Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-16
The next Congressional Speaker.
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speakershlp and other officers ot that body
 Under the favorable aspects for the democracy, attention is already called 10 several ot the most distinguished members elect, upon one oi
 whom the chair will unquestionably be confer red. The most prominent person yet named by the democrats, as well the most popular, is Hon. James L. Orr, of South Carolina, whose eminent qualifications for the post are conceded by all who have been associated with him in the House. Among other names which have been mentioned in this connection Is tha' of Hon. A. B. Greenwood, of Arkansas The Little Rock True Democrat, which IS all Its name implies, thus Iuts in the claims oi Ar kansas:-
 "The Judge has considerable experience as presiding officer, and is frequently called on to preside over the House, when m committee of the whole on the state of the Union, and his urbanitv of manners and many sterling qua- ties have rendered him quite popular with his fellow members His position, abilities and experience are of themselves strong arguments | in his favor, and with these are coupled the fact that he represents the most thoroughly | democratic district in the Union, and that dis | trict is situated in the strongest democratic State that has never faltered in its fidelity to 1 democratic men and measures. Arkansas has 1 never had a cabinet oflice she never had any | federal appointment Of any great importance, l and the democrats of the next HouSe should show their appreciation of her unfatering at tachment to democratic principles, and thus honor the State by calling one of her honored public servants to preside over their delbera- l tons. He will go into the democratic caucus with many warm friends, and unless he insists on his friends not presenting his name, they will make strong effort for him."
 Judge G. is understood not to countenance the use of his name in connection with the speakership, but is himself friend of Col. Orr. He has, however, many warm friends, who hope to see him elevated to that honora- ble position.
 We clip the above from the Taunton (Mass. ) Democrat of recent date. The press of the south generally have expressed their views and made some very timely suggestions touching this important subject and we are glad to see that our democratic cotemporaries of the north are not regarding it with indifference. Itmust be evident, and is doubilessly conceded by every person al all acquainted with the rela- tive strength of the respective political parties of the country, that either a democrat or a black republican must be elected speaker of the next House of Representatives. The contest will be between national conservative demo- crat and regular black republican of undoubt- ed strife. The congressional elections of this { year may therefore be defnel as a struggle in reality between the two parties we have ind- cated. In view of this fact, and with an eye to the contest of l8GU it certainly behooves the south to rally with one accord to the sup port of the national democratic candidates for Congress n every State where elections are pending in fer that we may be able to meet the opposition n the next contest for speahe T with good assuralce of success. We hope no democrat has fprLotteu the last trying contest for speaker of the IIcuse In that memora- ble struggle, itNiIl be remembered the demo- cratic party was defeated in fact by the treach- cry of southern Know Nothings With their cooperation our candidate could have been easily elected, but shorn Of it we had lot the numerical strength to cope with our black re- publican enemy. The contest will again take place between the democracy and the black re. publicans, and those members who do not vote with the former will give "aid and cpmfort' to the latter, even if they should vote for a third candidate. l. this condition of things the conservative portion of the House, whether democrats or not, will not allow minor prefer ences for party to become paramount to national interests, but will combine in an effort to dis perse the black republicans and restore the House to its former political complexion But the only sure way to achieve consummaion so deyoutly hoped for by every lover of the Union will be for the democrats to % into the House at its organization with clear majority over the combined jsnts of the day South ern Americans will not do to trust They have proven laithess to the south in the times that tried mons soula''-their perfdy k part of the history of our political tronbies--ard if we expect to triumph we will have to depend upon our own numerical strength. We believe from the signs of the times that the democrats will have this strength. Elections have been held in Connecticut ard Eirglnia--n which the former presents an unexpected gain of two ie- mocrats and inc latter gain of one. l. Mary land, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Lou- sana, Texas, Mississippi, Tenuessce and Ken lucky, electio,s are 10 be hell this year: also, for one vacancy in Pennsylvania, Indiana and Missouri each In these elections we shall gain an average of enc member at least from each State, making an entire gain with those l already mentioned, of fifteen members, thus l giving the democrats d majority of seven in the l House of Representatives over the combined l opposition of the black republicans and Know Nothinss. This majority will serve to strength en the administration and give success to its measures and policy. Such favorable aspect 1 of things must be truly gratifying to all who have their country's interest at heart. But under its influence we must not lose sight of the opposition. If the south intends to do her duty to herself, to the Union and the consti- tuition in the contest of lS60-and we believe she doeS--it is the part of wisdom to begin now to prepare for the conflict There can be no doubt of the defeat of the black republi- cans if we are true to our own interests This i great aim should have in view, first to de- feat them in every cantesl; and second. to up- hold and support the present administration in all its mea~ures and policy. The first point embraces to all loteats and purposes tie SC cond. We say the democracy must defeat the black republicans ii every conflict They must defeat them in the race for speaker of the House of Representatives in inc next Con- sres, and we believe th.y can do it. Under this view of the bright prospect for success inc claims of several distinguished democratic members have been placed prominently before