The Arkansas banner., 1845-09-03
Enr Mc Ranller.

MR EDIToR-ln your last paper there are two communications, the tone and tenor of which have attracted my attention. The first, under the signature of Macon, speaks in tone of high authority, much more so, at least, than resident of but year or so in this State would be supposed to have the self-complacency to speak After disposing of the call for convention to his own satis- faction, he remarks, that the question of con
 yention or no convention must be discussed with the understanding that Gov. ' ell SbaH be placed in nomination for the Senate. Now this position is assumed either by the writer himself or he has authority from head quar-
 ers for the high ground he has taken. II the writer has assumed it himself, 1t is of but It.
 tle importance, but if he has authority from the proper source to take that ground, lt IS highly important for the democracy of this State 10 know that fact. No true democrat would oppose a convention, or refuse to abide by its legitimate discislons, when there is necessity for settling conflicting claims. But is there now a necessity fora conyention' Why, the answer to this question Is very ob- yious If Gov. Yell continues to occupy the station in which he has been placed by an overwhelming majority of the democracy, there is no necessity for a conventions; but if he declines 10 occupy that station after the present term there is necessity for con vention. This is the true position of this matter Gov ell was placed by an over whelming majority Ill the station he now occupies, and according to the principle heretofore carried out both in the elections of Judge Cross and Gov. Yell himself, 1t Is considered that he is candidate for a re- election unless he declines. II he shoud not decline, he would be considered regularly be- fore the people without any convention, and opposition to him would be looked upon as disorganizing. The propriety of conven- ton nominating Senators to be elected by a Legislature who come directly from the peo- pie, Is proposition shall not discuss Now l submit it to the good sense of the de- mocracy of this State, whether il Is any hard
 ship on Gov ! ell and his friends, or whe- ther Ii Is asking too much to have distinct understanding on this subject, before this convention Is called Would il not be an open, manly, and democratic course, for Gov
 Tells intentions 10 be made known on this subject Is it just or fair towards those gen. llemen who are aspiring 10 nomination in the convention, for Congress, Gotto let them know whether they will meet the claims of Gov. Y ell in the convention or not, or even to know whether there is any necessity for a convention or not? Is it justice to our present Senator and his friends not to be per mitted to know, whether there is to be an attempt to supercede him or not, and if there Is, to know the cause, and have the matter fairly discussed? Is it fair, for even poli- lieian, to stand with one foot on the sea and one foot on the land, waiting for wind and tide, and then launch of in the most lavora- ble direction, alike regardless of friends and foes merely remarking, ''I am with the wind and tide, boys, take care of yourselves"
 The other communication, on the same subject have not now time 10 discuss. The writer seems to be concerned about certain gentleman and his friends throwing themsel- yes into an abyss out of winch they can ne yer be extricated. In reply to this, l will merely remark that tone of too much au- thority and dictation might permit the friends of a certain gentleman to behold him in a position which believe he has never occupi- ed In this State,-that of a private citizen.- The spirit and style oi this last writer exhib- its some bitterness, and the reply Is only made to show what will be the result of in- dulgmg in this feeling All these matters ought to be discussed without asperity The success and union of the democratic party depend upon such course. k.