Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1841-06-26
JOHN D. FREEMAN ESQ.

We have much pleasure IN beng able to an.
nouncc, ~ lAs days paper the uame oI this gen.
t'smaa as a candidate for he Office Of Attorney
General. Oir Ftermau was unanimously nom
mated by the Democratic Convention, which met
at jackson, last wnter--but unambiuous Of office
aud desrous Of conhning himself 10 the large and
lucrative practice he enjoys, he declined the nom
nation, and would ghdiy have supported some
ether member Of the profession. Bui no one,
coming forward for The place, and beng pressed,
from all quarters Of the State, ~ the most urgent
manner, Mir. Freeman has finally consented to
serve, It il should please Inc people 10 confer on
him that high and responsible station; and having
consented to ran, he Will, IN proper spIrl, aud
with cummeudable desire to make the acquala-
lance Of the people, canvass the state, very gen
orally, between this and he election. We know
Of 40 one more singularly well qualified for the
place He il a man OF hnshed educau0u--
Grgp,E lyaa 20 aritualaE ., liu.tssiou--ci a
tulud at once active and la5oNnus Oi s,adI.
oHs Incia4ious. and the most temperate habits.
he has twice acid The Office Of prosecuting 1t
toraey ~ the Adams and and Claiborne District,
the most important district III the State; and it
was, we know IA subject OF uuSer,aI regret
when he resi2nrd It, so faithfully aad ably DID hr
discharge his Official duties. 10 The experience
thus had, Mr.. Freeman brings all the PRACTICAL
knowledge and ,h8i Obtained lruin an extensive
practice, which has, Tor several yeus, brought
him IN contact with the most upened and acute
lnicIecl- OF his profession; lawyers Of the Wood
Vile, Natche2, Port Gibson, Ncks0urg and Jack
son bars-lhan whom, iur learning and ability,
there are no supenurS and who we are persuaded,
will, without distinction Of pary,be wiling to con.
ccde that in ali cases, Mr., Freemen has exhibited
high qualifications. lie is fully identified with
Mississippi It has long been the cherished home
Of his adoption; here he has uod his rapid way
70 distinction and prosperity, cleered by gener-
Gus peope-and hIs siuoy is to be grateful for
the past, and deserving Of Dber future support
/. be charged 10 MIR. +. that he is a young man
his lrerds mast plead guilty. But we have
SHOWN, that he possesses the highest quaidca.
tons gained IN the severe school Of an extensive
and aborlous practice; and his habits are such,
that every day adds TO his stock OF Information.
No man can accuse him Of beng prematuroy
ambitious, when he has twice resigned two IN
poranl offices to which he had been elected by
atge maloutes, when he has refused The nonI
nation Of the cosyenon aud declined the stIon-
eost invitations to be a candidate for Congress.
That ho is ambitious OF obtaining the favor Of
The people, by a correct discharge of all his du
ties az citizen, and the honors Of bis pyoleSSen
by mastering It's ntrIcaCes, we do not Doubt
and we predict he viii obtain both for IA
plyate HE, no man IS more beloved by all
classes and parties; aud at the bar, no man OF
hrs age, IN any country, has higher qualifications,
We have mol spoken Of Mir freeman as an ora.
Ter, because the people wdl have the opportunity
Judging for themselves, lie is bold, vigorous
and vehement speaker luiI Of action, with VIVID
Imagination, well controlled however, by miud
snguarIy analytical ia It's composition. Few
men ate capable Of making a stronger lmpre>
sion upon a jury or before an ordnance Of the peo-
pie, Mr.. +. atl canvass the Safe as a lawyer,
seeking al the hands Of the elecors,a hgh station;
uucounected with politics and we trust and be-
llcye, that he viii pass the ordeal uumphandy.
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