The Arkansas banner., 1847-09-27

should be tlle ease via ne, feel assured in the eon6denes q gentieman. wih excite no Ire in the breast of nhy magnanimous enemy. Many, very many of ths friends ot Yell. learn, are far from being mine; I do not wish to draw upon my hands those too who opposed hin. In defending myself against vindetive Senator. wiiy editor. and reckless press, respect for the community as well as myself. has preserved me. hope from vulgar abuse and degrading epithets. have endenvoted to treat thoss who misuse me with all the respect can command.
 learn with regret that strong ground of cleo. tioaeering with some friends of my competitor, Judge Oldham, is the cry of ''family and offices. 1" My family are easily counted f preceding part of this address is read. do not consider the matter of much consequence. Nor do regard the objection as either true or magHahimous. l have no disposition to retot or enter into small squab- bles of that sort. But if Senator Ashley were in pursuit Of the Judge, he would tell the public, he has had for young man m ordinary share; that be is now Supreme Judge for term of six yrars, onl three of which have expired; that he is proSi- dsd Tor most honorahly. tor three years to come; that he is seeking to step into my shoes and that with al this mise about rotation in office, Geans merely with tbem ssto rotate the Ju6ge) from one o another" Bat I will say eandidiy, that regard the hoDors heretofore conferred upon him, as mat ters to his cfedit-that the stshoes" are not mine but the people's--and that his right 10 offer tor Congress is in no respeet--abTidged by his present office. If qualified for Supreme Judge, tt is the better evidence of qualification for Congress.
 can only therefore retort upon them in this matter, by saying. regard him as gentleman, and now treat him as such.
 have further learned. and with regret, though know public man is doomed man. that t is SC. lively uIged that no man should have two votes in ConeTesS and 10 those who do not understand these terms it is always explained to mean, relationship as brother. n law existing between Senator Sevier and myself am proud of the relationship, but
 h anAf of Senator Sevier--a Senator from Arkansas, whose generous nature, and proud sense of honor. will a ways preserve him from any low or degrading act. But the allusion to tpo voes, conveys disgracetul insinuation as that either Senator Sevier or myself or both, would act in Congress Josnfty, though in different departments, fFom eoTTsps mos'ees when shall hear of such charges from sources worth my attention and upon authority eaa use. shall sub feet the matter to such notice as settled and sovereign contempt will allow. I have no oppo. nent, who would be guilty. and therefore make no allusion to them. But request all men to exercise their preference freeiy-i will indulge no resent ments for that when against me; yet can scarcely think it is too much, when citizen of Arkansas asks to be censured oay when he is wrong and ob- iects 10 being slandered Other things, st less and more contemphle, have been iatterly urged but un- ,ii they are either rational or important, can not notice them.
 To my party, will say of my opponents they are men of high standing and gentlemen. and fl nominated. whilst know they will serve the State, with their utmost zeal and devotion also know that
 will not oppose. but support them as the choice of my party. n good fath-
 To my party. will say, of myself can promise no more than have already promised. can not stoop 10 laud myself. You must judge me. lift be not merciful shall be condemned and if others who may be before ynu my superiors, they ought to be preferred With the judgement of the people in the premises shall be most fully satssfed. Yet would suggest in conclusion. to the Democracy of every county in Arkansas. to send delegates to the con vention in January at this place, as there were never al any time stronger indications ot disor- ganization existing; and the only means of pre- venting an outbreak of the selfish, powerful and nn- scrupuous. in ihe event a convention should no, do as they wish. will be By the voice Of rational men and an overwhelming convention.
 l shall not be present at the convention though my opponents will be. I presume. The fact will make no difference with me, shall submit to it's will, and not like others, say. provided 1t be full convention, small convention, or insist upon any provision whatever. obey and submit 10 the will of my party, at all times when expressed m the best manner that shall be in my power.
 R. W. JOHNSON.
 Little Rock Sept g, ls47.