Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-03-26
u. S. SENATOR.

stoned by the promotion OF mr. WALAEK'
and appends an editorial still further set
ting forth the worth and fitness of Col. B.
He saws:
"The Democrat we observe, express
es its preference for McNutt. We ask our
brother if it is true that McNutt was cold
during the canvass upon the Texas ques- |
ton? and that, as is supposed. the defence |
of Col. Benton, which is constantly maze
by some of the Democratic press IN THIS
State. is in accordance with his advice,
views and wishes? During our late strug- |
gle, as is well known, it was bruited about
in all directions, that upon the Texas ques-
ton he was claimed as against US, and
from him, and from the Missssippian, pub
lished at his door, nothing ever appeared
to correct the impression. Ii this be SO,
and he too, like Benton, has his crotchets
about annexation, we take it he cannot re-
present the tone, feelings, or sentiments OF
the Democracy of this State in the Senate
of the United States upon this question"
We are sorry our cotemporary deemed it,
necessary, in advocating the claims of one
of the distinguished gentleman named for
The station, to commence, at the outset, an
assault upon another. We have no means
of knowing whether Gov. McNUTT has, or
had, any crotchets" about the Annexa-
ton of Texas; we have always understood
him to be in favor of that great measure.
We do know that he labored Zealously and
earnestly, with his voice and his pen, dur
ing the late canvass, in this State and Lou
isiana. We are not aware las insinuated
in the extract,) that the Mississippian at all
times reflects his sentiments, or that he has
any supervision over. or is it all RESPONSE
BILE for its course on any question.
There never was, as we believe, any
difference o: opinion among the democra-
cy of Mississippi as to the expediency and
propriety of annexing Texas, and of our
right to do so, after the subject had been
examined. The only difference was as to
the manner in which it should be effected.
This difference is entirely adjusted, and
harmony restored by the action of Con-
gress. The subject may possibly not again
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be, we do not doubt that Gov. McNUTT
would faithfully, ably, and truly, represent
the interests and wishes Of the democracy
of Mississippi on that question.
Gov. McNUTT's services to the people
of this State, his vindication of their rights
and interests, and his long devotion to the
principles of Democracy, require no eulogy
or mention from US. His ability and capa-
city for the station, no one will deny. Ma
ny of those who oppose his elevation, will
studiously avoid the mention of the real
cause of their opposition. With us, this is
| the strnngest inducament to a Preferenee
of him over all others, and we may refer
hereafter to this real cause of hostility to q
faithful, weli-tried public servant, who
had the ability, the honesty, and the firm
ness to discharge his duty in trying times
In addition to the gentlemen above cited
We have seen and heard suggested thu
names of Gen'l Foote, Judge Taylor, GEN
Quitman, and Doctor Gwin, of Vicksburg
!, We call attention to the advertise
ment of the new and excellent Grist Mill
constructed by Mr.. Clark, of Lowndes CO