Des Arc citizen., 1866-05-12
ay- At the request of Judge Byers, we copy from the Crescent, the following letter:

Bsg- At the request of Judge Byers, we copy from the Crescent, the following letter:
 DEs Anc, May 4th, 1866.
 Permit me, through your columns, to make few suggestions.
 Notwithstanding cannot give assurance that our State will soon be restored to its pro- per relations with the United States govern ment, and it's members 10 Congress admitted to their seats. we should bepatient and hopeful. The questions to be settled are of great magni- tude, require grave consideration, and wise and deliberate decision. It is with unfeigned pleasure that can state to'the people, that Arkansas stands in advance of any State which was in rebellion That from the evil ,,cnce taken before the Reconstruction Com mttee, it is shown that the people are more quiet, peaceable, and harmonious-that they have accepted the situation in a better spirit and grace, than any other State. This is ac- knowedged and appreciated by the authorities at Washington. If this commendable course of our peopleis continued and improved, time will restore us to our representations with the Government 0
 In the meantime we should be looking well to our interest at home, and adopt that policy, and pursue that course, which will advance to the greatest degree, the important interests of the State. and the welfare and happiness of the people We arc commencing new era i'll our history. The next Legislature in my opin- ion, will be of moro importance--for good or for eyil--than any ever held in the State. We require wise, enlightened, liberal and prudent legislation, adapted to our present condition. Such as will secure to all classes their civil rights, induce capital and labor to come to the State, the building of our railroads; the inau- puration of a liberal and wise system of in fernal Improvements; the promotion of educa- ton: the development of the mineral and agri- cultural resources of the country, and lay the basis of general prosperity. To effect this, we must elect intelligent, liberal, wise and pru- dent men; men who have the confidence and ! command the respect of the communities i'll which they live. The people should guard 1 well this point, and call forth their best men. | No one, when thus called upon by the people, should refuse to serve. Every man owes some thing to his country, and when called upon by | his fellow citizens in such a crisis; when the | country is in such peril, he should not shrink from the responsibility In the selection of ] candidates we should avoid EXTREME men, and those who are obnoxious to the United States government. In the promotion of the great interests of the country, We should look to the effec. desired to be produced, and support men with view to that end,a The character of the Legislature will have a great effect at Wash ington, as well as at home.
 We should avoid all political strife and agi- tasiag subjects; aud embrace as within our folds, all men who in good faith accept the is sues of the war, and give a hearty support to the Constitution and the laws, and promote peace and good order. SUcHMEN DgEM TRULY LOYAL Ssw. We should cultivate peace har- mony and tranquility, Tsomo'slhe good of all heal the wounds and repair the breS2s $ c. tiit past We have but one country, one interest, and one destiny. ". BlERS.