd had not taken the stump, and urged the necessity of a new Convention, there is a probability that it never would have been held 1 did not hear him myself, but l was informed he pledged him. self that he would abide the decision of the new Convention. Dr. Chapman did the same, as we'll as Gen. Conway. Then the Demo- cratic party was willing to hold county meet ings and select delegates to hold new State Convention. The party thought that every thing would now be done to unite 1t, and that we would, altogether, Gen. Byrd along with us, make "a long pull, strong pull, and pull altogether" But because Gen. Byrd did not get the nomination himself, he charges that every thing was wrong, and that foul corruption was visible in every act of the Convention.
 Now simply ask every candid man what would have been Dr. Chapman's course, if he had been rejected by the Convention3 l can tell you, sir, he would not have mur- mured, but would have fallen back into the ranks, and have performed good service.
 Now ask the people of Arkansas which of these two men Is most deserving the con- fdence of their party, Dr. Chapman or Gen. Byrd The Democratic party will respond in tones of thunder, at the ballot box, by giving Dr. Chapman a majority of 5000 votes over both his competitors In this county, Chapman will not lose TEN DEMOCRATIC VOTES. So Mir. Editor, l can assure you that Gen. Adams did not violate the wishes of his Democratic friends when he cast the vote of Johnson for Dr. Chapman and l have yet to hear the first man say that Gen. Adams did not reflect the will of his county. So much, then, for Gen. Byrd's charge of corruption against Adams. Now, sir, as re- gards the Democracy of Pope county, and Byrd's charges against the Rev. John Bruton. it comes with a very bad grace. John Bruton is old, and perhaps poor, but beloved and respected in his county, and wherever he is known and can tell Gen. Byrd that he will not get ten Democratic votes in that county in October next. As to Col. Ashley, 1 would remark that he need not fear being enthusi- astcally sustained for Elector, in spite of Gen Byrd's foul charges. ALGONQUIN.
 D.J.z.