THE CONVENTION.
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Cur readers will find condensed account of the proceedings of this body, in another column. Owing to the press of matter in our ast, we had but little room to devote to 1t, but have attempted to nuke up for it this week. We had not even room to return our thanks to the Convention for the mark of confidence, most gratifying indeed, which they bestow- cd upon us, in electing us their printer. We value 1t only as preei eif their hiding friend ship and confidence. We are far more proud oft, coming to us, as 1t did, by a fairsvote, without any huckstering or aactoneering, than we could have been of even ia fat job" coming from the hands ofGovernment.

 Our readers will see for themselves the re- ports on various portions ofthe proposed Con- stitution. Of course they all will be amend ed--how much we cannot say. We trust that Arkansas will have Constitution of which she may be proud. We have read the reports with high gratiication-for though there are some things which might be better ed, yet there are more which are beyond all

 

 praise. The reports bear the impress ofhigh talents and correct views ofgovernment, and we doubt not that our Constitution will be in- ferior to none in the Union. We like that portion of the Executive Report which re- lates to the veto power, particularly. We would say, however, that the term of service for the Judges of the Supreme Court is not long enough. We would infinitely prefer to see them elected to serve during good beha- viour. If not, they should serve ten years, and the Circuit Court Judges six at least. We hope too that High Court of Chancery will be organized, separate and distinct from all the other Courts.

 Above all, infinitely above all, we admire the clause in the Bill of Rights, which pro- vides that the rights, privileges and capaci- ties of no man shall be enlarged or diminish ed, on account of his religion. Let no man interfere between anothers's conscience and his God.

 Every thirg, so far, has been harmonious and peaceful. We trust 1t may continue so. The Convention, and every member of it, is acting for the whole people--not for one county or one section.