The Arkansas banner., 1847-09-27
For the Arkamsas Banner.
Letter to the Editor, from an intelligent and in- fuential gentleman, in Johnson county dated;
 September 20tk, ls47.

Letter to the Editor, from an intelligent and in- huen,ial gentleman, in Johnson county dated;
 September 20tk, ls47.
 Sir-I am pleased to see you in fa- vor of State Convention. The necessity for il, is fully admitted by all good Democrats. There are a few who do not approve ofthem generally, and there many who would be opposed, if they were eer- tain, could secure our political ascendency with out such agency but the result of our special cleo ton, should be satisfactory evidence that we can not, and lesson to us from which we should profit. IL is fact established beyond doubt, that we are driven to the necessity of holding Convention, or suffer our ranks to become divided, and the Wings to profit thereby. As the next election is one of great importance not only to Arkansas, but the Ma ton at large. it should be sufficient motive for the subsistence of that discord which now exists in ranks, and induce all to rally round our strongest men. It will have that effect in this quarter.
 Our Barbecue has passed by, and great one it was, there having been nearly 5000 persons present. The best feelings prevailed, and there were many aspirants present, who addressed us, perhaps it would not be uninteresting to hear the effect they produced. upon the public mind, Gov. Drew after having been handsomely toasted. delivered very appropriate and impressive oraion he spoke of his own services with much mcdesty, but was very lau- ditory of the services which Volunteers had rem dered their country. he did not declare himself a candidate for reelection. but is regarded as such, and one too who will be hard to beat. Judge Roane in his remarks very complimentary to the ladies. and with them made quite favorable impression, there being several hundred present. Col. Thorn ton next followed and is certainly pretty speaker and made a very favorable impression; it is much regretted that him and Drew. aspirants for the same station, that of Governor.
 Washington county had their two candidates up- on the ground for Congress. Wilson and Oldham. the remarks ofthe former needed both animation and wit. to make them agreeable. yet he has considera- ble strength in this county. Oldham thinks the west should have the nomination; declares il can furnish talents equal to any other part of the State. and with seming modesty. hints that they can be furnished by the county of Washington. There are many who think he has station already which will require all his talents to lE indeed to be upon the Supreme bench, IS a station of high distinction. with salary of l5oo per year, with which think the Judge shoald be satisfied the fable about the animal crossing the water with bait in his tangs, may be verified.
 regret the Hon. R, W. JOHNSON was not here; his friends were anxious to see him, and they are numerous. No gentleman has ever addressed the citizens of this county. wbo made more favora- ble impression or gained warmer friends. There is a candor and open honesty of character about him which is well calculated to gain for him the conh- dence and support of his party if he had no other qualifications to recommend hin to their favor; but sir it must be admitted that he is one of the most talented and unwsvering champions of our party who has never been known to finch. and all suit able occ asoas has zealsusly and personally eonten- ded for the principles upon which our party bases ita political hopes. As he is now our representa- tive, and not having performed official act. is il not undertaking the intelligence of the people to drop him without cause u certainly is and those who are DOW opposing him, should examine them selses and they cannot 6nd something like set fish motives for it. f is moi to the interest of the peo- pie to turn good man cut. try him first. and Il he proves himsef inefficient Representative, then say out with him, and then he cannot complain Your friend.