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 MR, EDIToR-There are several commu- nications in the last Banner, each of which contains some remarkable developments One of which is the following by your 'Fayettville correspondent viz.-ssln my last communication, asked the question, if Col. Ashley did not, before his election, pledge himself not to be a candidate for re- eleclion,? now extend that question, and call upon Col. Ashley for an answer: Did mol Co., .4Shley, before his election 10 Ae Senate, aciH He expressed knorledge that Co., Yell acould De q candidate bcfore he nem legislature for tic Senaie, pledge him- self not 10 Dc C candidate for reelection, aud particularly against Cor. YeH?"
 confess sir-that am exceedingly as tonshed at the developments made by these charges. If Col. Ashley refuses to answer your correspondent, the charges will be ta- ken as confessed by him, and will place him in the same attitude as if he in so many words acknowledged that he did pledge himself not to be candidate against Gov. Yell. This places a new face upon the canvass for the Senate. It throws Col. Ashley in opposition to Gov. ! ell in violation of his solemn pledges, and places him in the position of disorgaai9er-a position which will prove to the democratic party that he prefers his own elevation to the success of those '.enlarged principles of democracy," for which the par ty are so much distinguished
 It is and old and true saying, that the mi mature of a writer could be seen in his com positions, but particularly in the manner of stating his propositions. Ii we judge your correspondent by either of these rules, it is evident he possesses talents of no ordinary character, and that he understands well what he says. His boldness leads me to believe there is truth in his charges, and that he Is prepared to meet the responsibility they ere ate: Agan, it is not probable sir, that your correspondent would have used the following language without being we'll advised what he could prove by responsible witnesses, viz s'It shall be made manifest who is acting with duplicity 1t shall appear who are disorgani- ger and consptrdtors; 1t shall be made known who are acting in bad faith and in violation of pledges; 1t shall be fully ascertaned whe- ther Gov, I ell is trying to force Col Ashley out of his seat in the Senate, or whether Col Ashley is not, in open and palpable violation of his pledges not to be candidate against Gov. Yell, again candidate, urging his friends toward in opposition to a convention, to prevent the democratic party from select ing candidate for the House of Representa- tives, in order to force Gov ' ell to run again for the House."
 It is unnecessary 10 attempt an analysis of the above sentence. It carries upon its face a degreee of independence and manliness that will be admired by all who prefer bold and dauntless opponent 10 one who seeks advan- tages by indirect and unworthy means. ' our correspondent, therefore, Is worthy and will no doubt receive an answer from Col. Ash Icy, stating positirely and directly, without hatdtion or cquirocaiion, whether or not he did pledge himself, not 10 De q candidate for reelection, and particularly against Cor,