Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-01-06


extricaiing themselves from the difiicu'tie,
dangers by which they are At this time wen
overwhelmed, was prompted by no other IMAM
ings of the purest devotion to thoso P'inS'
which have ever held as sacred.
I then entertained the belief, ana every cS1
ing fact and circumstance bears tho convey
home to my mind, rs clear ana 'rre'rngao,e,
the truths of holy writ, that unless tho demoa
CIV of This State arc aroused to action, and girdS
their armor for the conflict, yea, and ~a- -
that to the knife, defeat, shnme' 'nfus
s.s. ~ - coy.r them on 6s first NJ
will resi- uPon inst WHOM must
day of October next. Ag our c.a eneml
tie DO done =! Isit tho Whigs,k 49,
from whom We are to apprehend OK greatest d,
ger! Is it fair and opon foe that we are cal
upon to meet and vanquishl No! but i: is Fl,
a portion of those who call themselves democra
fess to entertain those pure principles which CT
stitute the political creed Of Washington, a
ferson and Jackson; it is from those whose
satate thirst for office, would prompt them
trample under foot every obstacle to power, il It
obstacle DO the great Magma Charter" itse
from whom we have at this time the greatest da
ger to apprehend. And it is to .each these sch
MIC ulcers' upon the body polite, their true pc
ton in society, and thereby rescue tho democra
party, in this State, from q flock Of deadly val
pires, which are fast emptying her veins, tina
would call upon the democracy to mss -
vontion, and proclaim in voice SO loud ana tl1y9
and in tones so distinct that they cannot be IN
understood, "that Democracy in Arkansas is h.
self again." and call mon Of acknowledged wor
and talent to preside over the destiny Of this Sla
1t is with the we'll grounded assurance ,ha
do not stand alone in the views which entertai
and have expressed, but that speak the son
ments Of ninetenths of the democrats party
this State. that can rely with confidence up
the public, and believe they will properly apr
cia,e the motives which actuatod me in pennil
these ''numbors." II is the universal dissatisfa
ton of tho whole party with the nominations
the minority convention. and the unanimous a
enthusiastic demand Of that same party for
Democratic Conrention, which has prompted
at this time 10 make call in their name for I'll
Convention.
would then call upon the democrats Of Il
State, TO meet in Convention, at some sutat
time and place. Numbers have suggested Clark
VILE, IN Johnson county, as the place, but say
their eastern and southern brethren object,
them name place. Little Rock, if they choo.
they are not particular as to tho place {: and
third Monday Of April has been spoken Of as ,
most suitable time for the convention TO conveu
Tho causes which operated to the exclusion of t
Northwest from tho benefits Of the Decent
Convention will not then exist. the weather "
be mild, and sufficient time will be afforded for g
counties to-hold meetings and consult as to tbs
choice. -
would then urge upon every county TO indu
As many good democrats to attend a. possible
Let every man who views his principles n par
mount to all other consde ratious go forth, al
meet their brethren in convention, and thore, u
trammeled and uninGuenced by sinister motiys
vote for the choice Of tina whole party.
Am told that this cannot DO effected, that
people will not again turn QUIT answer, il c,
and will he effected. Democrats are now at wo
snlightening the minds Of the too confiding pd
pie. and they are beginning to move. Hundrei
Of names arc already signed 10 call upon IN,
pure democracy Of Arkansas to meet, and eithe
affirm, or repudiate, tho nominees of the ls.
convention.
The true doctrine is. if those who we're nom.
mated by the December convention are the choic
of the party, let it be made known, and thereb,
si!once the clumor Of those who are crying GU
against them-and thereby restore confidence an.
mako success certain. And if, as believe, the,
arc odiou. to large majority Of their poi,ca
party, and will, with the grasp Of dying man
still cling to that party for the sake of Office, ID
them be ehoaked of:
"s ououSh uPoH tHis SupjoCt. mo adIr0Se
when it goes forth to the people, with hundreds
II not thousands Of the best and purest name, eve
enrolled in the democratic ranks, appended, viii
speak for itself. 1t will bid the hea rs of the tro
patriot to leap for joy. and the craven blood {,
flee the check Of those who have boon feeding an,
fatten'ng upon the very hearts core of democrac,
for years and years.
Tho picture grows bright ~ contemplate IL
beauties and charms. | see tho soiled nd droon
ing pumago of the heaven daring Eagle agai.
grow bright, and vic in splendor nth the hue O
the rainbow tint. Tho scar and willow leaf which
hung upon the tree Of liberty, nDurnfuIly emble
matte Of tho fading and runei condition of urc
party, caused by the devouringworm Of the heart
has given way, and the vernH foliage has begar
to put forth. Joy has assused the sea, OF sriel
upon the countenance Of 10 old and well tried
soldier in the ranks of dsnocracy; and all look
forward with anxiety to " third Monday Of spri
next, when the Young Mems Convention viii,
meet, terror to all buEhe pure and true.
And if there is to bsl family inquest sworn n,
tho purpose of readig out of the party all ,hos.
who dare think and peak for themselves. ali We
have to say is, atintil that day, ard thousand.
will be in atsendtce to witness the scene. II
old and we'll trieSoldiers, soldiers who have dors
good battle bench thirty summers suns. for ,bo
good old cause fro to be broken on the inoui.ito.
rial wheel With has been constructed bv bows.
yen, boys! le6s be there to behod their las, $50.
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