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The Arkansas banner., 1848-08-01
Ftsm as cg~Espil's ssaedsyd.
Csn'l HernpxIsad.

We had ihe pleasure lest Monday, of hearing this
 gentleman preseat his claims to the people of Jonn- son county, for seat ia the Senate of the United States Cpon thts occasion the Gen. made one of hts happiest efforts. He tnok occasion to no ice those gentlemen who are endeavoring all over the State to fasten down on him that he belongs to the family, &e' He remarked that he would be proud to be related or connected 10 Col Ssviss or Kohet ". Johnson; but SO II was, he was not related to shem in DO sha3e whatever. Such chafges gre the lowest species Of humbnggery resorted to by poll ticans to break down tho worthy aa4 talsntea Por- lion of the democratic party, who have no worth or merit in themselves Some eight years ago. the whig party endeavored to break down the democrat c party, by the ase of such low piliIui siander as family clique aad dicta;ion h this they failed. But what to be regretted the moss is that al this day we find our democratic friends using the old hacknisd phrases oi our adversaries against their own party. We hold that 1t would be better that the democratic party would look more to the inter- est and harmony of their party, and present one solid front to their political enemy, than be always tannting and harfassing each other with unkind re- maiks, and demagoguing before the people and do- ing the dirty work Nt our political enemy.
 Gen Hempstead has the appearance oi being quite young, but he has grown old in battling for inc good of the democratic party in Arkansas He s a tema.ly 10 his political opponents. In his addsess befoe the people he reraned from dealing in the lew BiHiugsgaie. He takes high and Oity grounds, suca as should characterize any gentleman.
 four public men would take Gen. II fer model great deal of that asperity Of feeling, would sooa cease b exist, that Ve find in political contests Noting is more becoming public man, than can dor and sincerity; it begets confidence in the Peo- pie, toward their rnblic servants We live in hopes that better day is coming with regard 10 the Po- litical contests in Arkansas as we will be very apt to profit by experience as time moves on.
The Arkansas banner., 1848-08-01
Politics of lhe InlanteerS.

Az We never expect Prentice 10 tell the iTsn, we pay very l,tle attention tp bis ass rtions AhsG bis latest falsehoods for sfiel, ls a sia,emca ra the large majority of the Penbsyiyana yoantsso are for Gen1 Tsylar. Other engagements haFe Ps vented us from mi nsiing much win thcs' bs' troops as we eouli have desired; tui onr Informs ton is of quite a different eharac'cr. An Aiqcs Esylor rmah was regTetting in our office on Sa'nrt'
 hat old ZIek did not take bStter among the volar teers He said he had been win the pernsyi'as lans ali day; and they wfe nea'iy sll for Gas 'H Butler. A majority of those who Jeff home N'ls' were returning democrais We would wHim4l put the issue of thfs contest upon 'hr votes ol ' returned volunteers Cin Ea9uircr.
The Arkansas banner., 1848-08-01
JOHNSON County,
 July 20th ls4s.
Dear Reardon

Dear Reardon:
 HEMPsrEAD has been with us. and at his appointed lime, addressed the good people of this county. and fully equaled the highest anticipa tions of his numerous friends.
 It is not my intention. to attempt 10 eulogise the high character of $. H. HAMPSTEAD. he is leo well known 10 the citizens of this State to stand in need of sentiment letters. As apoician he stsnds in the fsn ranks Of his party, and public speak he is certainly not surpassed by any of his oppo- nents.
 In very able manner he showed the destructive effects, the encouraging of sectional feeling would have, upon the fnturc snecess of our political prin. cplss in this State, he disarmed many who had been opposed to the family. And bis remarks were so ably conceived and forcibly delivered, as to call forth the wsrmest approval of large and highly re- spectable audience, and have no hesitancy in de- ciaring him to be the first cEoice of this county for the term to which he aspires and if our representa- lives to be elected will faithfully reaect the will oi the Democracy of this country, land have no doubt but they will) he must receive the entire vote oi old Johnson, he has kindled feeling ef friendship here that will not soon b, forgotten, and must as- you that your eoarse as the editor ot our par ty organ is fully approved by all good and true De- moerats. pursue the course you have marked ont.- Your position is high and important one stand hrm to your position and your party friends vii never iorsake you.
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The Arkansas banner., 1848-08-01
The Canniry ix Saft.

In the last Gazette, we fisd an article :a.rodae- tory to the life of Gen. Taylor, which compares him to Cincinna,us Hannibal. Caesar. Napoleon. declaring that "his psinoe devotion eaaailsd that of Marcus Cartias''
 This man Cartius. eve believe" once mounted bis horse and leaped into sor. of ''town bFaaeh, which ran through the city of Rome. He was ei course swallowed up in the Inad--and the crssasss was storped. Gen. Taylor has slresdy thrown him. sell into the muddy stream of whiggery. and if be can cheek iis dirty coarse, wiil call him second Marcus Curtius. Rome at another time was saved by the cacking of gees,, that while Gen. Taylor can mount "old whitey,' and the Gazette can far. nish editorial. we may feel as safely guarded as Rome ever was.
The Arkansas banner., 1848-08-01
To fhe Hon. J. N. MoREHEAD.
 Greensboro, Guildford Co, N. Carolina.

We seknowledgs the receipt of package of late New Orleans papers from our old friend Capt. s. s. Tucker, and as be has many acquaintsnces aad friends who would be glad 10 hear from him we publish the following letter received with them.
 ON BOARD STEAMER, ALKx ScoTT.
 Wednesday July l9, 1s4s. Dear Colonel: seud up 10 you papers which I brought from New Orleans. cannot allow myself to pass the mouth of the Ar<ansas without letting you know of my whereabouts. The Regiment of mounted Rifemen is destined for California. of the old regiment there are only about 800, out of HOO, who went ou. to Mexico. shall probably be garrsoped at Jefferson barracks or Leavenworth, until the regiment shaltbe recruited, in haste,
 Truly yours,
 s. S. TUCKER. Captaia Comp K rJae RegiHsent. To Col. L. J. REARpox, Little Rock
The Arkansas banner., 1848-08-01
TCoRREsroNrEScE OF THE BANNER. l
Fer he Banner.

For Me Banner.
 We were much grati6ed on last Saturday, at the speech of Col. Samuel H. Hempstead. The frank ness and honesty of his manner, together with the the boidness of his position, were pleasing to his friends, and commanded the respect of his oppo- nents. The Colonel is deeidey ''the favorte" here among the many asplrants to the seat in the United States Senate, vacated by the deatt of Col Ashley; and he is deservcdiy so for many reasons. For se- veral years he has occupied prominent place in the Democratic party, showing on all occasions firm pu rpose, and thorough ability 10 advocate the cherished doctrines of the party, and by the strength of argument, and the force of manly eloquence, upholding party principles against the assaults of our political opponents. The very striking charac- fer of Colonel Hampstead is his honesty of poFPose, both private and in public afairs; ths Is conceded to him by all who know anything of his course for the time he has been in Arkansas In political dis eussions always exercising that 6rnness and decis- ion of character requisite to party leader well convinced of the soundness of the principles he ad vocates, whilst his courteous and gentleman-like department has had that pleasing effect which such is always calculated 10 inspire. For talent, and knowledge of the affairs of Government, Col. Hampstead is equal, if not superior, to those who are aspiring to the same ofice Many years of as- siduous application, and determination on his part to advance in knowledge lawyer and politician, have stored his mind with much valuable informa- ton in those two important branches, and thus dering him well qualified to fill the station to which he aspires with credit to himself, and to the great advantage of the whole State.
 Should the Legislature select Col. Hampstead as one of our Senator's all who at all acqunted with his public and private character, would at once say that 1t is good selection, the Colonel is well known to be devoted to the interests of every por- ton of the State, and would everything like sectional feeling, he spurns from his mind every thing that belongs to the promptings of dema- goguc.
 The choice of Senator is very important duty and under our federal constitution it devolves upon the Legislature of the different States to elect the members of that high conservative branch of the Legislative division of the government
 Let our next Legislature weigh well the qualif- cations of the different aspants that high station, and we feel confident that Col. Hempstead's claims upon that score will poise in the balance with any of them, and it would not be surprising to see the best of them kick the beam. Should Col. Hemp stead be elected Senator. would have "big gum ef Democracy in the senate second only to the great "Peace Maker" himself. SYPHAX. .
The Arkansas banner., 1848-08-01
Vsiers sf Pnlaskll .

The election 6 al hand. ca Mend.y next. Ii N lil be your duty so select alsssiet Senator snd i've delegates to represent you h ths next general ss. sembly of Arkansas. Upon tAsi assembly viii ds- volve the responsibility of eleeiag tws niied S,Aiss Senators. 10 fl the vacancies ceeasiosed by tke d-aih Ot Col. Ashley, and the expiration of the tefm ef Col. Soviet It is wIth you to detetnInei in part who shall become the oeeuPan,s of these high stations.
 Demcersts sf old Pulaski. Are you willing tia, these ciices of responsibility saa influence should be flied by Federal WAigs1 Then stand ye idle and le, Wilson, Trapual aud Bertrand be ressrasd to the LsgsIatare. aid rcst assured that they will exert every iRaaenee, ald use every scheme that party feeling devise to accomplish the eection of whis United States Seasios. Do you desire to see thess bigh places fie5 by Democrats. good men and true, men who have served you honestly and faishfuify. mra rke are not stra1d 10 apoW t4sir pSt"eipies, men whom you have already tried, and by whom you have never been deceived Mach LllJy to the ballot boxes--shoulder to shoulder and side by siIe, let the democracy speak out as one man, without one dissenting voice. and cast your votes for Crufehfsid and Martin and HaIsr L~t there be no aggards. no neuira,ity in your ranks. Let no one finger in the good old cause of demo- cracy. Now Is the time for you to put forth your strength. Let all be ''up and doing, and you will yet achi we triumph in old Palaski. the palladium of whi ggsry. Be united, be firm, be z.slous aud the victory Is yours. Let tber Dc no Iukewarmness your opponents. conscious of, and fearing your strength. straiaing every nerve 10 dssuade you from exertion. They know that if you will but exert yourselves. their power will be gone. They will leave no stone unturned 10 drive you from the contest. They will decsrve you by false rumors of their sreng,h Itis in your power to dsprove these base assertions. Be not mislsd by these nyrmi- ndOns of whiggeTy. Make one more effort to break down their boasted strength, and PuIaski will eve after be democratic. Remember the instability of whig promises. Remember the uncertainty of men who have no ayowed principles. Remember the important dniy that will devolye upon the next general Assembly,! Come out from the 6eltis and cabins, from the workshops, and stores, and raise one shout for old democracy and he Capitol Is ours
The Arkansas banner., 1848-08-01
Coming Over 10 Cass.

The American Deaocrat. Carlisle, Pa. has the following:
 "Among the speakers at the ratification meeting on Tuesday evening, noticed with pleasure two gentlemen who ft may be said, have 'tarned from the evil of their ways and joined the ranks of true lepubTicanism We ailude 10 Gen. Willis Foulke, brave officer in the last war with England, snd the personal friend of, and companion ln with, Generals Cass and Bltler; and to S Dunlap Adsif, Esq. talented and influential member ot our bar. Mr. Adair has heTelo0re been prominent member of tDe opposition, at tme its candidate for congress in this district and great was his per sonal popularity that he succeeded in obtaining a very respectsbe majority of the votes ff ths y for that office. notwithstanding his assoc iaes on the federal ticket were ia' gely i1 the majority"
The Arkansas banner., 1848-08-01
Gen. Casl and the Ysnnr Tnln..... '


 We take tSs following from the Norw,t lo, eHPsria'ent of seftsnbsr fs, lSA s.,. the noble generosity and kindness of be,r ,., distinguished General Cass: ''
 w hils a nouber of revolutionary .o,s..
 being intfodoesa to Gen1 Cass, on, n, Inn, ~' approached ihe General. and asked h,r, il. HesnotFsd hlIn. Upon rspiyins that he d,a .", ~ gave him the toiie~iag sccosnt sf tgt,s q ., r... inE 'lA ihe srrinR of 1913, Fort Msigs seged by the Bsitish and Indians, and he % oais were sailea cut to march to the scl.f ,s t ~ | fort. Gent lass was appointed to the co,,,'ls S SIX thousand Assembled at Upper Sansa.k' whom two thousand were seleciea ,o procsn z, - !" fort. Fte marches and woods were 6aol .-4.s u.s wafer, making the roads almost im,.assshl, r, commanding general bad not yel arrived h., @ @,oe daiiy expected. On the second day of ,he r.''s young soldier, from exposure to he wcs,h "' taken sick Unable to tnarch in the r,nks \. Ea' va lowed along in the rear. When distance hsb;as attempting with difficulty to keep al A n,., .sl his comrades, two efheeFs rode aloax. ene ,,.D ger, and The other the colonel of h,s re,y;rns, N passing him the colonel remarked. ',,ans,., ,1 Ne poor leow there isslckI ke IS gooi fssw Ib,,s, for he refuses to ge back; but IeM ths, ,hs Saa' dians wal scalp hin,Or tho crows pick hun b.f4. -. we get to Fort Meigs The ofhcsF heilrt, sad d,. mounted from hts horse. When the yasas .oi..-. came Up hs addressed hsin My brave boy yo, ,p siek and tIFed I aln well and strong, no1nt ,s horse and ride'' The soldier hesItatee ,Do na watt said the otirer, aud lifting him upon hs, horse win directions to ride al night tp Inc r-,s rafs tent, he proceeded n foot to loin the army At night the yoang soldier rode to tue test. ws,. ne vas met by the general with cheerful welcaa. winch he repaid with tears of erauIude Ina, s,. ticer was General Cass. ana the young soldier va, the person addTess,ng him, our worthy fciow elt. ! zen John IAHiln Tho t,wnaraf eircamsianees, immediately recognized him. A, Layiin remarked, General, that act was 10, .o.. for the world to look upon tt was done ia the woe. with bat three ta witness Itn
The Arkansas banner., 1848-08-01
Yours. &c.

IT The federalisis say that Gen. Csss has been In office many years, and make this an obiection 10 him.. Do they forget that General Taylor has been in oies every day for forty years. and that As get Aolds on 10 A's commission Major General ia Ike Armyi
 Again the federal presses are continually harping the string that Gen Cass has been but once cleo ted to office by the people. Now we woala ask these gentlemen in return as 10 how many offices Gen. Taylor has been elected to by the people
 The feds should learn, with Dogbery, that 'scom paIisons are odoreus."
The Arkansas banner., 1848-08-01
GEN. <. N. HRNPsTPAD.

The lsst Gazette has some strictures upon this gentleman. charging him with having said tat the whigs of the present time he same as the tories of the revolution, and that those who opposed the Mexican war are traitors to their country &e We should deem it our duty tn yindicate So prominent Demosrat 1om any such unmerited and ground less stiaeks--bat Gen. HsmrsrEsp, in his speech al the Coaneii Chamber, or Saturday last, cieariy vindiestsd himself from ihe charges made sgairst him by the Gaz-tts. It Is true that Mir Hemps.ead in his speech npen the Mexican var in the Stats Convention of January last did use strong language against the opponents oI the war; but 1t was Iy, (and ct that time was understood to apply 10 the fourteen members of the Hease of Representa- tives snd two ssna'ors who voted against furnish ing suPPlies to our army in Mexico. The expres- sion seed by hr. Hemrstead, upon the occasion al. luded b was as follows:
 "It is sefious .hlng. Mir. President, 10 oppose wal in wlsieh the couniry Is ensaged. Those who dc % caght to be certain ef being right. The fed. sraIs:s who were against the last war have been condemned by cesnmoR eohsent. believe Mir Webster is The only one of hsa, wbo has been ab,, Co keep himscif in public life 1Asse who tAsn pro. tested against granting men and means Sor our de- ftnce, aFe asso branded with mark as deep aad in delihle ss that npcn the forehead of Cain; and il there are any in fhis eriss willing to do the sam, thing. who can say thai as Aen, posterity. a no, the present generation, will pronounce the sane iudgmept Ido ncf ssppsss sAr mejoriiy ofsAs HAie pa7g rsH faper iriihAsi3isg supplies, tAiat 6sifs, offksm Aaa iAsf end prsams tAai ia Asir opposition fe hs nss. hsg riu not embrace hat sxirems. Bui thoss rAo do. wpi hsrans ediess."
 We hope tho Gaxstfs wsii admit the correction as It eertxjniy could not have inteD,io.isliy made . n,isssprsssssation. @
 Gen. Hsmpstesa had quite large audience on Saturday and acquitted hinissif very handsomely He spoke at sone length sad while he warmly urged his own claims ts the office for which he Is s.eaadidsss. bs irsasd his erpcnsnis with becoln- Ing eoartesy and miIdness.
The Arkansas banner., 1848-08-01
opiuiou or MT. chaslcs Hudson.

A PARTICULAR FRtsNp OF Mnb,sp FuIssst
 on inc abolition principles cf the Wbis raa-.
 date for Inc Vice-Preside ncy.
 Another consideration has weight in ny sie The Northern tales have maisiily in thc tiesss of RepIes, natives, but the Senate equally d. yided; there beiDg fiitHen Free and tlierR sis's States. II the line should be drawn on he quessa of Save ex,ension. aDd the Senate shoaIdd dts.dssa geographical lines, inc casting vote must bs siyeI . by the Vice-PresiIent. THE VIEWS OF NE c FILLMORE ARE WE'LL KNOWN ON Tie SUBJECT. HE Is A NORTHERN MAN \ THE HIGHEST AND BEST SENSE OF TaE . TERM
The Arkansas banner., 1848-08-01

Gen. Yell, on yesterday eyeAing, tn the Court House of this place, addressed respectable number of whigs and democrats He tar exeeeled ,l,e sa- ucipations of .he mast saaguiDe si the Democracy J present. He was truly eloq qaent and powsrful-ele- quent in delivery and powerful in fact Every dem oerss fel himself bsitsg and siroagsfxih strength
 and aria for victory. He is no common man, fer he Is doing his work Kisetor m common manner, We shall give desr rptisa of his speech hext weeh
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Gen. TayIar,, Lsller.

It will be en from the following letter, that Cen. Tsylos aeesps tAs nomlnailen of the Philadelphia Convention, but takes espsriai care to rake no whig Pledgsu nor any profession of principles;
 HroE RoUeE, La, July 18th, ls4s. SIR-I have had the hoaof to receive your com mnnieasioA q Jane 10th, anDeaReisG that the whig Convention, which sssemblsd at Philadelphia on the 7th of that nsnth, end Of which you were the pre- siding cficer, bss nomiosted me for the othes oi Pres dent of eaa Q. Stafea
 Looking 10 the composition of the Convention, and its nnmefOps and patriotic constituency, tsel deeply grateful for the honor bestowed upon me, and for tho distinguished confidence implied in my nom'' nation by t. 10 the highest ofce In the gin of the American people.
 l essdially scrept that nomin 'tioD, but with a sincere dstIust sf my htness 10 fulfil the duties oi an office, which demands for its exercise the most exslted abilities and patriotism. and which has been rendered Hlusirisus by the greatest names m cu' history But should the selection of the Whig Con- vention be confirmed by the people, shali sndeavor 10 dischasge the duties then devolvIng upon me so as 10 meet the inst expectations of my fellow citixens. and reaerve undiminished, tho prosperity and repuiasion of our common coantry.
 have the honor 10 remain.
 With inc highest respect,
 Your most obedient sev't. z. TAYLOR.
The Arkansas banner., 1848-08-01
Harrisburg. July 2. ISIS.

I3' In 0hic, CaSs mere "etreH Rsfsset' -a eyPher-a thing that snas--and offers no opps iioR to old Zack. The only opposing csut;i ate o lie old hero In this state Is Van Burcn. ana hs is sidersd l,ist about as fofrldabie new he wss ia lS4a. In November next we sili sing Rs raqaiea dtd in 'i0.-Ctn. ChroRicis
 Where ignorance is bllss iwere folly to be wise . What happy sci of Ielows these dough faea sdti. prs are. As crazy people always have some PauC' ular mama, the 'nsuagers of the philadciphs Geu. veu'ion gave them some bairs from "O'd Wttsys" tall to play with, and they now imagine lhey perfect set of hosseS ---Cm Eac.
The Arkansas banner., 1848-08-01
fen. TaYlar,x Ir.rntan,e.

The letter of General Taylor. accepting the noni- nation of the Philadelphia Convsntion, goes iotward by the mail q to-day, addressed io Gov. MoEehesa, al his residenee in Greensboro', Guiliotd cousty' North Carolina The osisinai letter of Gos- More head, has miscarrisd but he fortanaieiy took ne precauion 10 aJdress Gen. Taylor duplicate whish reached him on the lsth ias'aat .-
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Resignation of Governor shuub.

We yesterday announced the resignation of Cos. ernor Shunk, of PennsY Ylsanla. and a slip fran fbs Harrisburg Union brings us his letter to ,ie peop. of Pennsylvania. which Is most appropriate and solemn document:
 10 fhe People of Psaasylpania
 IL having pleased Divine Providence to den,ig, me of the strength necessary to the further dsriars. Of the dnuss of your chief mas strstc and o ay o, oa bel of sic Sacss, from which am sdmonshed by my physicians, and my own increasing dshihtg. may, in all human probability. neses fise have Ie. solved, upon mature reflection, under eonyie,,es oi duty, on this day, to restore to yon ihe trus srA which your sutrafes bave clothed me in cripr hs, yea may avali yoarselves ot the pfoysion cl ii. constitution to choose sucesssoF al he neA sessr lelectlon. l, therefore, hereby resign the ose i Governor Of the Commonwealth ot Psnnsylyspn and direct this, my Ivsgnation, 10 be flel ia lAs office ot the Secretary of the Commonwealth
 In iaking leave of you, under eircumsianess s solemn, accept my gratitude fer the Coni,ieHcs gpy nave renosed In ue. My prayer is, thet peaee. ,ti tue, Intelligence ant religion, may peryade ali yos bordeB-tta the Tree institutions you have inherit cd from your aneesiars may remain aampsred ts the latest posteriy--that tie same kiad pioltasps, which has already sIg,,Slly blessed you, may coa tuct you 10 snii higher state o indiy dual aud so cia happiness -and when the word silall close apa youy as feel it Is about ' close npon ne ihs you may enjoy the cunsnlstions ef tha chri.tans fath, and be gathered, ',uhcuta wandeser ios ia 10 the ioii of the Great Shepherd above
 FRs. R. SmrNg.
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The Arkansas banner., 1848-08-01

IrJohn Tyler -fhs man who slepi sith JohH V Bolts and Afterwards kicked whgery out ef ihs as-
 is strongly in favor of Fayler He poao nfes ila m a man after his own heart Won't the whies s' give him his ancient sins for this compliment
 ".a.l Naskrpie bases
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TanHfKxfe.

The Knoxville Standard. on Inc receipt oi I"'' and FiIlmore's nomination, says:
 "Ke have only time to say, that a worse NoAl-s set ef Wings have not beea seen for some s.o ya, than when the nominations were announcpl, " " a cheer was raised. all Looked, ' df0afsts i's"f HUZZA FOR CAS5 AND BUTLER
The Arkansas banner., 1848-08-01

Wsare authorized to announce STEPREN HAYSEs as candidate for Constable of Big Rock township. July 25, lSls.