The Arkansas banner., 1845-02-12
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 THE HON AMBROSE H. SEWER.
 To HIS ExcELLEYor JAMES K. PoLK:
 SlR-Having been, without your know ledge, nominated to the office of President of these United States, by the unanimous vote of numerous convention representing the Democracy of the Union; and having been elected to that most elevated and distinguish ed station by majority of the unsought votes of your countrymen, you will therefore feel yourself unfettered and untramelled in | the formation of your Cabinet, except so far as it may be necessary, or be means of aid- i ing you in endeavoring 10 carry into effect the will, the wishes, and the avoWed and long established principles of the great De- mocratic party. Believing, from your very independent position, and your public char acter heretofore, that, in forming your Cabl- net, you would be willing to hearken to the suggestions of even the most humble of yourI supporters, have deemed itproper 10 tender to your serious notice and consideration, lori the office of Secretary of War, the name of the Hon. AMBROSE II. SEVER. This 1 do 3filhou5 lis hn9wIcdge. l shall briefly ad- duce few of the reasons why think Col Sevier should bc made Secretary of War, and trust your excellency will give to them that attention and consideration which they may merit at your hands. Col Seyer emigrated from Tennessee (his native Statel 10 Arkan- sas, previous to the organization ol the terri torial government. He was a successful prac titioner of the law for many years; was many times elected 10 the territorial legislature, and was Speaker of its House of Representatives was elected to the House of Representatives in the Congress of the United States in De- cember. 1927, and ever afterwards was suc- cessiYely elected to the same station till the formation of the State Government, at which time he was elected as one of our United States Senators, which office three General Assembly's have three times conferred upon him by large majorites. On the score, therefore, of Legislative experience, he will rank among the oldest members of Congress, for his eighteen years service in Congress has enabled him to understand and become master of all the great subjects that have been agitated and discussed during that long period of time. His s>aerviee in Congress, coupled with his service in the territorial legislature, has given to him a longer legislative eXpe rlence than that of any man now in Congress, excepting probably Col. Benton. Col. Sevier has never received any office except from the hands of the people, or their immediate re- presentatiyes; and now, to his praise it may we'll be said, they have conferred it without stint. Col. Sevier7s requirements and his adaptation of mind, would well fit him for the office of Secretary of War. He IS open, frank, and generous; at the same time he is laborious and indefatigable in what he under takes to perform; and like General Jackson, he has the energy and the nerve at hand al ways 10 carry him through. Col. Seyier's thorough practical information of the whole Southwestern portion o the Union, and his great knowledge of the Indian character, would we'll fiji him for the office of Secretary of War, as 1t Is well known that now nearly all the Indians are concentrated on our South western border, and our relations with them arc under the immediate supervision oi the War Department. He is well and favorably known to the people of the whole South western frontier of the Union, as a Democrat of the Jefersonian and Jackson school of politics, and his appointment to the War De partment would be most highly acceptable, not only to them, but to the Democracy of the whole Union wherever he is knoWn.- He was one of the first men in the National Convention 10 take stand in your behalf He was your contemporary in the House of Representatives. He coiacideS pith go8 Oa ercry national question affecting the interests and principles of the great Democratic party of the Union, and therefore would essentially aid you in carrying into full effect and rem derlng permanent the principles of the party. The people of the Southwest arc more deep ly interested than any portion of the Union ln the appointment of a proper man at the head oi the war office, and yet, heretofore, in that Department, the Democracy ofthe South west have never heen represented. They, who have supported you with unanimity heretofore unparalleled in elections, and are therefore entitled to some consideration al the hands of your EXcellency, respectfully desire that you appoint a man to that station of en- ergy and talents, one who understands and feels their interests, and has the nerve and a willing mind to protect them; and, through leave, they point their finger to Col. Sevieras the most fit and proper man. There will no doubt bethousands of sycophants personally seeking your favor and the patronage of the Government. Col. Sevier is too independent, li49 P' t9cHt SftttOt Ia tOO GAdItGu dtiQ ulgui- fled, to even think he would be a seeker of office at your hands. Indeed, sir, when It is known that the affections of the people of this State for Col. Sever are so permanent and so deep-rooted, that he can always be elected to any office within their gift it is doubtful whether he would accept of any of flee whatever from the General Government. \ disposition on his part always ready to please and gratify the wishes of his numer- ous friends, and belief that he might essen tally aid your ExceIlency in administering the affairs Of this great nation; and the only | grounds of hope which his friends entertain 1 that he would accept office from the General Government, even should your Excellcney be i pleased lo tender il to him. Wishing that your Excelleney's administration, which will soon commence, may rebound 10 the perma- neni happiness of the people, lsubscribe my selt your Excellency's friend and
 SUPPORTER. i