The Arkansas banner., 1848-06-20
For As Bsnnsr.
THE AMERICAN SENATE.

IHk AMERlcAM SEAATE.
 The Democracy of Arkansas have, st tbs next meeting of the Legisianre,an an importan, and .nts- resting duty to perform. They have to elect from the many sspiranis for the stations. two representa- tives 10 the United States seDaie--Two Senators, who will be an honor and an ornament sIike to the State which endorses them, and o that great and eminent body to which they are elected.
 The American Senate is composed of two Sena- tors elected by the legislature of each Stste And each State indulgng in just and lsadable srnbi- lion, exeFts herself ,o select her abcst and most worthy men, 10 share in the delibcra'ions of the National council. Each State eeyaits her most dis tnguished clizens--and none but the talented, the great and the good, should ever enter the chamber of the U. s. Senate: for nothing directly or ei- inenly, adds tone and character to State and her people, as bold, high-sprited distinguished rspre seniaiiOn in the Halls of Congress.
 Indeed, so anxious the States 10 be we'll and ably represented in that body, that it is to the Sen ale we turn, when we wish to point to statesman of the first and highest order II contains the most elevated men of the country, and tie most talented of each sepatate State This worthy emulation has elevated the character of that body, and reflect sd unading glory upon the institutions of oar cona try. Already has the Senate attained that proud erninence which ranks it far above all the learned bodies of the world, toth of the present and the past. By fur has if ousstipped the renowned Eng fish House of Lords. and few so foolish as to draw comparison bstweeni il and the defnnet Peers of France.
 To every American citizen, whether at home or abroad, It is sourre of unfeigned pride and grati- ficaton, 10 have a the head of our government a body of men the most pure and patriotic, the most talented and distinguished the world ever produced. Such is the Senae, and such it should forever re- man The legislatures of the difftrent States, should then be careful of their selections, should jealous and ciary of their favors, for 10 them are entrusted our n,onal character and national honor Our legisiatnr. has to elect two members 10 this August assembly, and none but powerful intellect, backed with high toned spotlcss eharacter- uniting the necessary qualifications. both of the head and theieart, should ever be honored with the Senatorial mantle.
 1 What would weak and puny mind do amidst others of such gigantic poweEs7 What could an unknown ani uninfuenihi mun do in the Ameri- can Senate1 Can his solitary vote avail anything No-cer,ainy not He must have infuence-he I must have inteliect-and eloquenee 10 display fl. Will he serve you with purpose and effect he must be man of great ability, honesty and reliance {; and democrat of the most unflinchiug integrity To accomplish any object, he must display perfect knowledge of his cause arguing 10 convince and striving to persuade.
 l In selecting Senator, public duty requires and demands that The legislature should elect the man, who is most competent and most able 10 render, not only the State, but the United States, the most ef
 icient service-Siate pride and public duty alike, point to ttis as the only proper course.
 l When an individual is taken sick and requires medical aid; he ect', not the physician he per sonally admires, not the one, to whom he is indeb- ed through acts of kindness. but the physician who is most competent, hy perfect knowledge oi his profession, to render him the necessary and requis-
 tc aid for the preservation of his life. Such should be the governing motive in the acton of the LegIs- lature. SelecfHot the one to whom individual and personal friendship may point, but the man, who coud through his practical knowledge of State af- fairs the better perform the labor and duties which the station imposes.
 1 Should you fling the senatorial mantle over the shoulders of weak and incompetent man, you in- jure yourselves, cripple your state influence. and detrsct from the dignity and ability of the U. S. Senate your honcr and elevate one man al the ex- pcnse of millions, And is this democratic Is il stern old Republicansm which recognizes alone the motto oi"he geates, good to the greatest number" 1 But 10 the members of the Legislature we leave ibis momentous consideration n--hoping that calm ness dignity and proper and jealous regard for Inc interest of their constituents, may eminently characterize all their deliberations sand trusting tha, each one will, before deciding his choice, an- the question, ais he frta IS he hoassi, is he true" OLD HICKORY.