The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-09-11
For The Mi,sissiIpi Creole


For The MssissiIpi Creole
HILLsBoRo, ScorT COUNTY, MIss.,(
August "a, 1847.
Mr.. Editor: Time and want Of opporlu unity
have hindered me from performing task which
I designed doing long since. The i4th Of July
last being the day appointed for the Rail Roae
Convention to meet at Hillsboro, l, with hos
of others, repaired to that place, imagining thai
we should be highly entertained with the
speeches of the eloquent men, who were ex-
pected to be there upon that occasion-both as
Rail Road advocates and candidates. But as !
intend to notice nothing in these remarks but
the actions and doings Of the candidates upon
that occasion, and those Of one in particular,
will let the Convention pass. The candidates
who then and there made a display OF their
political views, were P. w. TomPkins and X.
w. Roberts There was another, also, Ohio
R. Singleton, who made q brilliant display OF
his talents and oratorical POWERS, but cannot
say expressed his political views and senti-
ments; but more of him in due time. As res
poets Tompkins' speech have but lew re-
marks to make, as presume that he is too well
known to need comment. So let IL suffice
when say that he delivered an able and elo-
quent address in a truly impressive style, and
well suited to the occasion, and also one well
adapted to inspire the people with full con-
fidence in him, and with belief shat he is the
best man that could be obtained to represent
them in the next Congress; to which mastery
prod ton, Col. Roberts responded in speech
Of about one hours length, the true merits OF
which will leave to the better judgment OF a
candid people. The next on docket was the
one for whose particular benefit ! design the
greatest portion of those remains; U. X. Sin
gleton was he. Clothed, apparently, in all the
independence Of a young Kentucky lawyer,
he boldly assembled the rostrum, bearing with
him pig under one arm, sugar-trough under
the other, and Old Cudgo upon his back; for
thus must describe the scene, as these were
the three most prominent subjects OF his
speech, and consumed the most Of his time in
going through a narrow detail Of all the par
ticulars relating to their history. Instead OF
informing the people Of his principles, and ex-
planning the manner IN which he proceeded in
the late Legislature, and the course he would
pursue if again elected, he contentsd himself
with bringing ups long train Of abuses against
the Wing party, and with applying his anec-
dotes (such as they were) to his honorable
opponent; keeping all matters Of importance,
such ss the people delight to hear explained,
perfectly concealed; covered under his sugar
trough, we venture to presume. All that j
have to say for my individual self upon this
matter, is, that can vote for no such man, for
was always fond OF plain spoken men-such
as will speak out their principles fearlessly,
openly, and above-board, and keep nothing
covered under sugar-trough or any thing else
By these means the people find out who man
is, what political views he entertsins, and
what to expect from him, provided he is elect
ed; but one who will use all the ehicanery
within his power to gull and deceive the peo-
all his motives and political SEN
timents concealed, have no use for, as can
know him not, neither do l know what to ex-
pect from him il be should be elected; and
the people have been duped and
blinded to mere party subserviency, in direct
subversion Of their best interests, long enough
they have treasury fed too many men already,
who, forgetting the interest Of the people,
have sought solely their own individual sggran-
dizement. They are now heartily tired Of all
such political tricksters, and cannot be Undue
ed TO vote for another upon any considerations
Notwithstanding he may be gifted
with the power Of relating pleasing anecdotes
in pleasing style, about q sugar-trough and
Old Cudgo. i lack words to express my dis