To the Editor of tue .arkansas Banner:
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DEAR SlR-The frequency with which l find my name mentioned in the Gazette, as one that will probably be brought before the Democratic State Convention, attracts now, and for some time past has attracted, my at ton. The public, no doubt, is impressed with the idea that l am desirous to obtain the nomination of the party for Congress.

 To this impression, in all my private con- versatlons, have repeatedly endeavored to put stop, by most unequiyocal disclaim- CT; but my efforts have been unsuccessful

 l now find that my name is fast becoming public property, without my consent, and against my will; and that 1t may cease, l now make this statement (which l was de- sirous long since to have made, but was pre- vented by the advice of several of my friends, ) that my name will not be brought before the State Convention for any office to which they have the nomination, with my consent: That know well my own qualifications, aid that there are others, whose names have been mentioned in connection with the member ship for Congress, to whom, without hesita- tion, yield the palm; and further, that could obtain the nomination for Congress, which my self estimate forbids me for a moment to suppose, l should refuse to permit my name to be presented, and fully express tc the con- vention my disapprobation of their judg- ment

 This declaration will, trust, satisfy all such writers as are candid seekers after truth; and now express the hope, tha, all such will leave me where am, private citizen, seeking no office in the gift of the people or the State.

 In conclusion will add, that though in common with every other person, l may have preference among the probable candidates, yet will support the men selected by the convention, be they who they may, and with. out reference to sectional or personal con- sideratious.

 f aft, tseff-j+ seffy respect fully Sir,

 your most obedient servant.

 R. W. JOHNSON.

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