Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-07-30
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 JULY q, 1869. MT. EDIToR-In the " True Democrqt," of the llth inst, (the only one that has reached me for two months), have read the governors proclama tioG, ordering the general election on the lst Mon day in October next, and was surprised to see that he ignores the constitutional provision for the cleo tion of a governor at that time The omission in the proclamation has surprised great many peo- Ple-as all who have read the neto constitution give to 1t but one construction on this head; i. C.. that it requires the election of governor at the next general election. The only motive attrbu- ted to the governor for this omission is, that he intends to hold over, under the old constitution, until 1861. It is certain that, should the election come off this fall he will stand no chance for re election. Why do the papers in the state re- main silent on this point? If the constitution really requires the election of governor at the next October election, why not state the fact edi- torially, that those who have not the constitution to read for themselves, may learn the intentions and purposes of the present incumbent? The peO- pie will not patiently allow usurpitOn of their rights in this matter. Convince them that it is their clear constitutional right 10 elect new gover- nor this fall, and they will do it, notwithstanding the election of l860 under the old constitution was for four years. The present governor may refuse tG obey the new constitution, but what of that? Public opinion has swayed stouter hearts and wiser heads than his, before now, and will again, when reused into activity.
 Suppose he continues to disregard the constitu- ton in this respect, is there no way to compel the shertfs to advertise an election for governor? no way to compel the governor to issue the proclama- ton for the election of governor?
 More serious queries than these present them selves. If the new constitution requires the cleo ton of governor at the next general election, and such election is not had, then every enactment of the next General Assembly will be null and void, there will be constitutions al governor to agpro0e them. What difficulties and perplexities this idea presents Itisn not necessary to elaborate them. The whole machinery of state government will be thrown in confusion.
 Will you, Mir. Editor, enghten us on these points! There is considerable nquietude in this section on the subject.
 We are much rejoiced here that the Yankees have concluded that Arkansas is a " hard Jordan.' hope very much that your suggestions in relation to our army i1nprouing the late successes will be carried into execution. It would be slceet to to make them taste some of the biters of war on their own soil Wonder how many bales of cotton Curtis got? and who sold cotton to him?
 TACO. NOTE BY THE EDITOR Both the Gazette and the True Democrat have expressed their opinions on the subject The omission to proclaim the election of governor will not effect the election, as the question can be tested by serving writ or mandamus on a sheriff who fails to advertise an election for governors or, after the election ot governor, the governor elect can test the ques- tion bv ono warranto. The matter will be decided in due time.