The Arkansas banner., 1844-12-25
From the " Pleheinn
THOMAS WILSON DORR-WHAT SHALL
 THE DEMOCRACY DO FOR HIM7

THOMAS WILSON DORR-WHAT SHALL
 THE DEMOCRACY DO FOR HIM? Now that the great political contest IS over. and the victory gloriously won, the question comes upon us with redoubed force, what can be done for Gov Dorr? For we are reminded, amid all the loud and righteous rejoicing at the brilliant triumph of Democ- racy, that one of its truest and noblest advo- cates IS now pinlng away valuable existence within the cold walls of State Prison! and for no other crime than simply defending. according to the best of his judgment, the great Democratic truth set forth ill the Charter of American Liberty, that the people have a right to change their form of government! Heinous sin, in the eyes of American aristo- crats, but not sufficient to convict him even III Rhode Island Court. except by packed jury, and most false decision upon ques- tions of law, and in violation of all precedents in other States.
 Do Democrats feel that the reproach falls on them, that 1t Is a stigma fastened upon their holy cause to allow one of their breth- ren to suffer so grievously under the power of the Wings of Rhode Island? Will Ameri- S'tiAS uitOH d iAiellit NliCoC OHif Ol1tlICC was the defence of the Democratic principles, to rot in prison through the intolerance of politi- cal opponents? It cannot be. They will yet arouse and demand, in words and actions, which cannot fail of success, the immediate and unconditional liberation of the Patriot Dolr-the truest :! embodiment of Democ- racy.
 But we are asked, How can this be done :? A question to be answered according to cir cumstances. The Rhode Island Legislature has just closed its session without taking any steps to that end, though petitions were sent in asking 1t to do so; one from Gov. Doris father and mother. So there is no longer any ground to hope that party which has been so long intolerant, and has outraged every principle of justice will become lenient and just to the man 1t dreads so much, such is not the custom of tyrants. And the Con- stitution and election laws are so framed that a political revolution is almost impossible Whether by any process the case can be brought before the Supreme Court at Wash ington is very doubtful, and if it can, months, If not years, must elapse before hearing could be had, and in the meantime the con stitution of Gov Dorr would be undermined, and if he lived to come out, he would be but a wreck of what he was. With that his ene- mics would be satisfied, for they seek no better success than to keep down his spirit, and destroy the energies of his noble soul. One of their leading men acknowledged SO much the other day Oh, the black and damning policy of party which can exult in such acts of hellish vengeance against so great and good a man!
 All communication with Gov. Dorr is cut off He knows nothing that transpires in the outer world. He hears not word that is spoken in his behalf. His name is never uttered, and he sees 1t not unless he has en- graved 1t himself upon the cold stones of his cell. Up to this moment he is ignorant that a friend has plead his cause before the people, or a heart beat in sympathy for his suffering. And even now, if his reason is yet left him, and he has not lost his reckoning of time, his patriot soul is agonising to know the result of the mighty struggle he saw approaching whether the heartless and vindictive man, who could point insultingly at him, and taunt him and his friends in his misfortune, has been elevated to the Chief Magistracy of the nation, or been left to endure the disgrace and gnominy due to one so faithless and un- feeling. No tongue can speak in his ear the encouraging truth that, the Democracy has triumphed, gloriously and savingly triumph ed And can read 1t in no paper. for none can now reach him. Oh, could but whis- per in his ear that the country is safe, and his cause nohly maintained by the people How would hls sad heart beat for joy, and his mute tongue make the walls of his prison ring back the comforting assurance that the principles he has endured so much to main tain, are al length victorious
 The people of this country have passed upon hls case verdict of acquilai, for the question of his imprisonment made up one o the prominent points i'll lbe late political can vass. It now remains to be seen what can be done in his behalf. With vonr consent, Mr Editor. will further inquire into this matter in a future number. DEMO CRFfO.
 It is stated in northern paper that hal million of dollars was staked ill Pcnnsylya- nia at the late election