Washington telegraph., 1851-07-30
Eor the TeIeUroob

Among thu stisring things happening in this
year Of remarkable events, is the political, or
rather, the family struggle going on for the per-
petuation of the family Inonop"y of the offices
of distinction. There was time within the last
twelve months when, to some minds, the safety,
of this Union stood in great hazard. Many
thought war, at least would ensue; others thought
that a dissolution Of the Union was inevitable,
and that, too, by peaceable and legal means
Among the most violent ultraists, If We can credit
his own words put forth 20 his constituents in
letters and addresses. the late Representative
in Congress from this State, and who is now a
candidate for the same distinguished place. At
the epoch Of his letters and addresses it was
variousIy supposed Dy many extremists that the
people Of this State were in favor Of disnnion;
and while that belief was held, it was remarkable
how fierce were their denunciations OF all who
differed from them. Traitor was quite soft
epithet. But 10! change has come; or, rather,
not change but u, manifestation Of the real
sentiment of the people, and what do we now2
Ofhce-hunte true to their instincts, like the
weatIer-ceck points up into the wind, and the
first thing you know they were never in favor
oil disunio1 or any thing like it-not they We'll,
faith, l for one almost believe ,hem, but not quite.
This, however, must be apparent to the appre-
henslon OF most minds. Some individuas, and
even some family connexions indeed, have lived
by Office. What then is the end, aim, and only
true object Of their lisesl Is it not office, emo.-
ment, place, position, power and patronage?--
Look at the facts. 1t is not little remarkable
that certain set of persons advocate the very
ideas which at the time seem to be most popular.
If by looking through pair Of broken POLITICAL
or moral spectaces they think they discern
disposition among the people for disunion, straight
way they utter perfect Cataract Of high-sounGing
bluster about. aggression, secession and what not!
But when different sentiment is actually ascer
taned 10 have existed the tune is changed and
blood and thunder becomes moonshne or less,
Arkansas is not the only country which has sup-
ported particular families Aud what, let us in
quire, has the late Representative in Congress
done to deserve reelection? Ii rumor com
mon reputation be credited, his father and mother
were very clever, gocd-heaited people. A COM
mon thing, you will say, in new country. The
Representative himself and his party have al
ways been opposed TO the policy of clearing out
rivers or building roads by the national govern
ment. This, you will say, is not a wise idea for
people living in Il new aud wilderness country.
They have whooped and hurrahed for democracy,
while they Were enjoying high Offices and fat
salaries, riding III carriages and owning big plan
tations aud slots OF niggers.' ALI very comfor-
table you will say, but what public good have
they done? Is The State so roor in talent or
patriotism that one man, one set of men, or
even one particular set OF kin folks, should mon
opozr all the distinctions and honors Of the State?
w here is democracy then? The very essence of
democracy is to divide offices and honors. so as
to secure the greatest good TO the greatest number.
Aud the very essence OF aristocracy is to keep a
lew persons or families all the honors and emolu-
ments OF the State. The State beside all that
has not hourished in their hands. Arkansas is
behind the other States Not mile Of railroad;
not good road or bridge in the State Nothing
under the sun have to brag of in the State,
except great undeveIoped natural resources. and
lew persons or families who have waxed fat by
being fed at the public crib. These things cannot
remain long, and the State remain
REPUBLICAN,