The Arkansas banner., 1848-06-27
Little Rock, June 2srd, isls.
For the Bdaaer.
WI. FIELD.


 Mr. Editor. IL was with feelings of pleasure that ciaraiiau of General Hemps,ead's intention to be candidate for the U. S. Seaate.
 This is the fist office, during his long residence with US, he has ever sought desired. The modest and onassuming nlanHer in which he makes known his wishes is in accordance with the courtesy and aability, which has always characterized his inter- course with his fellow men, and Is dictated by his native kindness of heart, and that upright high minded course he has SD strictly pursued during his long citizenship in Arkansas.
 In setting forth his desire to be considered among the senatorial candidates, he distinctly states that he has "no war to wage against any man or set of men To vindictive feeling to gra,ify injuries to aveng'." He wishes to be, as be ever has been, at peace with all. And ia seeking the s,atin, he will s'oop to engage in no petty warfare. but will coa- duct the whole canvass upon open, fair and liberal grounds. perfect knowledge of his character w,ll give assurance to all that such will be his course
 His gehilemany manners will never fail to please and attract largo circle of admirers, and although he never suppressed the free utterance of his sent ments, concealed his views or opnions il is aremarkable fact that he has few personal enemies and many open wam-hearted friends. The coming election will attest the truth of this.
 Hcmpstead is a Jealous Democuat--a true party man, he has labosed faithfully and manfuliy in the ranks. for the advancement of ,hs'great republican principles in which he believes omphaiieally - And his. has bsea 10 weak lake-warm sqpport.-- When there was victory to be won, he would without hesitation reluctance throw himself into the breach and battle with zeal unsurpassed.
 He has always been consistent. Relying impn- ctly upon the justice and cerrectness of his cause he has had 10 occasion to step from the democratic platform. desire to desert his long cherished prn cpals Consequently he has no sins to atone for and no errors to correct.
 Gen. Hempstead came to this State twelve years ago, unknown aod fIiendiess. He lost no time in applying himself with diligence and perseyerance to the pursuit of his profession and soon acquired an ensiabls ds,iRciion as an able and accomplished pleader. 1t is rare instance that we find talent and genius united with steady, industrious habits. but such being the case with Gen, HempStead noth- ing set limits to his rising fame. Of undoabted ability and superior mental requirements uo t0o iOf to no too hard for him to master.
 Hts convincing and uaanswerable speech evinces the fact and has high rank as one of our dlsin- guished lawyers will convince all of this hush.
 During the many years of his citizenship here and for some tim epresioas, he hes been hard and iRde- faiigable student. always eyneing an uaeonqasrabe resolution to master thoroughly every branch of knowledge which his Inclination and his profession al pursuit determined him so attempt rejoice to see that General Hempsiead has offered to serve our Stale ia the national councils and dosb, sos. she will honor him with her confidence by accepting hs services so modessy teniered
 learn through the private correspondence of 8 friend that wherever he has travelled he has won many friends and created the most favorable iapreS siaa. The counties of Randolph and Lawrence have openly ayowed him to be theis choice indeed the whcie north wiih unsquailed unanimiiy ssea deternurd sp aid in bis elevation to the | s Sen