EPHRAIM D. DICKSON.
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We present the subjoined letter to readers, al the request of Major DICKSON, and in accordance, with what he considers, justice to himself, and the President who appointed him. Of the facts he sets forth, and the circun stances of their publication, we have nothing to say; except that. before giving them place in columns we deemed it proper to examine the records of the Court, and upon doing so found them a true copg"

 Of Major DICKSON, himself, it is needless for us to say any thing, to the people of Arkansas He is we'll known to them, as gentlemen, s'without fear and without reproach''-as one who spent the prime and yigor of his manhood in gaantly bearing arms, under ANDREW JACKSON, in defence of the rights and honor of his country; and for many years past, has adorned the retired walks of private fe an hon orabe, honored and useful citizen of our State.-- That such man should feel seAsibly, any imputa- ton upon his good nama-such as was implied in the attempt 10 induce the U States Senate to reject him, as one unworthy of confidence, even in an humble and obscure oliice--is perfectly natural While the manner in which he has retaliated upon his assailant- none the less vulnerable on account of his high statioG-s proof that .'the fire of the flint in not yet extngushed;" and that the gallant soldier, who devoted his earlier years to the defence of his country does not lack, in his old age either the disposition or ability to return, swith usury,' any blow that may be aimed at him.