Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-10-03

An election for members of Congress, in the Confederate States will take place in the various counties in this state on the 9th day of November next at the same time with the election for Presi dent and Vice President. This will be the most important election ever held in the state; asit will be the inauguration of era in the history of nations. Eleven of the states, once a part ot the old United States government, compose this new nation Jefferson Davis, of Mississippi, and Alex apder H. Stephens, of Georg ia, are before the peo- ple for President and Vice President.
 I this congressional district composed 0f the counties of Sebastian, Scott, Yell, Perry, Hot Spring, Montgomery. Polk, Pike, Sevier, Hemp stead Lafayette, Columbia, Ouachita and Clark, several worthy gentlemen are before the people Tor a seat in Congress. No convention for nomlnat- ing candidate has been held, and the field is open for every one who desires to become candidate, or who the people may see fit to call out.
 There are no party issues in this contest; but one great question agitates the mind of all-the inde pondence of the southern states. All the candl- dates are committed to this single question, from the fact that in it's success lies the interest ot all its failure would be utter destruction. Upon the congress, soon to assemble, WILT devolve the arduous duty of devising ways and means for the successful prosecution of this question. That congress will have work to do requiring stout hearts and cool heads. Not only will they have to pro- vide means for prosecuting the struggle now being made for our independence, but to enact such laws as will maintain that independence when galned,- to promote the general welfare of the people-and to regulate our trade anu intercourse With foreign nations.
 present myself before you, after having been
 solicited, both through the papers, by letters from individuals, and in person, to do so, as candidate, for your representative in congress. ou all Know me- at least by reputation, and 1t would not become me to speak of my qualifications and fitness for the position. 1 have lived among you for long time
 IL d. do ttnn my lvl Ira tions In thus presenting myself before you l know the full responsibilities of the office; and should be elected, will meet them with what ot talent and ability possess.
 | do not know what other measures, beside those above indicated, may come up before that congress- Doubtless many in portant questions will spring up more or less affecting your interests and these will receive my earnest attentlon--such as my judgment shall dictate, will be for your welfare, will meet my appreciation and support. No doubt the subject of more adequate compensation to the officers and soldiers who now, or who may here after noni, enter the field i'll defence of southern rights than cher poor pttance oi monthly pay Will demand the attention of congress, and will receive my cordial support; for if any thing demands the gratitude of nation, expressed in substantial manner, the sacrifices our soldiers have made, are making and will make calls for that gratitude Tn an eminent degree.
 I would only further add, that there is no time for canvassing-nor IS there any necessity Tor It. Old party lines and party issues are all merged in the one great question of our independence. It is for you to decide upon the fitness of those who solicit your sulrages. l urge upon every man to go to the polls, and vote for some one. Let the asc egae vote in the Confederate States astonish and c0nfound our enemies, who would so ruthless oppress us; and don't forget the day-6th Novem Der, 1851.
 am respectfully,
 Xour felloW ctiznn.
 S. M. SCOTT.