The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-05-25
GE0RGER. eLAYTON. go.

Mr.. BRowNE, The friends Of Mr.. Clayton
cannot but feel grsiified 10 learn that his
claims 10 the Office Of Governor Of the State,
will meet with The hearty appreciation, and
support oftha Wings whenever be 10 person.
ally known; and that an interest is NANTES ted
IN this and the surrounding counties TO present
him 70 The favorable consideration Of The wing
Convention, which win assemble at Jackson,
on the second Monday Of June next. ills
talents and integrity are properly appreciated
here, and feel the highest degree Of conf
dence, that the Wings throughout the Slate,
IN the event Of his nomination, viii be satisfied
that moro suitable person could not have
been selected from the party. The object Of
the Convention wal be 10 select an individual
who viii unite upon hun the entire support Of
the Wing party, advance our principles, BY
the dsunion Of the important question now be-
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. Amer much reflection, have DOT
been able to find one objection which would
render Mr.. Clayton obnoxious to the Wing
party, or prevent him from obtaining its full
strength. His capacity, his consistency, and
HE devotion TO republican principles viii insure
him the vote Of the North, when he is known.
The soundness OF bis doctrines. bis eloquence,
and the dignity Of his manners, will cal forth
1 The admiration and the enthusiastic support Of
every true hearted Wing IN the South and
West who may hear bis public addresses du-
ring The canvass.
He nomination would advance the interests
Of our party, BY securing ihe aid Of bis abilities
in the Discussion Of the leading question,
which separates US from the Regulators
His devotion to Wing principles, and bis ab-
horrenCe Of the doctrine Of Reputation, have
no doubt would induce bin 10 visit every coun-
q IN tie State, 10 meet bis opponent in public
debale.-Our principles have always gained
ground among The people, BY discussion
Where there Is the greatest ignorance there
you viii find the most redmoutked Loco Foco,
ism, and the most unblushing Reputation
Pre-, and full discussion will insure is victory
Let us have q candidate who is able and vii
hing to raise aloft our banner aud defend i ~
umphanty amidst the hottest Of The conhct
II laurek could Be. gained IN contest viii
such a competitor as The present nomlnes o
the democratic party, Mr. Clayton and th'
Wings might promise themselves gloriou
triumph.
consider Il q mailer Of some importance a
the present lime. d.al the Wings should selee
a candidate. 8 hose education, morals, am
manners would raise be ONCE Of Goyeno
from It's depressed condition; who By bis firm
ness. dignity end ufbaaity would entitle III
State at home and abroad % more eonsideTa
ten than she has merilei for sons years past
As painful and humliahng as the truth ma.
be, i IS no less q aei, that We are regarded b.
our sister States IS an object Of udioule g. con
tempt; and al civilized Europe looks upon on
open avowal Of dishonesty with ast0nishmen
and Indignation. Whilst We are thus estima
ted By vhers, fear the honest portion Of o.
citizens WI dnd hul litle consolation By SUI
TeY of our domestic eandillon Bat ] VIII %
a present dwell unaa Chs view Of The subject
The character Of ihe State can Be regaine,
and the dignity Of the edice Of Governor Re
stored By placing ct he belm Of alfsirs, q ma
olcapaeIiY and liberal and elessied views.
PENDLETON.