The Arkansas banner., 1847-10-04
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 This is great year icT Arkansas. Ma. EDITon. from the gloom and depression thstAavs hung over her, since the explosion Of her mushroom baaks, and impeded her march to . high rank among the sisterhood of States, Arkansas may now lift her head into the sunlight of dawning Psospefity.- Never has the health of her people, generally, bsen 60 good, and never has agricultural industry been blessed with finer prospects of reward In the fall of 1894, and again in ls4S. passed through good portion of the State, and almost in svery family found ehis and fever. There was less in les6, and in a recent trip through several of the counties south of Arkansas river. did not meet wSth a sia- gle case ofague and every portion of the State has been similarly blessed believe that ATkansas is now passing through the revolution. in reference to health. that has marked the history of most of inc southwestern Staies and that she is rapidly becoming as healihful as Tennessee, Alabama Mis- sissipp or any of the States of the great Missssr- pi valley.
 The increase in the price of produce (thanks to the march of the lreetrade pOIicyl has stimulated the industry of our people, Providence has smiled their labors, and, before remarked, never were her agricultural prospects so good.
 In reference to politics. there is not half SO much excitement in the country there is about the eap itai. judging from inc tone of the papers. The democracy, generally, seem to be tired of the fruit less quarrel about Miller and Neil They .hink continuance oft. is likely to result in no good to the democratic party and generally desire it And in this opinion. most heartily concur. IL is growing into personal controversy. and is likely to engender feelings of enmity and bitterness ealcu lated to do no good, but much harm. The facts in reference to the removal and the restoration ot Mill Ter, are before the country, the people will form their own judgment about them, award blame to the guilty, and praise to those who have acted rightly in the matter; and further controversy about the affair is utterly useless! The great battle between the whigs and democrats, is soon to come on, and it is time jars and schisms should eease and harmony and union prevail
 Wherever have been. Cor. THORNTON is the fa- vorite with the democracy for Governor; and am satisfied. fiom my correspondence that public sem timent throughout the State is rapidly settling down in his favor. He is good democrat, has been con- sis,ent in his politics, is a of the soundest in- tegrity, and of excellent sense. He is a self r.sAe
  has by laadable industry and perseverance attain ed to high standing in the State. He is not wealthy, but have yet to learn tha, wealth qualities man to i'll any office in a republican government. "Is he honest, is he eapabe, said the great apostle of democracy, is 10 be asked of the candidate for of- flee not is he rich! Col Thornton has been more than twenty years resident of the State generally in public life, and issweil acquainted with every branch of her interest He has resided until recent ly in Clark county. he now resides Tn the city of Little Rock. This is no objection to his nomina- tion flor the constitution requires the Governor to reside at the. capital. and if man living in the country were elected he would have to move there. Col Thornton has always been a firm and eonss- tent man in his political positions but never violent one. and believe the party can unite upon him now better than upon any one of the other highlYworthy gentlemen spoken of tor the office. And union is all important at this time.
 As to the nomination for Congress, I shall have more to say hereafter. If Mr. Wilson beats Judge Oldham in Washington county, Robt. ". Johnson will no doubt be nominated. If the Judge is suc- cessful, if will be beautiful race before the con- vention between him and Johnson. am friendly to both gentlemen and will cheeruly vote for eith either of them if fnomnated, but as never take the fence. must be permitted to express preference for Judge Oldham. The Judge is brilliant man-of the first order of talent and would do honor to the State in the National Councils. This say without intending to depreciate Mr. Wilson or Johnson; they both gentlemen of talent the editor of the Demo- crat to the contrary notwithstanding.
 Respectfully &c.
 QuoD LIBET.