The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-05-25
GEORGE r. CLAYTON, ESQ.

Mr.. BROWNE, The friends of MIR. Clayton
cannot but feel gratified 10 learn, that his
claims to the Office of Governor of the State,
will meet with the hearty appreciation, and
support ofthe Wings whenever he 10 pers on
ally known; and that an interest Is manifested
in this and the surrounding counties to present.
him to the favorable consideration of the wing
Convention, which will assemble at Jackson
on the second Monday of June next HIS
talents and integrity are properly appreciated
here. and feel the highest degree of conf
dence, that the Wings throughout the State,
IN the event of his nomination, will be satisfied
that more suitable person could not have
been selected from the party. The object 81
the Convention will be to select an individual
who will unite upon hum the entire support OF
the Wing party, advarce our principles ~
the disunion of the important question now pc
fore the country. and by his personal popular
ity draw from the ranks OF our opponents those
who regard the triumph of party, less than the
able. faithful and honest administration ofgov-
eminent, After much reflection, have not
been able to find one objection which would
render Mr.. Clayton obnoxious to the wing
party, or prevent him from obtaining IT'S iniI
strength. His capacity, his consistency, and
his devotion to republican principles will insure
him the vote of the North, when he is known
The soundness of his doctrines, his eioquence
and the dignity of his manners, Will can Iortl
the admiration and the enthusiastic support O
every true hearted Wing IN the South ano
West who may hear his public addresses du
ring the canvass.
of our party, by securing The aid of his abilities
! in the discussion of the leading question
which separates us from the Regulators
His devotion to Wing principles, aud hls ao'
horrence of the doctrine of Reputation, have
no doubt would induce him to visit every coun
| ty in the STATE, to meet bis opponent III Puoi'
debate.--Our principles have always gaine'
ground among the people, by dlscusslon.--
| Where there is the greatest ignorance, ther'
Won will find the most redmouthed Loco Foco
| Ism. and the most unblushing RepudIatlop'-
Free. and full discussion will insure us ViCtoIy
Let us have a candidate who Is abe ana ".
ling to raise aloft our banner and delenqnlct.
umphantly amidst the hottest OF INST with
IF iaurels could be gained IN llomines OF
such a competitor as the preayton and the
the democratic party, MuiselVes glorious
Wings might promise
| triumph. Ter OF some lnPortance a.
consider it ,rtEat the Wings should select
the present whose education, morals and
| a cand;Geou!d raise The Office of Governor
manus depressed condition; who by bis firm
frs. dignity and urbanity would eftitle the
state at home and abroad to more considera-
len than she has merited for some years past.
As painful and humiliatIng as the truth may
,e. il is no less a fact, that we are regarded by
,ur sister States as an object Of ridicule e. con-
empt; and all civilized Europe looks upon our
opcs. avowal of dishonesty with astonlshment
and Ins;qnation. Whilst we are thus est,ma-
ted by OAers, / fear the honest portion of our
citizens VIM but Little consolation by a sur
vey of our 0oII nm = condition. But will not
at present dwen - m view of the subject.
The charsctc.. - IF thete can be regained,
and the dIgnEy ng = It the be Of Governor re-
stored. by placaI'Sh s = AMI ele affairs, man
ofcapacltY ana Nv PEN views.
sEsTON.