The true Democrat., 1854-07-05
,Tune 15. 1854.


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 June 15, 1854. DEAR JOHNSON: At this time there is some prospect of an adjournment, or recess of Con- gress, before frost. The Senate on yesterday amended the House resolution, proposing an adjournment on the 4th of August, by substi- tuting a recess from the 17th of August to the 18th of October-which may pass, but the chances are against 1t.
 The consideration of the Pacific railroad bill has been postponed until the next session, in order that the surveying parties of the different routes, may have sufficient time, by their re- ports to throw as much light on the subject as possible. This is but justice to the varied in- terests of antagonistic sections, and surely no complaint can, with reason, be made at Its posponement; while contrary course, and hurried legislation, upon a subject so important in all its bearings, might operate to the mani fest injury of the interests and advantages of some routes. By the nextression sufficient time will have elapsed for the collection of all the material facts, natural advantages, etc., con- nected with the various routeS-and Ii not, Congress cannot be accused of too hasty legis- lation. It will of course not 'sset back" the Fort Smith route, in which our State IS so deep- ly interested Its friends are confident that 1t possesses advantages, which will be made ap- parent at the proper time. The securing of the road through the State is the great point with us, and in selecting the next Legislature the people should look we'll to this point. A Senator is to be elected and it is proper that the sending man of experience and influence here should not be overlooked. The future prosperity and welfare of the State is of greater moment than the triumph of a particular fac ton. Then it is necessary that a man of force of character should be sent to the Senate not one whose only qualification shall consist of fondness to hear himself talk, but en- phatically working man-who will never cease in his efforts. This and the other mat ters to be decided within the space of the next two years, requires a judicious selection of a Senator by the legislature
 l The Nebraska and Kansas appointments are looked for daily, but it may be several weeks before they are made. Numerous persons are periodically offering their services pro bono pab hco in those territories, and am happy to state that in this crisis, Arkansas is not wanting in g desire to ''serve the country and several appli- cations are enrolled from the State. Our dele gation will get all they can, but I do not think 1t possible that they can secure more than ont O1hce, and Of course some oI our people VII be disappointed, who the 'hcky man." aciU 0 no one can say
 Col. Warren has gone home, and it is under stood he will not return during the present ses sion, unless the railroad bills should be taker up, which will not be done, as there is no pros pect of passing at least this session, a single bill of that description.
 Judge Sebastian, after much trouble, has suc- LII l.1 Danville, Yell county, via Blufifon to r. G Gaines in Scott county. The following offices have been established At Rover, and Anderson Carter appointed P M. At Bluffton, and J ohl Briggs appointed P. M. At Nebraska, anc Milton Gelbreath appointed P. M. And a Kansas, and F. G. Gaines appointed P. M.- The route will go into operation on the first o July, and the contract of carrying the mail allotted to N. Dyer.
 Yours, etc.
 ARKANSAS.