The Arkansas banner., 1844-02-20

and belng impressed with the great im- portance of this measure, we would express our entire concurrence.
 When We look around and mark the great preparations which our political enemies are making for the coming contest, we are more solemnly impressed with the growing import ance ot organization, and we are appealed to by every endearing consideration of patriot Ism, truth, and justice to act, and that with promptness, energy, and despatch.
 We know that the democratic principles which ever have been held sacred by large majority If the citizens of this State since her existence, are now entertained and ad- mlred by as great numbers as then, that their maintenance IS just as essential to the pres ervatlon and welfare of our country as l: has ever been, and that the people are full as ready, willing, and anxious to maintain and cherish them now as in the palmiest days of democratic triumphs. We know that truth IS lmmutable and all l-powerful, and that our principles are founded upon truth, justice, and rtght. Knowing these things how much more than criminal would we be to stand by and sec these principles desecrated and the odlous and revolting doctrines of whiggery llourlshng on their ruins.
 We know that we are threatened with those worse than Egyptian curses, alone, by sloth and lnaetlon In our own ranks, by the iniu dlclous selection of men who are wholly in- capacitated to maintain the true principles of our party; or by the conduct of men who deem their own individual preferment para mount to their country's good
 And whilst we entertain the very kindest feelings in political point of view for every true democrat, we must say, that we look on with pain and mistrust, when we see men pfofessng to be democrats, thrusting them selves before the party and demanding office, unasked, unsolicited, and undesired.
 Because it is principle of the democratic party that 1t looks upon no one man as pos sessing claims superior to another, further than that he IS better capacitated to serve his country and his party; and in the selections which are to be made we would recommend that the party weigh the strength of each man whose name may be placed before the public by his friends, and in their selections be governed alone by the ability, the virtue, and moral worth which may be combined in those from whom the selections are to be made.
 Therefore, Resolred, That we fully con- cur in the necessity of holding Democratic State Convention, and recommend that it be holden in the city of Little Rock, on the third Monday of April next.
 ReSolred, That we recognise no s' Inde- pendent Democratic candidate for Governor, or Congress; for if they are independent of their party, they are not one of us. But that whenever there is a fair expression of the views of the party in favor of any individual we will most cheerfully yield him our sup port
 Resolued, That we recommend to the diff lerent counties in this State, prompt and inn mediate action on this subject, and that they nominate as many true democrats, as dele gates, as can be induced to attend said Con- vention.
 Resolred, That we are in favor of County Convention, and recommend that 1t be held in the town of Van Buren, on the first Sat- urday in March next.
 Reso}ued, That we are in favor of tho rough organization of this county, and in or der to effect this would recommend that there be holden, at an early day as practicable, a democratic meeting in each township in this county, and that they nominate as many dele gates as can be persuaded to attend said Con- vention.
 Resolred, That we are in favor of run ming a full democratic ticket for the Senate and House of Representatives, and that suit able individuals be selected at the contem- plated County Convention
 ResOlred, That each and every good dem ocrat in Jasper township be, and he is hereby appointed delegate to the Democratic Coun- ty Convention.
 JOHN $. ROANE, VIM. B. HEARD,
 GEO. Y. LATHAM, JAMES SHINAuLT,
 JOB RATLIFF, ED. A. SCOTT,
 VIM. EDWARDS.
 Col. Roane remarked upon the foregoing resolutions with great clearness and spirit and showed the necessity of prompt action in an able way.
 On motion it was resolved that the fore going proceedings be published in The Arkansas Intelligencer" by request signed by the President and Secretary.
 WASHINGTON DtVAL, Chairman. J. w. WAsHBoURNE, Secretary.
 Olirer's Spring, February 5, 1S44.