Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07
:" Skies Brightn in Ta~-


 The following from the Dallas (Taxas>u aid, paper which stoutly urged the nomin. ton of Col. M. T. Johnson, instead of u. H. R. Runnels for Governor, accords will u sentiment of the entire democratic nrss. .. that State:
 "When 1t was first given out with o-,,;n. shakes of the head and in prophetic wbisnoS"' that Gen. Houston would probably be can5; date for Governor, in opposition to the demn cratic nominee, some of the "weather ,yiso,, indulged in sage prognostications of a eo,o;S storm. The political heavens were to be nva.e cast with clouds, and amidst storm and d,,h ness a tornado to sweep over tho larI overwhelming the democracy and bearir, the Hero ot San Jacinto' 10 the goal of bss ambition. Sam Houston has announced b,n, selt He has gone upon the hustinas and harangued the people. He has told o,orS his story, how he fought bed for, and savad the country. He has lifted up his voica js incantation, and stretched forth his maa;, wand; but no storm has come at his biddI,, He has been before the people nearly month but no tempest is coniured up. As we lool forth on the elements, we exclaim wih olI Father Ritche "the skies are brightn Tban pf party contests have the democracy of tbj, State had more cause of graduation on ina cheering prospect of tue good cause. Th-ouob out the State, from the Sabine to the Ro Grande, from the "Pan Handle" to the C;nIf the democratic column stands firm, the demo, cratic hosts are united and harmonious No where do we hear of divisions or dissehsions There is deserter here and a doubter tbero but in the great body of the democracy tbere is nothing but union, confidence and determi. nation. This is contest for principles, grea. principles upon which our safety as a peopla depend, and the democracy of Texas know and appreciate the fact. They are determined that their principles shall triumph in the Au. gust election, triumph sgnally-gloriopslv against all odds. Gen. Houston may canvas, | the State. The democracy will turn but to hear him. They will treat him respectfully as he deserves to be treated by every Texau. They will listen to him patieutly-aud then they will vote against him. They have made up their minds to that, and all General Hous tons eloquence cannot change their resolution
 It is, and ever has been, the glory of the democratic party that it was actuated by meA sures, not by men. This contest will demon. strate how true the young democracy of Texas are to that cherished faith of the party. It will show that notwithstanding the strong hold Gen. Houston had upon their atfections--uot. withstanding his name was iuterwoven with their most cherished sympathies, notwthstand- ing he fought the battle of San Jacnto--wheu he wandered from the principles of his youth and manhood after strange Gods, when he lost sight of the great land marks of democracy and sought the devious paths of political heresy, the democracy left THE MAN and stood by their principles.
 We say again, <" the skies are bright" No cloud obscures the democratic Armament, but a noon-day sun shines down on a serred host with banners flying keeping step to the music" and marching on to victory. Let the spirit that now animates the party be kept alive Let every democrat do his duty. and do it all the time, and on the 3i of August next, under :" bright skies" we will go forth to battle and achieve the most splendid triumph that has ever perched upon our standards"
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