The Arkansas banner., 1848-06-13
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'Srhe Gallant Cass, and Chivalric Butier.''
 As we anaouueed lasf uve,k all inc doahts the

'|The Gallant Cass, and ChiValric ButleT.''
 As we announced last wesk, all the doubts, the sPeculasOps and inc fears Of the democratic party with regard to the choice ofths Baltimore convention sremost happily ended delegates have faithfully end satisfactorily performed their duty, they have chosen and the people approve. From the icy hills of Maine to the TexaR praries the whole country resounds with their shouts of appreciation. None ia our ranks, which have never been wanting in heroes, patriots and statesmen are more deserving of the disiiucioh that has been awarded them, or better fitted, faithfully and ably 10 perform the du- ties of the stations to which they have been nomi- mated.
 Whether as patriots, soldiers, or statesmen, they are alike renowned fnr their unswervng allegiance to the democratic faith, their galIanify. intrepidity and cool headed capabilny 10 command in the field and their tried integrity and ability in performing the not less arduous duties of Statesmen. Alike, descended from patriots Of the Revolution, alike, the builders of their own well merted fame and fortunes, they stand before the pcopie without one stain upon their characters without one cproach upon their lives. Through the bloody and hard fought battles of the Canadian frontier, they won their way to military distinction. The one, the
 first to lead his ittle band of patriots upon the Ca nadsn shore, and af'er having gained in a suecess- fn contest with far superior namber., reputation for uDriva!led bravery and skill. broke bs sword uron his knee rather than give it into the hands of British offireT al the infamous surrender of De- tIotbe other for his ot repeated acts of gallantrv and devotion in tose border struggles speedily won promotion from the ranks. By his inirepidity and well directed energy in Florida and al New Orleans as a captain and aid to the veierah Jackson, he gained for himself the love- respect, and admira. ton of generals and and In his riper age, again obeying the call of his country, he Jeff the quiet and happy seclusion oi private life, for he command of an army, entsning another ohaplet round his already houored brow. on the plains of Mexico, and in the bloo iy struggle at Monterey Both have equally distinguished themselves by their conduct in national councils well as by doing battle for their couairy.
 If their military fame can be oyershadowed by their conduct in civil life, here has Gen Cass surA passed His unfnching support for more than forty years of democratic doctrines and measures his sue cess m csmpounding twenty Indian treaties by which he acquired to The Uuited States. many mil lions of of rich and valuable land his success ful oprosition of the "qnintuple treaty" of the greatest powers of Europe his admirable diplomacy while minister 10 the court of Louis Philippe, aud the high toned integrity of his course in the Senate ot the United States, have amply fitted and prepared him to fulfil the intricate duties of the station for for which he is selected.
 Such are inc candidates of our party Demo- erals! you could not have made better selection They are "a strong teamn both democrats welltIied and true they unite in themselves all the qualifca- ions of soldiers and ofsfaesmen. Then rally 10 their snPfori! let not the unhappy disadection of New York depress your expec'aioGs of success or dam pen your srdoI in the campaign. we should be glad 10 have her with ns, but thanks to the good sense. the "sober second thought' of the hard listed yeo- manry of our country, We can do without her. Press steadily onward and "he same hand tbat bore aoft the glorious stars ard stripes on the bate helds of Canada, will beat the standard of demo- cracy amid the coming fight ss proudly and as safely to it's destined triumph