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The Arkansas banner., 1848-06-27

The Whitehall Democrat is one of the five Barn- barn papers which has into the support of the nominees of the Baltimore convention.
 The Wings have lately shown much regard Tor this party aud knowIedge of their movements. Present appearances, however, indicate that the great Whig party on this, many other subjects, will shortly change It's tnne and tat we will hear nothing more of the frmHsss and consistency of ths Barnbutners, and their unyielding adherence to their position.
 The Democrat in hosting the names of Cass and Butler, says
 "We arc convinced beyond the shadow of a doubt that inc mass of inc democrats will under the pre- sent aspect of affairs, although Mir. Cass was not their first choice, SUPPORT TIE TICKET, AND MOTH ING sur THE TICKET.
 We have converscd with large number of them from fhe neighboring fowns-good men and tue, barnbuFners. radicals, hunkers, or whatever you may call fhem; and oih almost one accord tkey say "saI9orf he ticAet it is not exactly hat we wan ted but, after all it is not whig ticket. We have tried to carry our vws-jast ones. we think but have faiIed we must elect men, and thsh ''pick our hints ard try 1t again" This seems to be the almost universal sentiment. and Se bow to the will of the sentiment, and we bow 10 the will of the majority,
 "We, therefore, having had ''our saY.' and given oar honest opinions in regard 10 hs proceedings of the Baltimore convention, unfurl banner To the bieele, inscribed with the names of Cass and But. CT"
The Arkansas banner., 1848-06-27
For tss Banner.

It seems to me that 1t should be the wish of every democrat, 10 let the of D. $ Senator pass off quietly on the merits of the respective aspirants
 All tIse friends of the party am sure, must desire it. No person, it is hoped wishes to revive the bit and seandsi that charae sed the contest in is46. Recent demonstrations, however, have led me to believe that aa attempt will be made to re- enact that sceneI trust for the credit of my party It may not be SO The people must become disgus- ted with such . degrading strife for office, and, sooner or later, its aaihers will be visited by fear iul resribation
 The old public sentiment ml'' has been re- paired and commenced operations upon its former system. The recent signal failure of this establish Inent a the mannfacsory of public sentiment shoul ld have taught II, al feast, prudence and caution But the admonitions of experience are unheeded by the reyebgeful and d sperate, and we find the columns of the Democrat again filled by he same eorps oi prophetic letier-wfiers whe, 50 signaIiy blnndsred in their predictions as to the action of our late State convention. recognise too some of the old work asen, Who can doubt that "A.'' Is the same gen tlefnen whose prolific correspendence furnished such giaring ac'eants of the popularity of Col. in the canvass for GeveFnorl His budget of .pab- lie sediment" sesns 10 produce an excess of the article, supplying not only an occasional cnRsgn- Eeeni te the Branch concern in the west, but with 'anthegity for believing that SesieE will rot be candidate at ali." Remembering the very sight ''authonty" 10 which some of this leiter-w lting fraternity have heretofore yielded tAeiy .'bcIiefS will not diseredit "A true democrat = although ln ibs face oi Col. Sesiess uneqaivocal and direct statement that he will be a candidate S
The Arkansas banner., 1848-06-27

"Doos not ths Banner how th1t t would have FuPPoEfed asy maa,of snt principles, who hsd been nominated M the Daliimore Convsniionf Geneiai Cas- is well klssxa, rofe the biaek cockade. in his youth and wse zfnloaa Fedpfaist. In Whining ton, Delaware. What dIdefenee does dhat make to the Bannerf"-- Gasefis.
 Il would have made some difference If twere not one of those vile islanders which the very riter of the sricc has been paid and educated to psoragate Hsshsud certainly admire Cen. Cass if this charge were true, for we deem 1, As urueh whig doctrine now as t was federalism iben. And the genile- man who repeated ibls islander for the Gazette, if we itake pot. is principle and political Prsdi- lection regular blue light Hartford Convention fcdernlis Ant republican in his feelings. be cIirgs with tenaeiy io his first love and looks with grief upoa the aPOstAsy of those whigs who pretend ad- nliratien or reverence fer Thomas JeiFsison. If there were one word trnc in bis charge agains Gen. Cass. he would be warm though perhaps secret supporter of the Democratic nominee. But he does not believe h bimself and Is unscrupuIoos enough to use it. for the purpose of creating dissatisfaction among the demoerais, But ever vigiIani and pre- the whig party. they can start nothing o the kind in which they are moi met al the threshhold with proof of it's basencss and while the fabrication is posed they are held up to the seorn of honest men, and lose forever the confidence of the peopie.-- Such will be the fate of the black cockade attack upcn Gen. Cass It is ouly necessary to say that at the tune of the prevalence Of that black cockaae Gen. Cass was but sixteen years old, and even at that early sge wss schoolteacher in Wilmington. Delaware frome whence he emigrs,cj to the north- western territory and settled at Marietta, Ohio.
 The DeIaware Watchman, published at Whining ton who has inc best means of information to tic fact say: s
 ,These vile insinuaiiors made tn reference 10 mere boy, are nnw orthy of credence as they are of mang utteranee.
 Hopeful charge. for 8 wreiched slauderer to issue against boy Of sirtsen, who, with his revolution ary sire, was sojourner among us,"
 Who, and what the writer for the Gazette was about the sgs of ls-it will be well for him to re- member.
The Arkansas banner., 1848-06-27
Esr MILL !

Mr BaiiOy -Ta lsokia essr. ,hs democratic pa. psrs of this staiss ws see several gentlemen have announced thsir harss ns espdiastes for the high snd responsible office ofUniled States Senator, tc sl the two vacancies oeeasioDsd by the death oi Gel. Ashisy. sndsh appointment Of Ms. Essser, ts . foreign mission. Now. ME. Editor it seems that | s not usual In any of the States for gentlemen ts annennce his own name in advance, fos that high and honorable office, but to leave the matter of se iectlpg Senaioi to the wisdom of the party in pow CT, and let them chose to the best sf their ability such an one ss wii advance the interests of the State, and not with view to promote any Iudisid usIs selfish Interest or political ambition. Especially does il seem wrong in principle. and not adopted u any State in this union, save Mississippi (which should be no authority upon thai suhjectl that gsn- tIemsu. should formally announce their names and make list Of appointments to travel over the coan- try and and address the people from the stump. Such course brings this high and honorable office io . level with seat in the State Senate, and is entirely unbecoming in candidate foF the second office in the gift of tho people, which should be honor ply sought and filled with dignity. Ifsueh pre- eedent is established, Arkansas will be held In con tempt by her sister States, and will loose the hon. oraSle position she 30 lately occupied. when her senators filled two Of the most responsible stations in the U, S Senate. I've senators to be eIecied by the extlegisature, ,and should look through. out the State to find those who can i'll that office with the most distinguished honor.
 Mir. Sevier has already discharged ihs duties of thai oice with ability and honor to hismelf and to the Slate. Should he desire reelection, he will undoubtedly be The choice of every woll wisher 10 the real interests of Arkansas.
 Next to Sevier, Gen. G. D. Rsys,oa, would make an able and dignifcd seaaior. and one that would repreent the interests of the State, as well as any other man .n 1t. He is man of sound judgment, ef fine appearance. polite and eourteous, yet mod est in his He has represented the Interests of the party for the last sixteen seventeen years in Arkansas, without ever asking for asy office. and has enjoyed but few atos at the gift either of the Statc the general government. If men are to be elected for their abilities, 1t would seem that the claims of Col. sevier ami Gen. Royston, are equal if not superior ;o those of any man. now before the people. If long seryicee to the democratic cause is to be considered, then have they served as long, or or perhaps longer, than any other citizens of the State, and no one should be placed in that high and responsible station until he becomes perfectly iden- tined with the Slate and it's citizens.
 We don't wish it 10 be understood, that we would detract from any man, but we wish to present to the favorable consideration of tho party other names equally meTiOTious, with those already before the people. Yours. &c.
 MANY DEMOCRATS.
 Cdmden Aykansas
The Arkansas banner., 1848-06-27
Yrrr KeYfrf.

Although no friend politically ef General Taylor. we have respect enough for hs worth and services 10 the country, to feel indignant a, the following ling which apPesred ia the ls.i Gazette.
 "AsrisTaEsKs, says Laertias oae sAy enirea,ed the Athenians to give orlsr that their asses might be employed In tiiing the ground sa well ss the horses, to ahicht Was answered that these anls,as were not destined for such service "That's all one" sepird he, ait only sticks at yeur command; tpr fAe Ecst gaoraat and taespasie 1Msn pos employ sa yoar eesssnss rsr. iaediatsly bscem ne rorfAs sassgh, bseaase yes employ shem.,'
 Wsdid not expect from ths Ga1stts any stabs at Gen. Taylor but the Ediloris cal and we excuse the ass-aas-in.
The Arkansas banner., 1848-06-27

Al regular meeting of Morning Star Lodge As ,, held al the Post of Arkansas oa Saturday lbs J day of June. A. D. Is4s, X. L. 5Sls, the following Preamble and Resolutions were unanimously al opted, to-wit:
 WksfeaS. It bath pleased the Great Grand Msslsi of 1he Universe to call our werhy brother JAs0a THyrroHp, irosn labor to refreshmen, and c4erss', our urather was whie among us an honorable @an good ciiiIen, deyout Christisn, and shiaiSs ligbt la Masonry; and trhsFeas, i' halh besn tee eastom from time inmenoriAl among Free aud Ae- cepied Masons to pay pfoper honoIs 10 the memo ry of deceased worthy brother, IAsTef6rs, h ResOired, by Morning Star Lodge No. }. that a funeral ptoxessica be formed al this Lodge roo, on Sunday the 18th day of June, ls4s, and repair to the grave of cur deceased brotheF. and ,hefe PsS the las,.sad though proper bonors to his remslSs
 Resoiued, That in token of respect for the sirlass of onr deceased brother, that the members oi h's Lodge wear the usual badge of mourning for ihFy days-
 Resolped. That this Lodge tender to the sidcE and orphans Of the deceased, its eondoleues e' their irreparabie less
 Resoissd. That the Secretary furaisb the wides of the deceased copy of these proceeding, 'sa that be also furnish tbe Editor of he AIkaass' Banner q copy for publication, and that he De re- quested to publish the sasne--and also. tse oaAf' papers published ia ibe city of Little Rock.
 J. r. BROWN, W. M'fs
 W. II. HALLIsUR roE, Secretary.
The Arkansas banner., 1848-06-27
THE ClRCnS.

It is long since we have been afforded so rich a treat that presented on Saturday evening by MT. stickncy and his company. The beautiful music of the band. and the admirable training of the horses Cincinnatusy and Tammany were. in themselves a complete entertainment. while the riIing of Buck ley and North, and the Misses stickney. was by no means slow. Speaking of these exhibitions. the Shreveport Ua.) Gazette says .'the witnessing the performance of tho horse Tammany is well worth the last dime a man has--the riding of North well worth all he can borrow-and that of Miss RosaIine S,ic ckney, all he seaI Bat not inferior in at. traction to these, is the well regulated Band of Messrs. Coates & Hopkins. They discourse music most eloqaentiy. Our citizens have probably neyer had an opportunity of listening to finer rusicans. Their performances complete the attractions of the Ciicus. and render them quite irresistible.
The Arkansas banner., 1848-06-27
COL. NEWTON ly nm CONvENYJON.

We 6nd from ths rspsff tfilA prvtsnAipgs ofihs Whlg Convention, thst ths cloReI fhlly spd iairly represented the unanimoaa ssbiImenis of the Real Estase Bank. whig H,ate C6nseniiohs and the vote of Arkaasss was css, for Gen. Taylor at every baI- lpiing should nat have rseulrs ie the subjeet, but the Gazette last week made scattering lick back ai ns adding the unwarrantabIe assertion that ah immense pejOsiiy of the whigs of Arkansas were for 0sheTai Taylor. What has t iu proof of ihisi kvesy meyemeatshat hss been made by she Taylor men shows the contrary, and that ihs Clay men had the adsaRtage. What was ihe result of the coH- staat and eAhusiastic eais upon the whigs of each ecnnty 10 meet and give end expression of opinion for General Tsyiosf Why, not six counties out of the 50 made iesponse. What occurred whensshc meeting was proPossd in this county tor whis '. Preasion fer TayIors A vety small enc convened. but not resolution in bis favor was passed. and a adjournment Was made 10 another day. When the appointed time came round. tbs leaders of the Tsy- 'ot wing declined meeting and none WIS held.-- They were told by the Clay men that If they ofgani. Ied. tha, Mr Clay should De supported, that they would assert their preferences, and defend him-- Feaffui that Mir. Gay really had the sssendancy these wyly TayIoriies exsinsoished the meeting and told the farmers who had come into see the spoit that the organ was out sf order and the monkeys would not dance. They wer, afraid to make the isaue and these gre the proofs we have that the assertions of the Gazette gre tSue and that Colonel Newton fairly represented the whigs Of this State in the Nati nal Conven'iot
 If we wanted anything further to confirm the ab- surdity Of such statement H would be in the total faila.ele get up sisse convention to snaorse cen Taylor. ,.
 The Gazette sngsests that Coloael Newton while canvssing iIle Statefo for Congress, shouI no, fail to visit all t.e dark place and show Fight" lfhe finds any darker places than the Rsdi Estate Bank at m,daieht, We hope he will have with him that inch of candle witch illuminated the great wbig State Convention.
The Arkansas banner., 1848-06-27
The Gaz,tts walked ID.

Snakes alive. we thought as we looked at the last number of the Wbig organ. what A1s got into our sobef neishbcr 1t eayorts and pitches into every thing democrailc in the most terrific manner, and tears the administration and Polk, Cass. Marcy &c. to entire smsshess We concluded that in the absence ofts editor. the Gazette had got on aspree certainly
 II comes down on the Banner like thousand of brick and knocks us into next week. If we don't retdtnsl the sdts at once the editor must not think il is because we haye'nt recovered from the hard hits, but hseause the battle has just commenced and we will not sxpend our ammunition at long shot
The Arkansas banner., 1848-06-27
For the Banner. 1. II. Sevief and the Senatorial context.

There are now and for several years have been in different sections oi the State little squads and "cques" of disafFected pariixans whose mnrmurinr died away in the dis'ance. It was not until very lately that proessed democrats were heard to open Iy assail this distinguished citizen and even now but few are found in open opposition whose demo- cracy has not at some former period been called in question. Some who were adventurous exoties to the State and to the party, bold enough to attack him, but their darts fell harmless at his feet.
 There are other opponents, however. who arc dealing blows in the dark, and endeavo,ing to form eabais to work the downfall of THIS great MAN Of Arkansas,a man whose superiorty:s ackno wledgcd by the most distinguished men of the age. Who are those democrats CD thus engsged? They are men who have asked more than either their tal- enis or their actions entille them to They have sought for stations for which they were unfit or which had they been qualified could not in the re- gular distribution of patronage have fallen to them Others thers who have elisnS into notice and distinction through Sevier and his friends and these parasites are secretly sowing the seeds of dssatisac toa towards their benefac;or. Masked batteries are not regarded honorable warfare especially in DO. us supposed heavy metal now in fuI operation in which they use the fabIed wti.e powder which makes no sound. If Sevier has sinned politically then he should be called to all account fir it and punished but to put down man of acknowledged superior merit merely to make room for new aspirant however good democrat he might be, would be folly in the exireme. What can those who are now dissalifhed expeeii Can they all be provided for to their hkingf Surely not! There Is not State in the Union which would not be proud of such Sem aior as SEVER. and is it possible that Arkansas who has reared him, Arkansas whom he has served with the energies of his youth aud the brilliant in. teect and wide spread influence of his maturs years can wish to set him rudely aside. If Seyier is so unfortunate as to have relations and connections whom the State and general government have deem ed worthy of public trust should not be visited on him as crime, or cause for dsplaciag him.
 He has no especial right to seat in the Senate nor has any other man. but it is surely true that be who has lived twenty five years in the State and has risen from an humble position 10 be the leader of the democratic party at Washington, has as high claims as those who have attracted public notice under different circumstances.
 There Is a redeeming power in the Democracy of Arkansas that fails to act cohservsiyely when called for, now is the time for that action.
 W.X.Y
The Arkansas banner., 1848-06-27
ACARD.
Cheap "Sentimental Letifrs'i


 Editers oi the Democratic press in the State of ArkansAs are notified that iLe writer of ihs, will furnish al an exceedingly small price. letters indie alive of public scAtimeRt' from any county, adyo- eating the claims oi any candidate for the U. s, Senate. The position of the writer, his residence at The metropolis, and general information in regard to Arkansas politics, will enable him to give col curing of truth io his leteis which will isduce even intelligent men 10 credit them His success already ia this hae, could his various effrts published be referred to, would at place him on an equality with lhe most celebrated manufacturers Of public sentiment" and would really entite him to runk with the intelligent corresponden of :he DemYera inc rates will be as follows
 For each letter not more than ten lines, giving 3 whole county to one candidate--6lty cents
 For eaeb letter of twenty lines, advocating the claims of two candidates. and making the North and West dnahimons in theif fayor--sey enty y-ve cents Twelve and a half cents for every paipabis viola lion of The truth or any statement which may sub leet me writer to fight or a foot race.
 Psrsopaiities If . yirulent character toward an opponsa', will be charged for In proportion 10 the nsk, Any leter addressed to the undersigned with an accompanying lee viii receive prompt attention II airected 10 DUGALD DALGETTY
The Arkansas banner., 1848-06-27
Palitif,al Annainimants.

,H3 The Hon. " &, OLDHAM. candidate for the United ssatss Senate to ii the vacancy occssioned by the death q the Hon. Chester Ashley. will ad- dress the psoI ie tshe following placesand times, l Hatcsvils. Ipdependenee e., June a6. Smithville. Lawrence CO, June go. ta .st Jackson, Lawrence co Jaly !. sto
 Pccahontss. Randolph co, July {. @s Gainesville. Green CO.,, July 6.
 Salem, Fulton O., Jaly H,
 Athens. lizard co Iulysi3
 Liherty, Izard O., July Is.
 YfllviIle, Marion eo.. July IT. r Lebanen, Searcy CO.,, July l9. a1 IasPeF, Newton co, Jnly 2l.
The Arkansas banner., 1848-06-27
Political ippoinlments.

edCek s. II. HrnrsrsAp. Democratic candidate fc the vacancy in the United States senats eccasions hy ths deatb of Col, Ashley, will address the Pto pie atsshe following plsess snd sInes viz: e Iayper. Newton co; Wednesday June 18th.
 Gafrolton. Carroll co, Saturday July lst. Hunistule. Madisan co.,; Mondsy Jaly srd.
 Bensparille. Benton co "Wednesday July 5,h. Eag gqteRille, Washinsson co.; saturday July sth. Caaa Hill. " aahjagton CO.,; Monday July 10th. Van Rmfen. Csawford CO.,, "Wednesday July I2th Epst Smith. cFawford O.; Thursday July 18th. Ozark. Franklin e.; Saturday July 18th. ClaFkAviiles lohneon co; Monday July l7ih. Dover. Pope ,eei Wednesday Jsly 18th. Ncrristown, Pepeecs 1harsiay Jaly 2oth. panville, Yell co. Saturday. July 29d.
 PeTryvilie. Perry CO.,; Monday, July 2ith. I.ewisburg, Conway co i, Tuesday, July 18th Clinton. Van BuFen co; Thsrsday, July 27th. Little Rock. Pulaski O.; Sst arday. July 2s,h.
The Arkansas banner., 1848-06-27
(f fR(,Ua.

This magnificent troupe will perform this after noon st o'cioek and again in the evening com mensing st o'clock Wsare reque-ted te slate that these performances will be pos,ireiy the Is., given in this city. No doubt everybody will be there. Admission oaly Gve dinsss--children and servants, half price. ,8
 We understand that, in consequence of the bad reads. shs company have determined to go frcm this plsea tc Memphis, Instead of The route at first pro. psssd by Ciarksyiile aud Van Buren.
The Arkansas banner., 1848-06-27
Staie Senator for Pulask and Prairie,

The democrats of Prairie county had meeting on Saturday last for the purpose of nominating candidates for the House of Representatives and for the State Senate. They did not agree as to the rs but it will be found from the proceedings of the meeting furnished to us that our feIlow-ciiizen D. Maj. P. T. CTuichfield has been chosen and recom- mended to the democracy ofPuiask for State Senate We have no doubt but this selection will be highly acceptable to the democsacy of Pulaski, and that they will take some means early of ra,lfying it.
 If the Major accepts the nomination, and we are advised that he will. our fiond Wilson may pre- pare himself for a defeat. Mir. W. is clever man, bui his opponent Is an old cane breaker in these parts. knows every body, Is very popular. and has been elected 10 the House of Representatives in this county. when it was decidedly whig.
 Proceedings in Prairie.
 Al a meeting of the citizens of Prnirie comfy, held at the house of Robert Anderson. on the 24lh June, lS4s, k c Hawkins was called to the chair, and David Roysier, Secretary.
 The following resolution was adopted with but one dissenting voice. tm
 Resoired, That we have conf lence in the pario. ism, talents. and fidelity of Mai. Peter T. Cruteh- field, aid do nominate him as a suitable candidate to represent the counties of Puissk and Prnitie in the St te Senate and do recommend him 10 the citizens oi Pulaski eoaa,y. i s
 Resoired, That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the Arkansas Banner and Democrat
 RICHARD c. HAWKINS, Chairman.
 DAvip RoYsTER. SecTeiaTy.
The Arkansas banner., 1848-06-27
Eptlu Insifai.

Agner J. Bora. infoEsns the .eitizens of Little Rssk that hs Aas ?foeasd the Presbyterian Church, for 't6e Pnrpese of eoaysnienes to his Phil hsrmeaic SlAsss snd al those nhe may desise to jpis IE I ps1a o~
 llk 6fst lesson will bs given h that Church. this evtanE TussdAy tke 2iih at o'clock in the aflef- nass. Hhea thsss who have subscribed, and others sas4nss bs dessroascf joining the clAsss are rs- sysss14ssy ssslssa's a'tea'. ~ sei
The Arkansas banner., 1848-06-27
New Post Offices in Arkansas.

The Hon. R. w. Johnson hss oswArded to us letters addressed to him from the Post Master Gen eral. from which t appears that new Post office has been estabIishsd at Buffalo city, Marion couRty, and Eli B. Linscott appointed Post Master.
 Alsc an office at Kenyon in Jackson county, Henry H. Miller. Post Master,