Public Sentiment in the South.
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Pardclifa Sewer CO., Ark, Oct. p, lS47 :
You will see that we ha We left our delegate unin-
stucted as to the individual for whom he shall cast
his vote. for the Congressional candidate, exec pt,
so far as r. w. Johnson is concerned. Though
he has some friends in this county like "Angels
visits they are few, and far between Ills let-
ter to the President in relation to Mllers appoint
mont, in which he assaulted the character of SEN
ator Ashley, won't 90 down with the democracy
of Sewer county. We supported HIM, that he
might be the peoples servant moi their dictator.


DALLAS CoUNTY.-November l. 1917.


alt was once a matter of astonishDlent TO me,
but now that | can see their numbers and posi-
ton, the wonder ceases, that Arkansas should be
bound hand and foot, Il captive IN the hands OF
one family. examined tho constitutions saw
no article or section in that instrument, prescri-
bing that every male member OF that family
should hold an office. | examined the statutes
of the State, and in them could find no auhori.
ty for the rule that has been so rigidy enforced
for so many years in their favor. Yetby the force
of numbers. and by concert Of action, demo-
cratic constitution, and republican code OF laws
have been construed, and been made so 10 operate
that has the effect of an established arisloracy,
in favor of particular connexion; and no man
can assert the rights of the people without being
marked and branded a disorganizer." Will
the people suffer this State of things to exist!
We cannot say, for this same family has hereto
fore controlled the Conventions; but August will
show.


Judge Sam C.. Roane has passed through oui
country. His object is to extend his acquaint-
ance. He seems to seek no party nominations
or to desire no county iustuctions in small way
This is the right plan. His republican simplicity
of manners. and large fund of good common
sense, $50 often wanting in public men nova
days) will make favorable impression, wherev
er he goes