Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-05-19

We publish, to-day, an article from lie Mis-
sis,.paiar, Ia which judge TEor1ra is recon-
mcutel Is a candidate for re election TO the I'm
led States Senate, and the importance Of a demo
mocrauc state convention Is urged upon the con-
sidentioa of rs readers. We heartily concur
with the Mississifqiln IN both Of its suggestions.
Judge Trouer is deseryedy one Of the mos,
popular men in the state. The entire north and
east VIII unite IN bis support. Ills reelection we
set down rs certain. To recommend him here is |
entirely unnecessary. lie has the confidence no,
only of the democratic party, but Of large por-
ton Of the opposition IN this part OF the state
Passing over the nomination of the Judge by the
Missjssippian then, with the simple expression Of
our most cOrdla! appreciation Of it, We come to its
second suggestion-that Of democratic state
convention to organize the party, and upon this
subject we have a few remarks to offer.
We, the democratic party, have majority Of
some two or three thousand in the stote--this, al
the candid, intelligent portion Of the opposition
themselves admit Yet with this undeniable ma,
loriiy, we were beaten in the last congressional
election and how Not because our candidates
are not good men ana true-NIessrs Claiborne
and Davis are staunch democrats, and every way
worthy OF the confidence and support Of the peo-
ple-bu there was no organization, no concert OF
action no united and vigorous exoriion to call
out the party in its full iolce. This apathy on our
part, with the other circumstances all Jdcd TO by
the Mjssissippian, which can never be brought to
bear against US hereafter and not want oil
strength, defeated us, If we wish to recover the
eround we have lost, We must combine and reor-
ganize our scattered forces. 4 state convention
must be held The people Of every county IN the
state must hold meetings and appoint delegates 10
represent them. This is the proper, democratic
course. Ii can be done with very little trouble
or expense. In every county where there is a
democratic representation, let the members OF the
| legislature be appointed to act for the people IN
the convention, and in the counties where there is
federal representation, let special delegates be
appointed. In this way alone the sentiments Of
the entire party can be elected, concert and har-
mony of action Produced and our strongest men
called into the field TO rally our forces and give
success TO our cause, This Is no time 10 waver
or temporize-it is no time to cav and dispute
about men. We must look to principles and mca.
sures alone, regardless Of preferences for ndiyld-
ais. Circumstances call aloud for vigorous. uni
ted action. let Us meet and deliberate There
can be no ncutrals now. lie who stands aoof
and folds his arms in apathy at such q time as this
when the pmans Of federal triumph are ringing ii
our ears, is a traitor to his party and his country
The Mi5sissippan recommends the Wednes
day previous to the meeting of the Legislature n!
a proper time for holding the convention. We
are not particular as TO the day; we would how
ecer suggest the eighth Of January as more suit
able time. But it is necessary that primary meet
ings of the people should first be held to appoint
delegates to the convention We hope that
Lowndos and the adjoining counties will stir in
this matter Immediately. Would not the first Sa-
turday in July be very iii day Tor holding meet
ing in this town What say you, democrats anc
antibank men of Iowndesdo you second the
motion! Surely you will not yield the day to YOU
\ political opponents without struggle.
.We,commend to the attention of the reader, the
article from the Mississippan, which called forll
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