The Van Buren press., 1874-10-13
JESSE TURNER.
70 the Voters of the 9th Judicial District
,, of Arkansas.

Haying heretofore, through the public
prints of this District announced my self as
candidate for the office of Prosecuting Attor-
neg. for the 9th Judicial District of Arkansas.
and although am. and have been. for years
personally acquainted with many of you in
every County in the District, yet deem it
proper and due from me to those of you with
whom am personally unacquainted to state
that am and have been from boy hood citi-
zen of Dardsnelle Having grownup to man
hood in your midst, invite your inquiry and
investigation as to my personal merits and
professional qualifications and having shared
with sou the varied fortunes Of the past, my
interests are blended with yours and my heart
tlirnbs in unison with yours in your every de-
sire which Is calculated to produce good re-
suits to our unfortunate and sadly oppressed
State. | am and ever have been Democrat
and as such have and ever shall advocate Il
government Of the people, by the people and
for the people. and hold that public officials
should be regarded us public servants and as
such held to strict account ofthcir steward
ship in Office.
In 1861 was elected Prosecuting Attorney
but was prevented by Federal bayOhets from
exercising the functions of the office. In
1872 was again elected but Republican APP
pliances and Radical complications pro-
cured the commission for a man who was un-
Peace. quieJude and good order demands a
rigid and impartial enforcement of the crinii-
nal laws of the State, and, if am elected, it
will be my pride and pleasure to prosecute
all criminals with all the energy and ability
| can command. regardless of men. means or
consequences. | shall earnestly advocate the
adoption of the new Constitution and the cleo
tion OF the entire Democratic and COnserva.
tive State ticket.
There having been no legal call for Ju
dicial Convention, and In fact no one being
authorized to call Convention for the pur-
pose OF nominating Judge and Prosecuting
Attorney for the 5th Judicial District. there
was Il meeting Of a few yentlemen ut Clarks-
vile On the 23d day of September. 1874. who,
upon their own motion. proceeded to desig-
nate who should be the can1idates for Judge
and Prosecuting Attorney OF the party In
this District. and. feeling thoroughly satis-
fed that 1t did not reflect the wishes of the
people so far rs the office Of Prosecuting At
torney is concerned. declined to 20 into the
meeting or to submit my naue rs candidate
to said meeting, whereupon the meeting pro-
posed the name OF }. =. Byers modest unas-
suming, nice young man of Van Buren, with
but lmited-if any-experience In the prac-
tice OF law In the Circuit Courts. Under these
circumstances am satisfied the Democrats
and Conservatives ofthis District will not sui
fer the name of J. p. Byers foisted upon them
us the Democratic and Conservative nominee
for Prosecuting Attorney of this District.
am a convention man when the will of the
people Is expressed, but am opposed to con-
ventions wherein the people are not consult
ed. Feeling confident. fellow-citizcns, that
you do and will fully appreciate the impor-
tance of the office. and the actual existing
necessity for II competent and efficient Prose-
cutting Attorney. | cannot believe you Will
hazard the experiment Of voting for an in
experienced Young man for an office OF such
vital importance to the people Of SO large
District.
In any event shall cheerfully yield to the
wishes of the people as expressed at the bal
lot box on the 18th day OF October, 1874.
lam respectfully SnWHrsD W. u. JACowar-