Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-07-28
WM. R. MILLER, Esq,
 Auditor, LHle Rock, ArkanSas.
To the Voters of the 2d Judicial Circuit
PRINCETON, Dallas Co.,, Arks.,
 July 17th, 1860.


 FELLOW -CIrIzENs-I am candidate for the office of Prosecuting Attorney Tn thls Judicial Circuit. comprising the count4so ot Hot Spring, Dallas, Calhoun, Bradley, Ashley, Drew, Chicot, Desha, Arkansas and Jefferson.
 address you this circular, because 1t IS impossible to define my position, and pre- sent my claims, before you in person,
 This office is of high public trust and honor-one, that imposes onerous duties ot delicate character, which require no mean abilities to perform efficiently. Ina canvass for it, do not conscientiously believe poll- tics should be introduced and made test. The right of the people to demand and to know, of all politicalaspirants, their views and sentiments upon all subjects of legis- lation, has always been conceded, and never questioned but the policy of placing Judi cial officers in power, from political inhu- ences. is very different thing.
 While the one is chosen to carry out the policy adopted by the people in the enact ment of LAWS; the other is chosen to aid in the ENFORCEMENT of those laws, against all persons who violate them, without regard to rank or position, or of politics, be they what they may.
 It is as much in the power of Prosecu- ', ting Attorny to prostitute his otfice-to favor his favorites and persecute his ene- mies-as any other office known to the law. It is natural for all men to treat their friends with more kindness than their enemies.-- know that I am opposed, by some, in the sentiments above expressed.
 You have been told that Gold English literature and ancient legal lore" made It the duty of an aspirant to this office, as 'blazing light and the great star of the country" to point out with his fingers the path in which the people should walk, and the men whom they should support for other offices. important to the interest of the country. This may do very we'll for serfs and slaves, but 1t seems to me altogether inapplicable to a free people.
 Ihave more confidence in the intelligence of the great mass of the people than in any ''blazing light or great star'-and for my self, I claim no such exalted talents as to dictate to the people whom they shall elect Governor, Representative in Congress, or to any other office in theirgift-but merely claim the right, as free citizen, Tn com mon with you-to cast my vote at the bal lot box for whomsoever l please.
 It has been reported at various times and in many places, in my circuit, that l had withdrawn from the canvass and was no longer candidate-this report has been freely circulated to my prejudice. have never for a moment, entertained an idea ot doing any such thing, nor have l ever in- timated to any human being on the face of the earth, any such intention
 This is an additional reason why l ad- dress you this circular.
 In conclusion, fellow citizens, allow me to return my sincere thanks for the liberal support which you kindly gave me in 1858, and the generous hospitality which l have always received at your bands. Should you honor me with your confidence, and choose me as your Prosecuting Attorney, 1t will then become my duty and wilcertainly be my pleasure to serve you faithfully and to the best of my abilities, without favor or affection. I am, with great respect, your obedient servant,
 | ROBERT Fl. DEDMAN.