Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-09-18

TO THE EDITOR.

TO THE EDITOR.
BENToNvILLE, Sept 4, IS47
Dear Clarke Perhaps, you, as the Editor Of
a public journal, would like 10 know some,bin q
OF the feelings of the people out here ia relation
| 70 onr'approacmng election for Governor and Con
gress. SO far as have The means of ascertain
| ing the people are decidedly for Judge OLpHAar
ior Congress, believing his talents would not dis
credit any State as hen Representatives We are
declueoiy IN favor OF some man from the North
west we cannot nor will not 90 for any man
from the centre of the State, but as GOOD demo
Gratis wIil abide the decision Of Convention
when and where the voice of the people can he
fairly expressed. . Bob Snipes'' has not been
spoken OF or heard OF since last spring. Bob
Spnnson Is clever follow, but il is and has been
understood Tor some time that he would not be a
cahdldaie Tor reelection; until lately we learn
he IS again in the field. Johnson or Col. Sewer
one, has to take back seat and perbaos both in
oraer TO give them a chance to rest from their
long uninterrupted ofIice-hoding. The people
should nave more mercy than to compel one fam
ay TO perform all the public busnessin the State.
In relation 10 Governor we are opposed 10
Northern and Western man. because il might en-
danger our prospects of eIecting a man fronlthat
quarter TO Congress. Our border interests re-
quire much attention, and to insure strict atten-
ton TO that interest we must elect ma from, the
North west
Judge Roane has paid us a visit, and our citi-
zens seem to be highly pleased with his gentle
manly department. Col. ThorRton is also sboken
Of. as well Gov. Drew. DR.. Croft, and a host
of others. Should | discover rlg change in the
feelings Of the people will advise you of the fact
but be assured that we are for Judge OLDHAM. for
Congress, as long as there is hope for success.
Your friend X.
HUNTSVILLE, AK, Sept. 8, I847.
Dear Sir:-In your paper of the Dist -Au.
gust. last, noticed a communication which pur
ports to have been written at this place, aIludino
to the proprety of holding a State Convention.
alIedging L to be the only means of securing the
success and triumph of democratic princif,ies.-
That convention should be held, doubt not For
single moment, and | am very confident that
the people here will heartily acquiesce in it, 1t
must not be forgotten; however, that there are
other considerations to be attended to--considera-
tious of the highest moment, which NAV, doubt
less have more to do, in Influencing the final re-.
suit of our elections, than the mere nominating
men to run for Office. allude to tho location
and ability Of those who may be brought beforc
the people. The citizens here and so far as am
advised, throughout this end of the State, are de-
cidedly end emphatically in favor of having a man
elected to Congress from the North or West. as
these the most Populous parts of the State and
/ as have never been represented from them but
once only. No pOteht argument need be advanced
20 vindicate our claims TO a Representative in Con-
gress from this end of the State a base reference
to the history Of the past sufficiently evnces their
business and necessity. In the communication
above referred to- the writer speaks in very posi-
tive terms, and says-Madis0n is undoubtedly Cor
Bob Snpes,' before any other man, for Congress;
which, perhaps, at that lime was the case; but
from some cause, public sentiment seems 10 be
changing in favor of Judge OLDHAM, who is now
fairly in the field for Congress, (subect, however
10 the order of the COnyentiOn.) He is q man
who has long been known to be consistent. sound.
able, unwavering, unainchng, and IN uncomnro-
missing pOlitican-a man in whom the utmost con-
idence may be reposed, ahd who has proved that
matters of The highest moment to the people NAV
salev be confided to his Charge. In point Of tai
ent, Oldham is second 10 no man in this, nor are
wiling 10 admit, in aay other State. He has
long been 4 clzon Of Arkansas. IN fact, believe
may say. he has almost grown up with the
country. He has made many strong and lasting
friends hers-friends who VIII never foTsake him.
Judge Oldham is endowed with rare talents and
is u man of liberal education, and is destined in
triumph TO rise. in spite of all tho efforts of his
enemies, and enrol his name among the produest
of the nation. He is a self made man, and by
his interchangeable industry and assiduous appIica-
lion to business, has acquired name and fame
of which any man might be vain. When an at
tornev, he ranked at the head of bar. His
Judgment and good sense, his shrewdness and per-
spcacity, and his knowledge of men, are very
rarely equaed and less frequently surpassed. He
is energetic in his pursuits, firm in his alliances,
to which may be added-his peculiar talent as
debator-just such man, TO my notion of things.
we should have to represent us in Congress
Much might be said indeed, time would fail
mo 10 recount the many qualifications, together
with the many valuable services performed by
Judge Oldham, to argue his claims TO a nomina-
lion by the Convention for Congress. He has
stood up and fought the foe in yindicaton of our
doctrine and principles ever since we were admit
ed in the Union a State. He has ever been
free open, generous, and high-ninded ia debate
with his opponents, and hence, man, IS be-
loved and respected by them. In conclusion,
can only say that Madison is unIouNedlyn in favor
Of the nominee. and think, judging by signs
of The times, that she will be well pleased should
Oldham be the man..
have said nothing about Governor because
there is not so much interest manifested on the
subject of that election, That for Congress.
Very respectfully, your obi serY't,
T. r. P.
FArETrEvILLE, Ark. Sept. 10th. l647.