Arkansas true Democrat., 1862-07-30
From the N ashinofnn
LITTLE RncK. Inlv ITthl


 EDITOR TELEGRAPH--Dear Sir: As this fn
 the State is now cut off, in the way of recet
 late and reliable news, can furnish you nothing beyond what you already possess. The local news is now centering upon our coming State elections. propose with your permission, to call the atten- tion of your readers to what 1 think very deeply interests every one of them.
 You have doubtless, ere this seen the procla- nation of the Governor, in regard to the State elections this ensuing October; and you viii nave observed, there IS no mention made therein of any election of Governor, or for the two advisers of the Military Board.' This 1 regret, for many reasons: in the first place, the ink is scafcely dry upon the parchment on which the Constitution is written, before doubts are found to exist, as it's true meaning and command. If there ever time, when the landmarks of constitutional law should be scrupulously observed, it is at the pre- sent juncture of our affairs. But 1t may be said that the law is ambiguous, doubtful in it's terms, is not positive i'll its command, etc., etc. To this 1 respond, that the spirit and meaning of the lan- guage read s all that need be sought for. Again, suppose that Gov. Rector, after the meeting oi the General Assembly, goes to the auditors office for his salary as Executive of the State, can the Audit0r-who is sworn to support the constitution and laws-issue him certificate for said sllaryl Further, suppose the Military Board make pur- chase of 4 or Of quantity of corn, b. ef cattle, pork Orany other article ueeded for the subsistence of the army, they give their vouchers therefor, and 4 and B present them at the Auditor5 office for the purpose of obtaining their pay; the Auditor m " respond-aS think would be his duty-that the Military Board, under the operation of law, has ceased to exist. That the vouchers presented are no more than prlvate papers, from three private citizens. A maudamus is called for by A or B, the state government is brought to dead lock; martial law rules, the courts are closed. But should decision be obtained, contrary to my yiews-tew persons of intelligence here think 1t could be- months may be lost before the question IS settled. | As an individual, holding these views, would not regard any transaction of either of those officers of any binding force after the period named. It follows, then, that three estinidbe gent cmon, as consider the present board to be, may be ruined, | by undertaking certain acts, oBicialiy which will turn out eventually to be simply transactions the turmoil and confusion will be endless. If it is the wish to get rid Of the Military Board entire ly--that it shall cease to eXist--the present posi- | tiOn ot affairs will accomplish that object very l eHectualy. The President of the Senate can play Governor, and the Military Board can play quits. | 1t may not be out of place for to say, that for 1 the purpose of my present argument, the present Executive Is as acceptable and faithful to the peO- l pie and his trust as any one that has occupied the i responsible position he now holds; and will say | the same for the gentlemen composing the Military i Board. This ] do to avoid any reflection that may, l by bare possibility, be supposed to be cast upon those in authority. Ieo upon the broad ground Ot right and duty constitutional law aud the rights of our people; all other matters but of secondary consideration, and so regard and treat them If Gov. Rector desires to continue as chief exc cutive, let him, as is his right, submit his name to the people for that exalted station. Let us have ticket, say thus '' For Governor, II. NJ. Rector;' {" for two advisers of the Military Board Dr.. Hill | and Col. Board.'' Then l could present a ticket for my choice, thus ' For Governor, Hon. c. C. Watkins ' for advisers of the Military Boari, c. P. Bertrand and Harris Flsn.sn." The ques- ton thus presented is fairly before the people, the | legitimate and only authority to pass upon this | question as it now stands
 Capt Daney, with his usual clcarness and abH- | ty, shows in the last Gazette, that the various sherifs should be conpelle cd to call spon se of the State to vote for Goversor and advisers of military fellows. The consttvtesal question:, he takes up, my first article, and adopts it ss his own. So, of Col. Johnson, of the Trss Democrat: both editor. have written able srticle., indorting my view, entire. With those views, drawn rom in- controvertbe facts, ], for the present, leave the question where it boIongs-with the pelnle VINDEX.