The Arkansas banner., 1849-04-03
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 l Mr. Edsiov: Another opportunity has passed aa. needed, fear. by many 10 exercise tat right which. in fotrgOne ties, fathers looked upon as 60 in- sstimahIe blessing that they poured out their very hearts blood to ob,ain and did transmit to us as tho richest of Iegncics-thc right of suffrage which in these degenerate days, Is scarcely reckoned of tnorc importance ttao psliry cSia.
 1 Ivcrily believe tat the democratic party trusting in their own strength Is fast losing its devotion to principles. and will need chssteniag te arouse 1t from the le.hargy which paraIyEes its vigos. At this place, by dint of hard work, we succeeded in having the polls opened and, by much en,reasy aud persuasion, 96 Ieft their business long enough to show they were freemen. And here. to ihe shame of every democratic citizen must confess, oat oj about 900 democrats only l7 recorded their the party's candidate. The whigs, ever vigans and alive, cast 492 for Eddug,on 47 for wison--the vote of Wilson and Roane being equal. In the de- mocratic precincts of. MaEien aad Sugar Loaf, the polls not opened, although urged and notified to do A few more such elections and we may exclaim farewell to principles and party, and, above all, to the glorious rights of freemen, and to all that makes ambition virtue.
 Our town presents busy and lively appearance The addition to the usual population of about 300 California gold-hunters make the times quite stir ring, and gives city look to the place. On last Monday the Pack-mule party, consisting of twenty five men. started. too anxious to wait for company. Breaking mules is tho constant occupation of many. The streets literally crowded with California wagons and the latter learning the rudiments 1 of mules education, to-wit: plenty of work and little forage. It Is qnte amusing to witness the ex- pediens resorted to in subduing their fiery and kick inclininR spirits Sometimes you will see ene tied by the head to post. and his hind leg drawn back far possible, and tied to another After endur ing mortal agony and the unpleasant familiarity of the breaker for an hour two, until he is nearly broken, a pack is fastened upon his back, and is driven until exhausted, and yields willing servant of his master. The KnickerbOekers have eacamped at the Sulphur Spring, one mile south of town. as also the company which arrived en the oella.-I have not visited their encampment. but Iearn from various sources, that they we'll supplied and ! equipped. From the acquaintauces have made amongst them, they are men of true energy, sss wilt carry with them deep devotion to the pros- perity of the country. Notwithstanding the con- stunt influx of emigran,s, provisions plenty and as cheap usual 1t is the determination of all 10 supply those who emlgrate from this point at mode rate prices; those coming need aPprehend fear of exiortion. To those who suppose wish to speculate upon this movement, would do well to come and see before denouaeing that about they know nothing. alIude to the course of some pa- pers who oppose this route.
 It may be well to add that the hopes and wishes of many of the people of Arkansas has been dashed to the ground by the fact that Col. Bonneville has not received the appointment 10 command this ex- petition. Previous to his arrival Gen. Arbuckle had cOnferred the appointment upon ahother--a gallant and efficient officer. But the devotion of Col. B. to the interests of Arkansas, his long resi-. dence among us, and above ai. his explorations of the route, pointed to him las qualified in every re- spect, and who would have been acceptable to the people. It is we'll understood and known that he travelled to the Pacific with exploring party, early as Is32. and in the month of August, of the same year, took twenty wagons through ihe great Southwest Pass; the later discovery of which has conferred high distinction upon another, while he has received need of praise. Such understand 10 be the To his exer.iou are we, the cti- zens of this town indebted for inc establishment of Fort Smith He has also pledged his.reputation that 1 this is the best aud shortest route; and we cannot withhold sympathy with him in this dislppoiut- ment, for know with what buoyant and grati-
 fled feelings he received the order repair here be-
 ievng that he a'out to bring 10 maturity darl i ing and long cherished scheme, enterprise the grsndest of the age, the loved offspring of his terprising genius. But the fates against him. l Bitterly and sadly goes he from now, keenly stung with disappointment May his pathway he bright and his future career brilliant and honorable and long will he be cherished in memories gallant soldier and sincere friend.
 1 These remarks are intended to convey ill-ieel ing to any one, especially to the gentleman selected by the General He is said by all be well qualified. scientific officer, who stands high in his profession. The people here will heartily co ope- rate with him in the enterprise, and will take plea in according to him all they 10 assist in its eonsnmmsiion. But sympAthies and eur long intimacy with Col. B. naturally Incline us to wish he had received the station.
 have learned that there was no election in Sect. at all. This lukewsrmness is swful-is worse than downright opposition. In the present flat state of politics it would be useless to express opinion concerning the feelings of the people on any sub ject. hope, though, that you will continue 10 urge the importance of a southern stand upon tho rights of the south in this present crisis. The time has come thai biackss radical, fanatical abolition boldly strides into Congress, and with mPious hands tears down the safeguards of consultation, and, in rude speech and insulting tones, demands the south to surrender to her aggressions- The south must be united and firm In her rights, or become dependency to the north. God grant the time of ton, which shall rend apart the bonds of union. may never come; but, while we pray Heaven to avert it, let us be ready to meet it mea-as