Arkansas democratic banner., 1851-05-13
Aceep,auee of HOB. "a. VI. Johuson.

We are gratifed in announcing to day the for nal acceptance by the Hon. R. " Johnson, of his nomination by the Democratic convention.
 We publish below the letter of the committee appointed by the convention to inform Col. John seen from his letter that the condition of his pTi vae business necessarily long neglected on account of his constant attention 10 his many afduous public duties, will prevent him from canvassing the whole State. We can not doubt that his name IS alrea- dy sufficiently familiar to our citizens to render protIacted canvass unnecessary, and we feel coni dent that his untirng industry in behalf of the people of his State, his sterling andiunquestiona bic democracy, and his generous devotion to the cause and interests of the South have not only won for him a respectful and we'll deserved admi- ration, but have really endeared him to the demo- crats of Arkansas. If however and it is not alto. getber improbable, opponents should bring out 1 a candidate Col. Johnson has declared his nten ton to lay aside all other considerations, and de- vote himself entirely te the defence of the demo cratic party and it's principles wherever and when ever they may be asSaiIed.
 l This election will be by far the most important to the cause of Democracy aRd o( Southern rights, that has ever occurred in Arkansas. From the pe- culiar position of the great political parties, il has been predicted by all the watchers of the signs Of the times, and indeed 1t is more than obable that the next election for President of the United States will be thrown into the House of Representatives. In that event the votes being taken by States, the ! vote of Arkansas will have as much weight that of Ohio or New York. In addition to this the Northern abolitonists are siraRng every nerve to acquire sufficient strength in Congress not only to repeal the fugitive slave law, but to wage asue- cessfui warfare upon the social system of the Southern States and by c:owning act of perid, to usurp the authority to abolish slavery where every it exists. These are no longer the mere chimeras of heated fancy but are facts too true too real and stern which have long cast their shad ! ows before them.
 1 In view of these contingencies 1t IS of the ut most importance that the Representative from Ar kansas should be one who has been long and we'll tried, one whose zeal and fidelity in the past may be taken an earnest of his future conduct, and without diSparaging others we can say with truth that to no one can be accorded a more full and
 
 , to him who has been constituted the standard bearer of our party. He has hitherto bravely and nobly comported himself in behalf of the rights and interests of his constituents. and he will again be found performing the duties of his position with faithful activity.
 The time for the election is not far distant, an,l we trust that every democrat ttxoug ghou the State, laying aside personal preferences and prejudiceS, will be active in the good cause, and sid in at chieving glorious democratic victory by rolling up majority greater than ever for the nominee of the convention.
 Letter of the Committee to Hon. R. w. Johnson.
 LITTLE RocK, April 2S, 1851.
 HoS. R. W. JOHNSON,
 Dear Sir: The Democratic State Convention which met and closed its labors to -day-the largest and most respectable convention which ever con vened in the State-nomnated you for reelection to the seat in Congress which you have filled with fidelity and distinction for the last foar years IL is our duty the committee appontel for that pur- pose, to inform you of the result aud to say that the Convention determined to give to the nominee cordial and Jealous support, and we deem it pro- per to add support to which your uniform attach ment to the cause of Democracy, your fidelity to Southern rights and interests and your public ser vices, eminently entitIe you, and which we feel assured you will receive ut the hands of he people; and we willsony add that no doubt is entertained of success while one so true and faithful as your self is the standard bearer of the Democratic party You will be pleased to make the acceptance of the nomination public at as early day as may suit your convenience.
 Very respectfully your ob't servants,
 s. G. SMITH,
 L. J. REARDoN,