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TO TfE READERS OF THE ARKANSAS

 RAINIER
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BANNER.

 Il will. .Le seen fum the aboye address of the Democratic Central Committee, acting on Lel.alf of tie whole Democratic party of the State, that, have been selected, by them, as the Editor and Publisher of this paper.

 Therefore, with the present number, l en- fer upon the discharge of the duties assigned me, in the management and control of the Banner. In assuming the responsibility and tust, thus, conlided to me, Il becomes my duty to say something of my political creed, and the principles by which shall he gov erned, in the execution of the duties ineum- bent on me, as the Editor of Democratic Journal. l have been always Democrat. Born and reared up, almost, to manhood, in the vicinity of that illustrous Patriot and Statesman, the lameated Jackson, it is no.h- ing more than natural 10 suppose, tEat my first impressions of political policy, should have been formed in arenr;lance wih he political viws of nineteen-twenieths of the community, by which was surrounded

 The political principles of that communi- t,-, were those by which the Democratic Re- publican party of the United States, has been known and recognized, since its incipency and original organization. to the present time. It was in the Presidential canvass of 1898; ]; that first took any part in politics, or felt  any interest in the result of elections between the two great political parties of the country. At that period, though merely boy, was warmly and deeply interested in behalf of that Patriot, who subsequently declared from the Capital of the nation, that the "UNloN MUST BE rREszRvEp.n

 During that canvass, my first political opinions and principles were formed; which have continued to be strengthened, by the salutary and wholesome effects they have pro- Aduced upon the country, until they have be- cone firmly fixed, and impressed, upon my mind, as the only true policy, worthy of be- ing fostered and cherished, by free and en- frightened people To such principles and State policy, l now subscribe as my political creed, and to which shall most strictly and rigidy adhere. and by which am willing to be judged, whilst engaged in the discharge of the duty, that my aem arocatioa placesI me under, to the Democracy of Arkansas. With these views ] have entered the service of the Democratic party, resolved 10 do my duty, !, aithfully, as sentinel on the watch tower of ' by country.

 1. But, nevertheless, il wouldhaye been gratify- lg to my feelings, in no ordinary degree, to fave seen others, possessing more experience and ability, than can bring into the service. enlisted in the cause, for the dissemination of democratic principles, throughout the length and breadth of this land; but al the same time what l may want in ability, shall mos zealously and assduously enleavor 10 sup ply, by an nniiring vigilance and persever- ance, only to be equalled, bu, not surpassed D. experience and acknowledged talent. Fol