Washington telegraph., 1851-06-18

Cot. JoHNsoN's PessrfoN.-In cohver-
cation with gentleman few days since
ON the snbisct of the Congressional can
vass, whom we knew heretofore to have
been a firm advocate of Wing policy, and
who still adheres to the principles OF
that party. he stated that in the contest
between Capt Preston and Mr.. Johnson
he would certainly support Mr.. Johnson;
and that he would do SO in consequence
of his ultra Southern views, and his oP-
position to the Compromise.
A large portion of the Democracy deny
for Mr.. johnson the position he has as
sumed for himself in his address to the
people of this State, and Democrats
friendly to the Compromise. support him
declaring that he is strong Trend OF the
Union, Notwithstanding he las said that
in the event of the passags OF the Com
promise measures by Congress- "the
Union ought and s0slk be dtssotved. =
Mr.. johnson is certsinly an available
candidate. if those who are opposed to
further aggitation. and are willing TO
stand by and sustain the Compromise, can
consistently support him or the grounds
of his friendship for any measure having
tendency to heal dissension. and the
ultraists. on the ground of the ultra and
Secession views, disseminated in his ad-
dress to the people of Arkansas.
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The Helena Bulletin has at its mast
lead the 'sstar spangled banner" and
emblazond upon its folds the name of the
nominee of the Democratic convention
for Congress. who declared, that if the
Compromise bill passed Congress. the
Union ought and srould be divadcd.-
It is but a fair presumption that. as Mr..
Johnson thought the Union ought to be
dissolved in the event of the adoption of
the Compromise he would lend his aid
and influence to effect that object. The
Flag of the Union is, therefore, an inap-
propriate place whereou to inscribe the
name of any one who desires to see a
single stripe obliterated. or q single star
dimmed.
Lo, ANoTHER.--The Van Buren Intel
.igencer speaks in the highest terms OF
the Hon. W. HI. Sutton, in connection
with the candidacy for Congress. The
Clark men want some one of their own
party to oppose johnson, and Judge
Sutton seems to be the man selected.
Fix things to suit yourselves, gentlemen.
Preston too, is ready for the race, is a
swift nag, carries only ketch, and will
be apt 10 settle al! difficulties for you on
the first Monday of August next.
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CHoLERA-Thefe is cholera at present
to considerable extent on our larger
Western waters. It has been on the
Ouachita, which is the nearest it has APP
preached US this season. A boat arrived
at Little Rock, from Fort Smith reports
it raging there with considerable violence,
among the U. S. troops. About 80 had
died, and the residue had been removed
to an adjoining prairie.
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Major Borland has declared his inten-
ton to address his constituents at the
same times and places as those announc-
ed by Col. johnson. Preston will he
with them, and appearances indicate a
very warm and animated contest. We
rather think the cry of "Preston and
Union" will be triumphantly heard above
the passionate ratings of faction.
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The CRops.-In this section of Arkan-
sas. and in Texas, as far as our informa-
tion extends, the prospects ofan abundant
crop of 5oth coru and cotton, were never
more favorable. The season, thus far
has been very promising; the crops in
excellent condition and we'll advanced
A few more seasonable rains will secure
an abundant yield, to gladden. the heart
of the planter.
d.
We see that the Locusts have made
their appearance in several parts of the
country. They have not. as yet, visited
US. and if wishing could do any good, we
hope they may not. Their everlasting
song sounds like the clashing of saw
teeth, besides awakening awful ideas of
devastation and famine.
A Mr.. Burgess said to be an American,