Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-02-12
THE WING Candidates.

The selection by the great Wing COnven-
ton Of gentlemen proper to be supported as the
Wing candidates at the coming political strug-
gle, so far as we have observed, has given nn-
qualified appreciation. Indeed, as the conven-
ton, (composedof high minded and intelligent
citizens from almost every portion of the state,
and representing different and conflicting inter-
ests,) was SO unanimous in its nominations,
that it would appear strange that any dissatis-
faction should be entertained in any quarter.
So fully convinced are we that the ticket viii
be unanimously and zealously supported, and
that it win succeed triumphantly, we this day
place it at the head Of our columns, determined
to sink or swim" with it.
Letus examine our candidates more closely.
First on the list we find the name of EDWARD
TURNER; man who has grown grey in the
service of the state-who has filed some ofthe
most important judicial stations, and now per-
forms, in green and vigorous old age, the mn
portant functions of Chancellor. AS private
citizenhe is an ornament to the circle in which
he moves, and having character untarnished
by single blemish, he would carry with him
to the chair of state that degree of dignity
which should always characterize the chief
magistrate Of wealthy and intelligent state.
The next on the list is ADAM L. BINGAMAN,
as candidate for Congress. Mr.. Bingaman's
nam,, also. is identified with the history of the
state. He has served long and ably in her
councils, and in almost every instance he has
won the applause and admiration of his friends,
as well as large portion of his political Oppo-
nents. He now holds the high station of Pre-
sident of the Senate; the duties of which he
has, thus far, performed to the satisfaction Of
all parties. His manners are affable and easy,
and no one, after making his acquaintance,
could ever after feel unfriendly towards him.
As speaker, he is bold, manly, and always to
the point, and but few can get the better Of
him in debate. In Congress, his influence
would soon be felt ard duly appreciated.
REUBEN DAVIS is the other candidate for
Congress. To the citizens of LOWndes and
Monroe this gentleman is personally known
| We, however, knew but little of him until he
presented his claims for congress at the time
Mr.. Word received the nomination. From thu
fact that ho once belonged to the Jackson par
ty, some doubts existed as to the genuinenes
Ofhis conversion; but since he boldly cane on
as the Wing candidate in opposition to Mr.
GholsOn, at the late special election in Monroe
and from the statements made by Mr.. Davis
personal friends in convention, there isno doub
as to his entire orthodoxy in politics. Mr.
Davis is young, ardent, and enthusiastic, and b.
viii throw his whole soul into the canvass.
The nominations..for State Offices are excel
lent, and not murmer of dissatisfaction wa
heard against them. Good and honest Ger
Brown runs again for State Treasurer, an
the people win never forget him. In conch
sion, we merely add, that a stronger ticket wa
never placed before the Wings Of MISSISSIPPI
for their support; and all that is necessary f
E complete and overwhelming victory, is "UN
It TY AND VIGILANCE"