MIR. TOWARDS LETTER.
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DR. BoRLAND--

 Sir-I was somewhat surprised to sec. in the last 'sBanner,n communication, un- der the signature of ssMany Voters," inqui- ring what are my principles in regard to Ma tiona and State politics. My surprise arises from the fact that until the appearance ol the communication alluded te. felt assured in my own mind, that every citizen of Pu- laski county knew me to be Democrat first, tast, and all Inc Gme am at loss to know, then, the origin of doubts about my politics; unless it be the fact that have many Whig supporters for the office of She rift Yet these supporters know that am opposed to them in politics and many of them stated last Saturday that they support ed me on account of personal regard enter tained for me and my family; knowing, af the same time, that the office am candi- date for, IS not of political character For these facts, l refer you to NFm. Brown, Jr., R. Raines, R. W Johnson, Jno. Robins, H. F. Pendleton, and Euclid L. Johnson | will further state, for the information of all who desire to know. that l will not vote for any man who Is in favor of d National Bank of any kind whatever.-whn is opposed to the immediate annexation of Texas,-or who IS opposed to any of the Democratic mea- sures whatever. l have, on all occasions. public and private, stated these to be my po- sllons. And l further state, that have en- tire confidence Tn our Democratic candidates. for both State and County, and hope they may work out their salvation successfully shall vote for them. And assure sMany Voters" that shall use all honorable means to secure my own election.

 Fellow Citiaens have made the above statement to satisfy the public that am what have ever been, and what have ever said was but as a candidate for the office al Sheriff, do not place my hopes of election upon any mans popularity. shall atten6 strictly to my own interest; and expect oth CTS 10 attend to theirs

 Respectfully,

 ISAAC J. HOWARD

 Little Rock, July End, 1sl4