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 WASHINGTON, HAMPSTEAD COUNTY, ARKs.,p

 June 18th, lS44. RlR. EDITOR Ut IS melancholy fact that differences of opinion on political subjects too often generate personal hostility, and ar ray in opposing ranks members of the same family, language and religion In war of partisan interest, the treachery of the savage and the malignity of the Turk supplant the amenities of nature and subserve the aims of ambition. In a conflict of this character, the purest virtue, the fairest fame, and the most devoted patriotism feel the blightng influence of the deadly siroc whose presidential breath polsons the atmosphere of social and political life, maddening the brain of the citizen and paralyzing the arm of constitutional freedom. An honest difference of opinion, when char acterized by temperance and courtesy, instead of engendering political strife, leads to sober inquiry and philosophic investigation, and in- estably results in truth, knowledge and union.

 These reflections are oceasioned by the conduct of certain whigs of my acquain- tance, for whom !! have entertained much of esteem and kindly regard; and hence il is with mingled melancholy and sorrow that at tempt record of their discourteous attacks on the democratic party.

 Il is a matter of public notoriety that Col. Ashley has been canyassing this section of our State, and that he, with Goy Yell and David Walker, addressed the citi- zens of ihis county, on the lst instant, on the great questions that now not only divide, but unfortunately distract the American peuuIp ihe oour'iy temperance Of Col As manner, and the irresistible cogencv of his argument, commanded inc admiration ol his opponents. and confirmed the opinions and nrieersieA ii'e confidence of his personal and political friends

 Approaching his abilities, tie democrats solicited further exposition of his viehs be- fore his departure for Inc nosih. According F noiieo, informing the public generality oi 'se proposed meeting, was handed tc the Editor of the Telegraph, for publication, with the expectation ilssi t would he the subject