Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-27
Judge OIdhams Address TO the Democracy.

in another column Of to-days paper. The high |
grounds taken by judge Oldham will ensure him
the respect of all good democrats who look for.
ward to continuance of Tho influence of de-
mocracy in Arkansas, aud all those who apprc. !
ciate fair and honorable aspirations 10 public IA
vor.
He places himself and his aspirations before the
whole party, aud seeks nomination from a Con-
vention that is guided by desire to produce un
ion and harmony, and the success Of the party.
TO which he is ornament and does not desire
TO be packed in by intrigue and low subscrv-
ancy to faction. He evokes a manly and indc-
~ ndcnt action of the neutrality-suspicious. the
bitter bros, factions and domineeing dictation Of
cliques, by which of the aspirants expect
reach the goal of their ambition. He desires be
the candidate of his party with their free consent,
and not to wiring from them, by cxtortion and in
trigue, that which they would withhold from him
by choice; and he scorns the idea Of accepting
such trust, from any other source.
But the Judge is TOO hasty in his apprehensions
for the honor and success of the democracy in Ar
kansas. The Convention will not be 'used an
iustrurnnt register tho tri 'rnph of faction.''
We are not yet prepared to bow the knee of sub
mission to the presumptuous and arrogant dcta ton
of factious leaders. The democracy a re not shorn
Of ali their strength and independence. We
trust and believe that the result Of the coming State
! Convention will provo triumph Of tho dcmocra-
| cy over Arrogant Dictation. Power is ever
stealing from the many tho few" and it requires
| that we should be ever watchfu of our public
men. This maxim has hitherto been applicable
! ia
good things of this world, soon begin to despise
the humble and unpretending people, but it is al
so applicable 10 the pampercd official who, being
4 long time accustomed TO rule his fellow men.
if he is not influenced by the most patriotic prin-
clPIes, will desire TO perpetuate and crease his
power. This is weakness of human nature, md
nothing bIt pure and unduIlerated spirit of re-
publicansm, can counoract this errng propensity
Therefore 1t behooves the people, at all lmes tc
be watchful of their rights-to watch their public
sorvanIs--he leaders Of their party--there favor
ites-Democrats as well as Wings, and whcncycl
Il they vary from the cardinal point OF dcMoc rae
-becumo dictators instead OF servants of the peo
pie. to hurl them from their high place. and pro
mote those in whom they have not lost thier con
fidence. This spirit is the conservator of tho
Democratic party; such practices began at the
dawn Of democracy-is incorporated with it, anC
will ever be constituent part Oft, in It's progress
through the world. Many of The most brillian
spirits of our party have been set aside because
they erred. Some of the most talented leaders o
Republicansm have thus erred and were thus hurl
oil from tho eonGdenra Of the people. Clay, Bor
rien, Branch and host of other prominent mer
were in tho dc:noc ratio ranks. aud an inorGi
nate thirst for power ruined them--thcy lost ih
confidence of the people. Then if such has evcr
been the practice of our narty, and ever must be
is 1t to be supposed that we will now sot with ou
arms folded and witness our rights and feelings
tramPeIed upon by arrogant officials? No, we will
rebuke the daring invasion of our rights, in q spr
1t, that will be a warning TO those upon whom W.
place our affections, for years to come. We vii
teach all who seek and win our favor, the tenure
upon which, they may expect to retain it.
Judge Odham's address is spirited appeal t.
the democracy TO drop their Improbable discus
sons for the promotion prostraion of cques
| He endeavers 10 call them from 4 blind pursui
Of and to rally them upon principles HI
sets forth in bright colors, the disasters and ignom,
|
we heed not his wholesome advice. He scorns t
be the offspring of cquos, and desires to be tht
standard bearer Of the party, the whole party, o
not to lead in the fight Such sentiments enobl,
a candidate, and endear him to his party. He in
qures of the press at Little Rock, whether he
would unite the support of tho whole party if he
| is nomlnoed, and from them ne has received a ia
vorabe response. We can add our belief of. the
same opinion, and assure our friends throughou
the State that he will receive cordial support il
all this great democratic region.
THE Fremont Court MARTlAL.-This Court
commenced its proceedings on tho ID inst. Gen
| kearney Col. Fremont and Col. Benton were pre-
sent. The charges against Col. Fremont were
Hi"tiny--oentempt of the order of his superior
officers, and conduct tending to induce like disc.
| bed!ence IN others. Col. Benton and Wm Cary
Jones were admitted rs council for Fremont. On
the second day Of the proceedings Gen. Kearney
was put upon the stand asaccusing witness, which
examination EXTENDED over IN immense range.-
a large number of lengthy official letters and
orders were read Wn inIro FROM, ho