Arkansas democratic banner., 1851-04-08
south Arkansas.

We regret to observe 90 gSeat degree of indif- ference to the coming Convention manifested by the democracy of the Southern counties. Apathy seems to have been substituted for the spirited and enthusiastic action usually exeFied on such occasions, there having so far, but three or four counties from this section Of the State reported any movement From Lafayettes the Southwest corner, to Chieot on the Southeast disregard of the im- portanee of this Convention is exhibited which bodes but little good to the cause. The North and West, with nmendsble zeal are acting promptly, and will send force organized especially fGr the nomination of Northern or Western candidate. The delegation will assert as strongly it's sectional rights as the principles of Dern5c,acy which govern f. Win the South theustand idle let the day for action pass by, and then complain when some one notorously objectionable is preSe nted for their sup port? We do not suppose that the Convention will do this we hope for better things and espec- iaily, have We confidence in the patriotism and party devotion of the Democracy. But ttiiS IS a move of no small mqnent. The entire interests of the State will be esubmiiied o one member in the House of Representative at Washington, and the wants of her people the.r claims to justice, our right to equal distribution of public bountics or appropriations and inc pa. sage of laws affecting our welfare must depend almost entirely upon his influence and ability procure for the benefits 1 to which we are entitled in such cases.
 Do you then feel indiacren; as to the noinna- ton, and careless as to whom these deep and ah- sorbing interests should be committed! Should he not be a man of energy action, talents, influence, f,,1I C. for his State, ready and able 10 yindca;e her when aspersed zealously and resolu,ely maintaining and claiming all her rightsl Thus far we are sure of the concurrence of the South But in addition to | the duties which already dcyolye upon the Repre
 sentative, 1t IS not improbable that the reSponSbil
 ty of casting tle vote of the State of Arkansas for the next President of the United States may also fall upon him. The present aspect of the times are porlentiye of State of affairs that may bring the election of the next President before Congress ! How closely then sh1ald we serutinize the patriotism, purity of character and devotion to principle Of the democrat we select How com pietely should he possess our fullest confidence, ami in honor and integrity how fir above reproach should be the man to whom we chtruSt this most important charge Lei then oar friends in those counties where meetings have not been held, at once act, and ad in selectng such man, e tried and true ' who will look to the interests of the State, the protection of Southern rights and the good of the countg When such determination
 is adopted by tie Convention, we may look for candidate upon whom the Democratic party will rally and all the wire working, trickery and hum pug pat in operation will fail harniesSly to the ground.
 Since writing the above, we have received the proceedings of . meeting held in Lafayette county, at which resolutions were passed, making Roberl W. Johns n, frSt choice; Grandson D. Royston, second and T. E. FloaTnoy third.