The Arkansas banner., 1847-10-04


 of Arkansas. published inAthe Banner, the last Democrat says:
 "Johnson denies that the Banner is under his control, and assigns as proof of his assertion, the fact that 1t has not even dsteHded him. That IS cer- iainly funny How could Johnson expect the Ban- ner to do this. when he has wholly failed in defend- ing himself The Banner well knew his conduct was indefensible, and hence it has never attempted it."
 The Banner knew Bo such thing. The course we had laid down for ourselves toward all the can- didates to come before tue Convention, left us no room to defend one at the expense of another or to devote our paper to the claims of any one esPe- cially. We take part nntil the convention shall have decided between them when, VI oever he may be, VIC shall be- ready to give him our hearty support. We obiec; to none. Cur columns have been freely oe,ed 10 tic asprans and their friends IeF inc presentation of their claims to the people, and they will show our Willingness 10 do tbis vice. It is but an act of justice to Col Johnson io say that he has never complained that we have moi sustained him against all opponents or deiend- ed him against the attacks of the Democrat. The first were but exercising privilege possessed by all citizens, and the latter were composed of such paIpabe absurdiles and false statements that. how ever much disposed. we deemed no defence requi- site So far from requesting OF intimating desire for such course from us, he has always expressed an opinion that neither the Banner nor any other Democratic paper should take part for or against member of party until the convention had made it's selection, and most emphaticay as q friend. that he would regret 10 see it upon our part kax Ike those of Ae "DEMocRAT," shall ksregflcr prore q fuitd source for erfraets, iokea he raigs desire 10 assea Democratic eandtdate.
 With what consistency can the Editor of the De- mocrat after indugng in covert attacks upon Col. Sevier, violent and situperatise language towards Coy. Drew, and slanderous detraction of Col John son. tun about and support these men before the people! He has charged the two last with want of capacity as we'll as want of honesty, as infa- nous and unworthy the high offices to which the Democracy of the State have elected them. And yet he tells us that he will support them if non mated What confidence can be given to one who will publicly place himself in such an attitude and unbiushingly proclaim his own interruptions char acter and want of principle.
 
 gentlemen, ''We believe that there are thousands of men in our State better qualified, and have su- perior claims the democracy of the State for the office of Governor and Congressman than either of the present incumbcnts Judga Oldham and Blob SRipes" we look upon vastly superior in point of talents 10 Johnson and as to the candidates for Governor, Drew is moi to be mentioned in the same paragraph with them"
 The "present incunbeuts," we presume have never asserted that the State could hot furnish many persons equally well qualified to perform the duties of Governor and Representative in Congress We have stated that We would he satisfied with the names presented 10 us; tte convention shall judge Tor us; they will not require the services of one un worthy the distinction. Col. Wilson and Judge Oldham before the people as candidates for the congressional nomination. The former has been well tested as to his ability, and has proven h;m- self man of superior talents. A judge upon the Supreme bench. he ably sustains the reputation he had before acquired in our legislative halls and if selected, We ask no better Representative. Col Wilson, lamiliary known as Bob Snipes," from series of witty and effective political letters, writ. ten by him under that signature, is also gentleman in every respect, able to represent us, both in talent and influence. Opportunity alone has been needed to prove the extent of that ability for ,ghch his friends give him credit.
 Col Johnson also seeks the nomination. He alone, the Democrat has attempted to disparage be- fore the people, by underwriting his talents and standing in the State. Among the people of this county where Col. J. has passed through the war nest political contests we have ever known, and met upon the stump, and in debate the chain. pions of the whg party, the ridiculous attempts to decry him for deficiency in talents, requires no re- tutation. The Democrat asks for some evidence of his ability Let hin turn 10 those who for years past, have heard him successfully in argument de- fead the measures of his party against such men as Trapnali, Fowler, Gibson and Bertrand, and enquire fthe task were not performed with honor to him. self and effectively for the principles he defended The correspondence which we have published from various parts of the State. will better than we can tel! the estimation in which he is held and show in their true colors, the unounded assertions of the Democrat.
 Our correspondent from "SpadIa" writes we'll. and we have reason 10 think truly-he shall appear