True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1845-05-21
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District of Mississippi:

ATTORNEY. Al IHahiSS -: :
men, to you, modesty forbidS me making
NV comparison of my own quallhcatlons'
@;ih those of either of my opponents
etsITice to say, have resided mos: OF my
tirnS during the last eight years, IN some
one. ar other of the counties, now lnclu-
ded in this District; participating In the
civil and criminal business, in our Courts,
under the immediate observation of many
of those who were solicitous to have my
humble pretensons placed before you; ana
am certain their solicitation was dicta-
ted bv proper regard for the public ser
vice. and full confidence In my ability
and integrity, to discharge the duties OF
that important office. For any further
evidence on this subject, will refer you
to the suitors and impartial spectators gen
erally at the Courts, where have attend
ed, and shared in the civil aud criminal
practice. Here might close this address,
without any alluSon to politics; tor, II
elected, shall be elected the States otlcer
of the District, not of party; and VIII
discharge the duties of the Office, faithful
" without regard to the political opinions
or actions of any man. But knowlng,as
| do, that there is much chlcanery gong
on to defeat my election; lntrlgueS whlcn
the public eye may never see ana as
have nothing TO concea, and many OF
YOU may wish to know to which OF the
political parties belong, should do III
Justice to myself and you, if were TO
conceal the fact, that have never been
tiDse-Serving politician; changing S'deS
to Suit the occasion Of office seeking.
am one of the consistent and perseVerlng
multitude of Democrats, who voted thfee
times for that venerated warrior aud states
man General Jackson, twice for Martin
Van Buren,, and once for James X. POLK;
and never did approve of, or vote Tor
John Quincy Adams, Abolilonst, or
Hamiltonian Federalist. But for all these
| claim no merit, save for consistency,
patience and perseverance, IN the cause
of Democracy, through all the scenes OF
abuse so lavishly bestowed on us, by the
opponents of equal laws and equal rights.
l do not present you with these facts, WIN
the view or hope, of obtaining an advah-
tage over my opponents, because neither
of them can so commend themselves, II
these things be commendable; for notwlth-
standing my political opinions, con-
consistency and perseverance,, 1t IS your
duty and the public, as well as your prrl,,
vate interest requires, that you shoulu
elect linn who YOU can be well assured is
the most sober aud 6ess qualified 70 dis
charge the duties Of the office. WIN
vour decision, | will be satisfied.
Having placed the election OF Dls'ficl
Attorney, fairly before you, must peg
leave to call your attention TO anolher sno-
iect ofpeneral interest TO the whole State,
but peculiarly interesting TO ;he EAST;
mad most especially to all of us, who re-
side in the counties of this District. al
lude to
Internal improvements.
E>Szst view, You may not discover any
spoloOv betSxeen the Office 10 which as
pire and this sntject, OF general lnteres s.,
There is, however, e-conneelon, Whic'l
will be both seen aud feit;~a ana ! shonlG
consider il a great want Of liberal-ty and
TnbIic shirt in sending Circular amore
vou. soliciting an important Office, II
were TO hesitate about the trifng expense
ola little composition and paper to he al
ded. in sending you such views as nave
long entertained, with some iacts Wlllc'
ought to be made known TO all
Taxpayers in our stare;
ouoh facts as will not, cannot IAN u
command your serious consideration a
our November election, IN selecting oil
law makers, rulers and agents
There can. be mono SO blind as not L
see the importance of our agricultural ant
commercial interests. These Interests ar
felt by all. If they are tostered ana en-
aosd bya wise and liberal policy, th'
smile of prosperity will be seen by al
classes and pursuits throughout our whole
country: but il neglected or Indifferent
cnltivatcd they must languish, and toi
and care without profit will be the certain
TeEard of our neglect. There is an aim
itv existing between those interests, whlei
dooms them to prosper or langulsh o.
Ihe same culture, in the same climate an'
soil: no good or i'll can attend the oh'
u,i,hout being felt by the other. How I'm
nortant then, that we engage in good cal
psst in the use of the most certain mean
70 pIomote our agriculture and commerce
objects in which all are interested. lhi'
believe. can be done most ehectually o
ADOPTING a wise, and not expensive system
az imnroyement Of our
- wTo~vSro finn and Roads