The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1849-02-23
Caucnsses md Cliunns.

CaucuSses aud Cliques.
That the god people Of Mississippi, have,
for years past, been more party ridden than
any in the Union, and that they have been
governed principally through the instrument
tality Of a central junto, are facts which have
been repeatedly asserted and as often denied.
In the much abused name Of "democraey, a
few men have made and nnmade candidates
ct pleasure, fatteFing tho nominal 'sovereigns'
with the shadow, whilst a few schsmers-the
power behind the throne-have welded the
substance Of political power. Occasionally,
however, some o. The most independent of the
faithful (cha(ed by the astringe Acy Of the par
~ drill, or disgusted at its OppIication,) have
kicked at if not out..of the traces, and become
FESTIVE ii the party harness. We have now
before us, in the last Aberdeen Democrat, al
instance in the person Of Reuben Dav IS ESQ,
one Of the most distinguished leaders Of the
party, who in a published card, speaks the
words Of truth and sobernessfn reference 10 the
machinery BY which candidates in his party
are elevated OF put down. The force and pow
er Of the party drill are we'll exempItfed in
The conclusion Of his card, whsfe, notwifh
standing his protest, he himself promises a
faithful end docile obedience to the dictum
Of King Caucus, and to be an humble follow
er in the footsteps Of party! We have marked
a few Pussagesin Italics, in order to call atten-
ton to the disinterested testimony of Mr. Da..
vie to facts, which the less frank and honest Of
hisParty would deny or reprobate, as telling
tales out Of school; but which every disinter-
ested man knows to be true;
Mr.. CHAPMAH--My attention has this morn.
ing been called to an article in the last Mis-
s%issippiOn over the signature Of "Old Monroe"
proposing my name for the Office Of Governor.
The writer has my sincere thanks for the no
tice he has so kindly taken Of me. Duty de-
mands imam imperative manner that shall, at
this early period, announce in the most uncon-
ditional way, my fixed purpose not 70 permit
the use of my name for the Office. This de-
termination does not arise out OF any unwilling.
ness on my part to indulge the wishes Of my
friends in thisoEany other respect, but because
/ know my defeat wonld be inevitable were |
to seek the office. have not been an idle
observer Of the course which things have taken
in this State for years past. My observation
c%Onrinces me, that there is d terthin degree Of in
trlgue and management MeressGay 10 success.
to which never can condescend. | have
therefore nude up my mind Dhile he present
state OF things exists, ncUer 10 aspire to office
myself, or permit my friends TO do il for me
The Governor of the State, as am impressed
is already nominated, and III conventions call.
ed at all, II wiA be to confirm, not 10 nominate /.
The time may come, and every patriot should
pray for it, when thesepohhccl Earces 3haA here
an end, and the people through the ballot box,
again resume the majesty Of selecting their
own rulers. | have never held political sta
ton, and Of my wi accord, never sought one,
and it left to the uncontrolled exercise Of my
W choice, guided by my discretion, will
never seek one. | have rendered no services
TO my country or party for which ] am entitled
to the consideration Of either. Without wealth
or influential relations to pave my way, | have
endeavored to di charge my duty TO patriot
ism and friends IN no unbecOming manner, and
shall be satisfied with my destiny, whatever
may be lite direction. When the announce
meDt Of our standard bearers shall be made, !
shall content myself to give them my humble
support in the discharge of my duty.
lhave the honor to be, your humble servant,
REUBEN DAVIS.
Aberdeen, january %, l849,