The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-16
THE DARK HORSE---COL. B.
 T. EMERY. OF POPE.


 Ozark Democrat: "Col. Embry, of Pope. is favorably spoken of in con nection with tile Governorship of this State. We are informed that he is both worthy and qualified for that position.
 Van Buren Press: "A correspond end of the Little Rock Gazette sug- gests the name of Col. Ben. T. Elm bry, of Pope county, as q suitable one to occupy the attention of the con vention, in the selection of candi- date for Governor. Col. Embry IS one of the very best men in the State, and next to Gov. Miller, we don't know of man that we would rather see occupy that position"
 Prairie county Correspondence of the Gazette: If nominations for Governor are still in order, allow me to offer the name of Ben. T. Embry, now of Pope, formerly of this county. He is honest, capable, efficient and deserving. He is sound lawyer, a skilled farmer, a shrewd and far sighted merchant, gallant soldier, and in the walks of private life shines pre- eminent in the practice of all the several virtues. His admira- ble and successful administration of his private affairs shows that his is an ambition and 6 fame indeed, to give assurance of one of the best ad- ministratlons, should the Democracy show their good sense by nominating him. Yours truly, HICKORY P. Yell county Correspondent in the Ozark Democrat: "In regard to the next Governor, the people of this re- zion are not satisfied with either of the three present aspirants. Each of them is a second, if not third rate man and can never reflect 'any great honor upon our beloved State. It is a remarkable fact that, our present State government is run at most crushing expense. Our taxation the present year, is heavier than it was under Clayton and Hadley, and ten times as much as Rector's, and more bllttn UGH blIHCS DiuSh Sou way D. It is true that the Governor is not | the sole cause of this, but the pres ent candidates are too weak as states men, to make it much lighter. There is a man 1 know of, who mana ges all his own business operations. His farms always yield an increase and much profit, because of the brains that directs everything per. taining to them. He is an educated polished gentleman. This man is Ben Embry, of Pope county. If he were taken up by the people, and placed in nomination for the Guber. material chair and the people should elect him, he would carry the same wisdom, prudence and energy into the management of our State affairs, that he displays as farmer, and it is the writer's opinion that in sin gle term, he would so change matters at Little Rock, that our taxes would l be reduced, and the States govern ment run at one-third it's present ex- pense. Our people will have to take a practical, honest, patriotic, unpre- tending, earnest man like Col. Elm bry for governor, before we may hope for better times. But few men who want to be governor, are fit to be governor of this State. The people must seek such man, for in these corrupt days, our best and purest men are disposed to keep out of pub lie places. Such men as Col. Embry will have to be called, and called loudly, too, before the people can have the benefit of their talents"