The Arkansas banner., 1844-10-30
Tor Ne .afAaasas Ranaer.
To TIE MEMBERS OF THE LeGisLAru

l U ib M EhhBERS of THE LsGiS LA U EE
 Gentlemen " ou will very soon assem- ble for the purpose of discharging the i'm porlant duties, which the suiIrages of the people have imposed upon you. We'll aware that you know your duty, pretend not 10 instruct or to dictate; but as ene of yourfel- low citizens, having common interest in the welfare of our country, and firm believer in the great doctrines of democracy, would lake the liberty of suggesting a few thoughts for your consideration
 Among the most important business that will come before your body, is the election of a Senator to the Congress of the Union, te fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of the lamented Gov Fulton.
 Al all times the best talent, connected with the finest qualifications, should be selected to fill the high station of Senator And this should he particularly regarded in the ap- preaching election. in view of the important measures that will in all likelihood come be- fore the next Congress among which great, est in point of interest will be the AnueXa- ton of Texas to the American Union. If Mr. Clay is elected, tthongh there seems no prospect of that) we will have to oppose the adoption of a system of measures, which we deem runous in their nature and tendencies to the country. We will have to oppose them, too, against the advocacy of all the talent, eloquence, and intrigue, which the whig party may throw into the Senate and Cabinet. A high protective Tariff, National Bauk, Distribution, &c., are among these measures If Mr. Polk is elected, (and his election appears very certain from the signs of the tmes) the annexation of Texas, and the administration of the government so as to meet the just expectations of the people, will be opposed by the whigs with all the ability they can command. In either event, you must see the importance, gentlemen,ol placing by the side of our talented and faith l ful senator, Col. Sevier, a man fully capable of sustaining himself, the honor of the State, and of battling against our opponents. Who i shall be our Senator? We have number ol good men and true, in our ranks, who are in all respects worthy to fill the high station. Without intending to disparage the claims of others, will take the liberty Of suggesting i it., as my opinion, that all things considered Col Chester Ashley should be selected by vour honorable body to fill the high station l His ape and long eXperience-his commando ing and superior talents-even his political enemies accord to him the highest order o inlellect-his acknowledged abilities as a constitutional lawyer-his thorough acquain- tance with the great principles upon which our government is founded-his strength power and clearness as a political debater and his staunch devotion to democracy, al point him out as a most suitable man to re- present tis in the Senate of the United States ! His talents as a debater would enable him to take stand in the Senate alike honorable to the State. and advantageous to the measures of our party while he would prove mos formidable opponent to the measures oi the whigs. Without intending to underrate the claims of other highly gifted gentlemen wh' have been spoken of as suitable for the sta tion, have thought proper to make the abov' suggestions in reference to Col Ashley, 10 your consideration, believing that you VII act wisely in the matter.
 Respectfully,
 2 ONE OF THE PEOPLE.