Year: 1861

RICHMOND, Aug. 2l, lo6l. | am candidate to represent you III the first Congress under the permanent government ot the Confederate States, the election to take place on the first Wednesday of November next When the conv ention of Arkansas honored me by an cleo ton to the Congress of the provisional government, there was but the one great question before the countrywide mode and medns of prosecuting the ,car then uDon US. That war still exists, and this question is now the only one commanding our attention. What has been done in this matter by the Congress, will be before you Ill due time In that work have my share of the responsi- bility General legislation, which in ordinary times might be of importance to the people, has been, for the time being, pretty much dispensed with; and all of our exertionS have been directed towards il speedy and successful close of the war, which thus far has been prosecuted with the high est honor to our arms. The first session of the Congress, under the permanent constitution, will doubtless be occupied mainly in the consideration of measures of like character. Should be re- turned to that Congress all that can do to supply the means to the utmost extent required, to carry on the war, shall do most readily and most will ingly.

 am known to most of you, and have been for years; and it is needless for me to tell you here, who and what l am and what have been. 1 do not expect to before you for the position. There are no matters now invoking political dis cussions, and under the circumstances l do not think them proper. Itis no time now to withdraw the attention of the people from the all absorbing question in which their property, their liberties and their lives are involved. Should it be your pleasure to elect me- it will be my pride to do all l can to serve you honorabl y-faithfully.

 Our cause is prospering as much as the most ar dent could desire-everything is encoura ging and we are all full of hope for the future. Our brilliant victory at Manassas, and the wonderful success of Gen. McCuloch in Missiouri, fire our people with new zeal and ardor, while they spread terror among our enemies. few more such grand achievements will place the Southern Confederacy recognized government in pround rank among the family of nations and secure us our independence, our peace and quiet. To this end we-people, lawmakers and soldiers--have to direct all our sympathies, all our energies, in whatever way we can. x

 address you this short circular, as 1t is alto gether uncertain when the present session of Con- gress will close, and when l shall return home.- In this connection will state, that 1 will address different portions of the State of Arkansas on the cotton Joan, to obtain subscriptions to the Confede rate States, embracing pretty much the southern part of the State The Hon. R. w. Johnson, will unite with me in this canvass, if his health will permit. On consultation with him as to this busi- ness, he authorizes me to state this. The appoint. ments will soon be published in the proper papers, call the attention of our people to them, and earn estly request their attendance at the times and places designated in the list. It is highly impor- tant that the legislation by Congress touching this subject should be fully explained to those interest ed, and who desire to contribute

 Very respectfully,

 A. H. GARLAND.

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