The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-18
HON. JORDAN E. CRAVENS.

Van Buren Argus: While Judge Rogers would undoubtedly make a most excellent member of Congress, yet it is candid fact that expe- rience, as well as ability in the mem Der, is necessary for useful service. Col. Cravens has performed his duty well and not blemish is found up- on his record. There can be no wis dom in making change. We have this, further to say, if a change is to be made, Judge Rogers would be our choice, but we do not appreciate the necessity for change. The Sonth has constantly committed the blun- der of too frequently changing her representatives.
 Dardanelle Arkanslan: He is cer- tainly very worthy and has consid- erable ability for the position he seeks, but with all this and with due respect to him, we cannot believe it to the interest of the State and the people of the district to turn out Col. Cravens and put in a new and mex perienced man. Cravens has expe- rience united with ability, and in point of social and moral qualiiica- tions, and as a sound and unwaver- ing Democrat, he is the peer of any man in the district.
 Saline Courier: Col. Cravens has proved true and faithful represen- tative of the interests of his people Tn our national legislature. and with rIpened experience and training will be better able to serve them in the future. No enc can doubt his ability, or his loyalty, to the people of Arkansas. His past record is a guarantee for the future.
 Dallas Pioneer: He has served the people three consecutive terms with general satisfaction. He has not been one of those noisy members clogging the wheels of time with useless speeches; but he has been ever at his post, serving on impor tant committees. He writes that congress will remain in session sev- eral months, and that he will not leave his post to come home and work for the nomination, that he con- tides Tn his friends, to look after his interest and we don't think his friends will betray that trust. No servant of the people has worked more zealously for, or been more at tentlve to the petitions of his con stituents, than Hon. J. k. Crayens, though silently, nevertheless effect ually.
 Alma Independent: "Mr. Cravens is we'll known throughout the dis trict, has been our Representative for six years past, and has represent ed us faithfully and well-perform- Ing his whole duty. He is deserved ly popular among his constituents and will make strong race before the convention. His past record in Congress is known to all, and is a sufficient guarantee that if nominat- ed and re elected the interests of our District and State will be care fully looked after He is familiar with the workings of Congress, man of correct habits, incorruptible integri. ty, and well qualified for the position. Give his claims fair consideration.
 Little Rock Democrat; Mere bril- fancy of intellect, however desirable does not furnish the highest recom- mendation in the applicant for office. Solid worth is better than brilliaucy. Good, strong common sense is worth more than the highest culture. Fi- delity, earnes;ncss of purpose and inneXible integrity are infinitely bet, ter than eloquence of speech or the wealth ofintellcct. In all these ster- ling qualities, Col. Cravens stands prc-emlnent.