The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-11
HON. JORDAN E. oRAyENs


 trlctshow the strong hold Col. Ora vens has on the people whom he sc ably representsa
 The Atkins News says: He ha: made an honorable record, and if wt are not greatly mistaken, the Dem ocratic party of this district, by Its action in convention, will again hon or him as standard bearer, and at the polls continue him Tn harness.
 Arkansas Democrat: Col. Cravens has grown greatly in the estimation ot the people since his career in con gress. Not what might be called q brilliant man or an eloquent speak CT, he has qualities which far surpass mere eloquence and brilliancy. He has proved an honest, capable and energetic member, ever watchful Of the interests of his constituents, and of the honor and welfare of the whole country. He has been faith tul to every trust, and has the conf dcncc of all ranks and classes.
 Benton Courier: Col. Cravens has proved a true and faithful represent ative of the interests of his people in our national legislature, and, with a ripened experience and training will be better able to serve them in the future. No one can doubt his ability or his loyalty to the people of Arkansas. Ills past record is a guarantee for the future.
 Van Buren Press: Col. Cravens is now serving his third term, and has proved himself worthy of the high honor entrusted to him. Always at his post, temperate and ever watch ful of the interests of his constitu. epts and of the South, and if he is the choice of the democratic conven- tion of the district, for another term. he will receive from us cordial sup port.
 Hot Springs Sentinel-Star The people of thls district have found Tn Mir. Crayeus an honest and cnerget- ic representative, who has left no stone unturned to advance their in terests. The people of Hot Springs, particularly, have reason to feel grateful to him for his earnest efforts to secure suitable legislation calcula- ted to advance the city to the front rank ofthe great resorts of this coun- t,y. He is a hard worker and en- joys the respect and esteem of his aGSociatpc in CnnrracS
 Fort Smith Elevator: Mr. Ora vens, as is we'll known, has sustain ed the honor and credl5 of his dls- trict for four years, and is now by his experience better enabled to work with success for his constitu- ents than erer His private char sctcr is above suspicion, and at Washington, where tbere is such an atmosphere of corruption, he stands high Tn the estimation of all good and worthy men in the House, and it is owing to that, more than flip pancy of the tongue, that he gets through every bill Of importance to our interests. One of the very best evidences of his ability is the abuse so cordially given him by the oppo- site party because they can not de feat him, and which is sometimes joined in by those of his own party who desire to divide us in the west to get member from Little Rock to represent us.
 Morrilton Headlight: Hon. Jordan E. Cravens is candidate for repre- sentative in congress. His good qualities are we'll known to the peo- pie of the district. He has served us long and has filled the office with credit to himself and with honor to his constituency. We do not know of single objection that could be urged to his re election. Without any disparagement to Col. Cravens' opponents, the Headlight is free to say that there is not another man in the district who could fill the office any more acceptably. He has been prompt in the discharge of his duty and is always at his post. Having proven himself good representative Tn the past, the Headlight is in favor of his reelection and believes that there is no better man for the posi- l tion.
 Conway Democrat: Col. Cravens has served us too long and faithfully to now give him up tor new members. He has opponents who might serve us well. but as a notable rule a mem Der of congress is never able to dc much for his constituency till after perlod of two terms, Col. Cravens has been member now just long enough to be thoroughly at home and in good working trim. Then would it not be bad policy to remove him by placing man there that would be of no use 10 us for severa terms? Of course it would, and oul district is too well pleased with the representative we have to think fol a moment of not re-electing him While he is in Washington, attend ing to the interests of his district others may visit you, but, at th' proper time, say to your committee