The Van Buren press., 1878-07-30
Hon, r, w, Johnson.

AZ lhe request III IL peiHoilai 'ie''u VI
Col. Johnson, we publish the following
article from the Louisville Courier Jour
nal. There is no question that Mr.. John
son is one Of the ablest men spoken OF
for the position of United States Sena-
tor, and, in experience of Washington
politics, is far ahead of any one mention
cd. We sincerely deprecate the perso-
nal warfare that is cropping out in the
Senatorial canvass, and regret that any
thing of the kind should be deemed nee
essary, on the part Of any of the candi-
dates, to advance their interests. 1t is
an Office the highest in tho gift of the.
people Of Arkansas, and should be filled
by our very best and ablcst men. The
choice of Crawford county, is evident
ly Hon. Dave. Walker of Washington,
county, but that fact shall not prevent Us
from acknowledging the ability and
worth of the other able and honorable
gentlemen who are candidates before the
people, as well as cheoriuly acquieseing
in any selection that may be made Let
US carry on this canvass with more hon
or and less bitterness, so that when the
end comes, there will be no sting left be-
hind
The reien of earpat-bagaery in the
Senate of che United States will draw TO
a close on the 4th day OF March, 1879.
Then the place that has known Dorsey,
of Arkansas; Spencer, OF Alabama (;
Connover, of Florida and Patterson, of
South Carolina, will know them no more
forever. These States are certain to elect
fit associates for Garland, Morgan, Jones
and Butler, who now rank among the
ablest members of that body.
The election for members to the Log
isature Of Arkansas will take place in
September, and upon this Legislature
will devolve the selection Of Senator.
Hon. r. W. Johnson is candidate for
this high position. lie has just issued u
circular that is in fine taste, and which
has tho ring of truo Democratic metal.
His brief discussion of the powers con-
Gerrcd on the Federal Government, and
those reserved to the States, is admira-
bic. 1t will surprise the readers of the
Couricr-Journal to learn, as the address
elaboratelv sets forth, that the Federal
Court is playing havoc with the local
courts and people of Arkansas. Nearly
every county has heretofore issued bonds
or scrip. These arc being bought up by
citizens of other States, at nero nominal
prices, and the holders are bringing suit
in tho Federal courts for their face value.
in grecnbaclls. More than thirty eoun
ties have even been already sued, in
volving nearly half a million dollars
against Pulaski county judgment was
recently rendered for very large
amount, and IN order issued command
ing the County Court to levy n tax in
United States currency sufficient to pay
ii. The County Court answered that the
State Constitution, which it was sworn
to obey, allowed only ain amount
Of tax to be levied and if it levied the
amount the Federal Court required, it
would exceoi the limit, and violate the
constitution of tho Safe. The Judge
and justices were then summoned before
1.-THE FederaI Judge, and commanded per-
omptorily to levy tho tax under penalties
OF contempt Of court. Being powerless
and unwilling to encounter fines and i'm
prsonment, they oboyed Tho tax was
levied, and overburdened MS the people
already arc with taxation, it is now being
collected, despite the State constitution.
SO MANY internal laws have been pass
Il ,,,,, =. i,N o.,
power, it may be that the aforesaid Fed
eral Judge has legal authority for his &C,
ton. Ii so, the law is plain violation
of the constitution and should be repeal,
: ed, But the Senate, as now organized,
is not likely to give relief to the citizons
of Arkansas. The question will go over
to the next Congress. Then, and lot till
thea, will justice be done to the whole
country. No true Democrat can fail to
, be sound on the issues of Homo Rule
That Col. johnson belongs to this class
of public men will not be controverted
,, On the questions Of our national hnan
ces and the tariff Col johnson is in full
accord with the South and West He is
n Jealous advocate OF the Texas Pacific
railroad, and tho improvement Of the
, Mississippi Ieveos.
On Indian affairs his views arc equally
clear, sound and TO the point. He ha,
always Been friend to the Indian. Boil
as a Representative and Senator in Con
4 gross, in ante bcltam days, they never
g called upon HIM in vain when their jus
rights were assaled Now, he give.
some wise advice, and they had better
: take it.
5 Having briefly glanced at the mair
points OF Col. Johnson's address, tits suf
ticient to say, in conclusion, that his many
friends throughout the Union would b,
rejoiced to salute him as Senator Gar
lands colleague