Arkansas democratic banner., 1851-12-09
The atnae fenKeatlon.

mate democrslc candidaie Cor GoFeFnce to select suitable Electors so cast the Presidential vote, and to appoint Delegates to the, National Demo cratic Convention. cannot De too ffeauenty yr too urgently represented 10 the party.
 The struggle we viii have hert summer to pass through, and for which Re shsulA De thoroughly and efficiently prepared, will De one of vital in- pcrtsnce to the democracy of the State. We have in our ranks some division and dissensSon, which must be healed, and some Reorganization, which must be crushed.
 The democracy, with chosen nominee for their leader, will prove too strong to be defeated TheY can defy their old enemy, and triumph over all internal disafIection. They are too proud and too powerful to pander to the whiEBs of disorgani zers and sposlaies; they pass by their murmurs and complaints. their threats and disaGection, as something unworthy their consideration. They have one great aim constantly in view--the sue cess of their princplesand for this they sacrifice sli minor individual interests. Nor do they need the aid or countenance of the whigs; inthe main. tenancc of those great fundamental principles for which they have so long and so successfully bat tied, they are able to act independent Of that par V. We notice already an attempt by whig pa per of this State to introduce in the coming con test that system of tactics by which they have so tfiumphantly humbugged and deluded the demo- cracy of Mississippi. Georgia and Tennessee. The true and faithful democracy of Arkansas are not prepared for eompfomsse and a coalition with the whigs In vain may they cry out they will support " Union Democrat" In vain may they fasten upon us the stain of secessonism and dis unoaism. We want none os their aia to wash it out. We are guiltless of the crime, and we must pull as we have heretofore done, in the old demo- cratic traces.
 The democracy of this State too are for a ''Un- ion man." but not such a one as the whigs would be willing, in good faith, to support. They are for man that would ask nothing bat what is right and submit to nothing that is wrong. The demo- cracy of the south have often proved their loyalty and devotion to the Union. They have stood by
 t in the hour of danger they have guided it safely through the storm and the tempest. But they are .lot the latter day Unionists whO, by base and recreaat submission, would tsmey yield ali and get nothing. If to court and fiatter the abolition ist and freesoler-if to submit, without strug- gle to their invasion of our righs--their destruc- ton of our liberty and equalty--if quietly to sub init to every species of wrong and oatrage-of in- suit and dishonor, constitute the creed of the
 ' Unionist," the democracy of Arkansas are not of the Union party. But if the love of order, fair play, and iustice--if the desire and determination to be upon an equality with our brethren at the north--if strict construction and rigid observance of the Constitutions faithful adherance to its spirit and letter-if zealous and ardent devotion to this Union, as it was planned and formed and transmitted to us by our revolutionary sires, be the principles and creed of the Union party, then the democracy, and the democracy alone, consti- tute the great Union party of the Republic.
 It behOoves the democracy to be wary and vigi- lant. To be ever on the alert ready, aud pre- pared to meet every emergency.
 | We have many honest, able and talented men in our party, whose claims to preferment must be considered and acted on. The names of many of them will be presented in connection with the gu- bernatoral office. selection must be made ! and the usual and proper mode has been by con- venton. We are not willing, and would regret to see this time honored policy of the democratic party departed from. It is the only legitimate and authoritative mode of ascertaining the will of the party--of procuring decision on disputed points and conflicting claims. It is the only means of harmoniSRg the party, and ensurng, beyond doubt, it's triumph-of making an impartial and available selection of candidates. embodying such principles as will meet the appreciation and secure the support of the party. We therefore, in view of these facts, earnestly recommend early and prompt action by the democracy throughout the State.