Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-07-28
Number 43.
From the Batesville Sentinel. Dis0rganization.


 The Old Line Democrat has fallen exact ly where we expected, and where we pre- dlcted from its first issue. It has signally failed In Its attempt to rule the democracy of this State and to drive them into mea- sures to suit the whims and caprices of it's editor, those disappointed and disaffect- ed politicians of whom it is the organ, and 1t now seeks to distract and disorganize the party by way of punishment and re- venge, for the non- observance of the royal edicts which have from time to time ap- peared in its columns.
 Every man of common intelligence, must now see the purpose and object of that pa perrin the Reorganization of the democratic party in Arkansas. To some extent has already succeeded, and growing bold by the encouragement of its peculiar friends, 1t re- pudiates the State convention and the regu- lar nominee, and hoists the name of one Henry NJ. Rector.
 The Old Line is fast paper to get up plausible showing upon ilimsy pretext, not by means of fsophistical ingenuity alone. but by an abundant exercise of conscience and vast amount of barefaced humbug- gery The harmony of the party md triumph of its principles are no object what ever with the Old Line; its course cannot be so construed, but to distract the democ racy by doubtful representation and to deliver the State over to the disorganizers or the opposition, appears to be the ultima thule of it's existence. Established for the purpose it has assiduously played its part, and never was attendant more devoted to the whims of his lord, than the Sancho Panza of the Old Line to the Don of disor- ganization.
 The hue and cry of the Old Line against the J ohnsons, is worse and even more pha!i saical than the know nothing humbuggery about the Pope of Rome It is the worn out slang of the Borland deserters, and has been harped upon until it now makes de- cent man sick. The people of Arkansas | know the Johnsons better then they know MT. Peek; the people know that the John- sons were consistent dem ocrats, and honora ble and able gentlemen, long before they knew such a thing as the Old Line mis- sionary was in existence. Every honest citizen of the State will concede that Rob't | w. Johnson has made faithful as we'll as useful and influential Senator. Richard H. Johnson has edited the organ of the de- mocratic party for years, and has given as little cause for complaint as could any man who might have occupied the same posi- ton for the same length of time. He has been regularly and fairly nominated for Governor, and doubtless he was known to be sound upon the true policy of the State, and possessed the ability and integrity to carry 1t into effect, if elected.
 True, he has been the subject of the most malignant islanders; every means and strate- gy has been resorted to, to place him in an odous light before the people of the State and how has it resulted? He has shown himself by actual evidence free from every charge and imputation alleged against him.
 The Old Line calls upon the people ' rise up against the Johnsons," "the family" !" '" the clique" '' the oligarchy," etc., etc. To say the least, such course is little and mean, to seek to destroy by such epithets the character of men who have stood fair before the country and honored of its citi- zens Such course is insulting in the ex- treme. What must be the feelings of those sterling old democrats, who have resided in our State for years, when they see man who has not been within the borders of the State year, in effect, telling them you are an ignorant set of fools! You know noth- ing of democracy! You'd not even know how to proceed in convention! Besides you are the tools of a corrupt family and they lead you around by the nose! Is it not an outrage for man to arrogate to himself the power to dictate to the people in such manner. The honest masses of the people of Arkansas, on whom the Old Line has so often called to rise in their might, will not fail to hear the call. At the ballot box the democracy will not fail to speak in thunder tones in condemnation of such presumption and arrogance. Who should better know how and who to select as the democratic standard bearer for Gov ernor of this State, the Old Line or regu- lar convention of delegates from the differ ent sections of the State? A man who re- fuses to abide the customs of the democrat ic party to which he professes to belong, or those, no matter what their personal preferences may be, who are willing to abide the decision of the party? We leave this matter with our reader.
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