LITTLE ROCK. 9th December
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LITTLE ROCK, 9th December, ls43. GENTLEMEN:

 have had the honor to receive your letter. of this date, informing me that the Demo- cratic Convention of the State of Arkansas. now in session in this city, had nominated me as a candidate, for the office of Governor. at our next general election; and requesting to know whether l would accept that nomi- nation.

 The unsolicited and distinguished honor thus conferred upon me, by Convention composed of so many gentlemen who are known and justly esteemed for their devotion ro tiie principles Of Democracy, I can only view as a mark of their confidence in mg de- votion to the principles for which the party is contending This honor, thus conferred. by party whose principles have ever held sacred, is one which places me in position of more responsibility than could have de- sired; but, since the Convention have willed it, accept the nomination; and relying for success on the jusness of our cause. and the virtue and intelligence of the people. I shall. with my humble abilities, be found battling againstth doctrines of Federalism. and for the principles advocated by Jefferson and Jackson.

 have the honor to be, gentlemen,

 Very respectfully, your ob't serv't,

 ELIAS N. CONWAY. To Messrs. Samuel Mitchell, Thos S. Drew, Eli as Rector, Committee