Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-05-28

The Treasury Department, il will be ineum.
bent on the next Legislature 70 fiji thai
vacancy and, also, elect Senator for the
term commencing on The 4ih Of March,
1917. My name has been suggested, in
various portions Of the State as candi-
date for that exalted station.
The dattoring manner in which the an
nunciation has been received, has induced
me 10 present my preiensions to your can
did consideration.
Born and educated in the ncighborhood
Of The illusrious nuthor Of the Declaration
of Independence, ! imbibed at an early
period Of my life vencraiion for his prin-
ciples, and have always adhered to them.
! conscientiously believe that the people
can safely choose all their officers, execu-
tive, legislative and judicial, and that the
funding and banking systems are hostile
10 your liberties.
Twenty-Five years ago, migrated to this
state, young, friendlessand poor. Ten years
ago entered your service rich, and retired
from il in 1912, impoverished, in con-
sequence Of having devoted six years TO
your service, 10 the entire neglect Of my
private affairs. This result was not pro.
duccd by reason of my own improyidence,
but from having unwisely become respon-
sible for others. It is with pain that re-
fer to these private matters, and am only
driven TO this necessity because Of an un.
generous attempt that has been made 10
impeach my patriotism, inasmuch as did
not spend time and money in canyassing
over the State last year.
The democratic majority Of lS43 was
upwards Of five thousand votes. In the
contest between Mr.. Clay and Governor
Polk, in 1914, was entirely confident
that the latter would carry this State by a
heavy majority, and did not feel disposed
TO canvass for the mere purpose of display.
No one has ever had the unblushing impu-
dence TO charge that ever advocated The
election Of Mr.. Clay, or any other wing,
for President. Neither have ! lever oppos-
ed the regular nominations of M party
for President; nor have voted for those
who have suffered their names to be used
for the purpose of dividing the party.
was a decided opponent of The admin
istration Of the apostaie John Quincy Ad-
ans ! have always sustained the hero
Of New Orleans in his opposition 10 the
Bank of the United Siates--the removal
of the deposi:es from that corrupt and in.
solvent institution, and every other promi-
nent measure Of his administration In
storm and in sunshine, have been true 10
my principles and party, and have never
changed on any great question: have
ever contended that the constitution Of the
United States contains no warrant for the
Charter Of Bank Of The United Stales--
protective tariff, or internal improve
menls by the General Government.
am now, and always have been, in IA
vor Of the immediate remuneration Of Tex
as 10 this Union, and believe that the mea-
sure can be constitutionally effected either
by treaty, bill, or resolution: large por-
lion of the Slate Of Mississippi was ac-
CURED Of Spain, BY treaty, in the year
1876. Florida was obtained of the same
country in 1921. Louisiana, Arkansas,
Missouri, Lowa.Iand all the country west
Of the Mississippi river, was purchased of
Napoleon during his consulship.
The Constitution expressly provides that
"new States may be admitted BY the Con-
gress into this Union" The history off
the Federal Constitution proves, that this
clause was made thus broad in order to
confer on Congress the power Of admit
ting States into the Union carved out Of
foreign territory. But il is aledged that
was cold on the Texas question--and The
only proof offered 10 sustain this charge is,
the bare assertion that 1 did not canvass
actively.
Those who know me well, will certify /,
'hati am never cold on any great question
never conceal my opinions, and never ,
wait for demonstration of popular feel
ing, IN order 10 take popular position.
AS well might il be charged that was ,
cofd in regard to my election as Governor
IN 1889; for you will remember tina.
neither canyassed, made speeches, nor at
tended public gatherings that year.
Louisiana was considered in great dam /
ger IN 1914, and by invitation, | visited ,
mat Stale on two several occasions, made ,
speeches, aud advocated zealously the re-
annexation Of Texas and the occupation i
Of Oregon. Iaiso addressed very large i
audience in Vicksburg, and all who heard /
me I on those occasions, will bear witness 4
'na' advocated the cause Of Texas, and I
denounced whiggery for its uniform oppo. 9
sh'on 10 the extension Of our territory. n
!, AT the Great Central Mass Meeting, al i
'n's place, last year, ] presented the Tex d
q = question as one Of the great issues in Q
\, ,g'seu IN the contest. | never advocated {
~. benion's bill--never considered the Il
s y OF Mexico necessary 10 effect the 4
S is,ans , Of Texas, and always con- a