Arkansas intelligencer. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1842-1859, 1846-07-25
SENATOR ASHLEY AT WASHINGTON.

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SENATOR ASHLEY AT WASHINGTON.
We have received The following letter from
western man, who has for many years been an
attentive observer of mon and things at Wash.
lngton aud wh1 knows little or nothing of the
present aspect Of political affairs in this State.
Emanating from so just and impartial a source,
and breathing sentiments, with reference TO the
character of one of Arkansas distinguished sons,
which are so highly complimentary TO the integ.
rily Of the servant and to the intelligence which
guided our people in their choice, We give the let.
ter conspicuous place in our columns:
Washington, June %, ls48.
Sir canno: resist the inclination to bear wit.
ness to the ability as statesman. and fidelity as
q public servant, which cha racterizes the course
of SENATOR ASHLEY, from your. State. In l.-l
When a senator rises in his place 10 be heard
on national question, we behold the represen.
tative Of free and independent state, speaking
as with lis sovereign voice-the voice of its peo-
pie. He stands in the midst Of his peers, in
Congress Of twenty.eight nrtons. the personifca.
ton Of the interests, honor, patriotism of his free
constituency; in protecting its rights he forgets
all personal considerations and he extent 10 which
his bearing is elevated. dignifed, yet respectful
ana purely republican. is the measure of his in.
Auence in ;,..at most exalted deliberatve body on
earth.
The U. S. Senator must be every inch states.
man, always at his post and ever. true &c his duty.
dc Is the States minister at our national cour;,
md while his boring commands respect, his cour.
esy in elaboration should secure it. As there.
ore, he his regarded here like ::s;rror, reflect.
tha rho Of tha C,,to H..
ents, how high and responsible the duty Of max.
ng the selection, on the par. of the peoples re.
,resentatives in State Legislature convened.
have known SENATOR ASHLEY for years. /
ave sat in the gallery of the Senate when a
'sue Tdusufe Of Inc country, was pendioo."~Il
ave seen State after State arise in the person VI
is Senator, and assert its opinions, its policy. its
purposes. Great statesmen Of all parties wore
here-the defender Of the constitution from be.
yond the Hudson, the hero of San Jacinto, from
beyond the Sabine-the great protector OF tho
from the southwest. and great protec.
or of Sale rights in the southeast; and, while
hoy left enduring impressions Of the high charac.
er Of their respective States, no one OF them play.
ID his part better, in every attitude and net, than
CHESTER Ashley, the Senator from Arkansas.
He is always at his post. He leaves it not for
amusement, nor in pursuit of pretext for per-
,onal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. He feels that while he
IS the SENATOR, he is still the servant, and that it
IS lis duty to obey and whether the weather to
air or foul, tho sentry.box at which he has been
stationed, at the outposts, must not be deserted.
He regards his patriotic constituency as his mas.
ers, and feels it to be his duty to stand guard
lpon the rampant they have ordered him TO mount.
Nor has he so poor an opinion Of their intelligence
and patriotism, as to run from his responsible pc.
slion into their camp, to attemp. 10 quicken their
or perhaps to seek new distinctions
lmong them, under, tho prelext OF ittie more
patriotism than any bo1y else. ....s. I...s.
CHESTER ASHLEY has served your state rs
senator, with bearing and fidelity which would
ave well become the Roman in the palmiest days
IF the Roman Republic. He has done his duty,
md will! not grateful and patriotic State say,
sWell done, good and faithful servant"l We
,haIl see. Er# ...a. a.-ga 4a'
At this moment, when somei Of the greatest
questions thrt ever agtaled our Congress are be.
ng Neutrality-suspicious. involving the great cause
If popular sovereignty, as we'll as the peace of
he world, he is to constantly engaged in his pub
ic duties 10 devote his time to mere eectioneer-
ng. Il have" said he, to a distinguished sena-
.or the other day, "too much confidence in the
intelligent and patriotic people of Arkansas, to
believe that they can be deceived by those who
arc seeking to destroy me--lhey hare siooc by me
through erH and through good report. and right
Or prong l ,rW stand by Mem." A sentiment
which is worthy TO be engraved on every honest
mans heart. .. -..... ..-.r1 I..+.
am sir, very respectfully, your, ob't servt.--
." Ark's Democrat.