The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-01
more than satisfied. l am res pectfuIly yours. A. N. FLINT.
Why they Voted for Garland.

more than sAIisucu. SS pectfully yours. A. N. FLINT. Why they Voted for Garland.
 We give below the remarks of Scnatar Haycock, of Jefferson, and Representative Whitson of. Monroe, on casting their votes for United States Senator:
 Senator Haycoek in casting his vote said:
 MT. President:
 In giving my vote here today I desire to state the reasons actu- ating my vote, add ask that those. reasons may be spread upon the records of the senate and go be fore tEe people of the state. l stand here, Mir. President, as q republican--one who has been identified with that great party of freedom for many years, and would desire to see it in it's puri- ty again triumph in Arkansas. But l deem the present an occa- sion when patriotism should rise superior to party, and such ac- tion should be taken as will show to the world that the few rcpubli- cans who form a part of this gen eral assembly are disposed and will endorse all acts looking to the geneial interest and welfare of the people of the state, even if administered by a democrat. No one can deny that quietude has prevailed during the administra- tion of one of Arkansas noblest sons. During the last two years new era has dawned upon Ar kansas political strife and numer- ous murders, which had been a disgrace to the state for many years.
 Thank God that these times have passed away, and the fact is due more to the influence of one man than to all other influences combined. That man is Gov. Garland.
 In view of these facts believe the republican me mbers of this general assembly would do an noble act and testify their appre- clatlon of great and influential man by casting their votes for A. H. Garland for Senator of the United States. With these views and knowledge of the fact that the republicans are powericss to elect United States senator of their own political faith, l cheer fully cast my vote for A. H. Gar land.
 Mr. Whitson, Republican, made the following explanation:
 Mir. Speaker:
 In explanation of my vote for United States senator, l desire to say that 1 do not inrend it as an indorsement of Gov. Garland s politics; but merely having a faint hope that, if elected to the position, he would continue as true to the constitution made by hls party for the organic law of the state and the constitution of the United States with all the amendments thereto, defended and preserved principally by his political opponents, as he has seemed to be for the fast two years, for it can not be denied by any but the worst enemies of the state that he has given the entire people of the state good admin istration, for which inestimable blessing we should be ever grate- ful. Whether his conduct or that of the party he leads in this state has been a mere stroke Of policy, conjointly entered into by the en- tire democratic party of the na- ton to keep themselves on their best behavior only for the pur pose of getting in possession of the national government, as many republicans sincerely believe. 1 leave this with him and his God :; therefore, not doubting his abili- ty, vote for him, fearing, yet trusting and hoping. "Let us have peace"