The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-10-31

Major Thomas A, Watson.

Eds Cr6S0sRt-A friend to the whose name heads
this article asks your columns for brief sketch of
the old soldier have noted with wachul eye, the can.
yass for the office of Second Justice of the Peace and
cannot fObeaT presenting briefly the claims one who
used to election warfare Obudes upon the public notice
But shall true merit be thrust aside because cries aloud
in the msTketplacel Must gallant officer who has served
his her darkest hour and whose gray hairs appeal
to the children of his companions Of other days be sup
planted by those who younger and pushing their
endeavOr to obtain office! Mo- feel confidence in the
gratitude Of the citizens of the Republic an abiding de-
pendence upon their patriotism full reliance upon their
generous senEs-and predict that they will rally around
THOMAS A. WATSON the fifth Of November next as
his comrades did in the of 1872 when be led them on
victory 1t is my purpose, deal in eulogy, but in
facts not in fancy, but in truth and TO merely deliver
plain unvsrnished tale that stripped of ornament will
arouse the best feelings Of those to whom appeal 1t is
well known that there animated progressing
regard to the office of the Second Justice and that the
friends Of several Of the candidates work with en-
eTgy and determination worthy of important cause
Major Watson has only presented his name and left to
Others to judge of his claims He has figured in any
overweight biography, had his services proclaimed on
the hOuetOD With the people he rests his cause
asks at heF hands the remembrance OF his gaanty and
devotion With the modesty which pertains valot
he has wrOnged himself; and feel too deep interest
weted friend of Olden times, to let the opportunity pass
without offering a tribute to honest worth.
Major Watson born in l7s3 in the State of New Jsr
seythe birthplace Of his family for generations before
his advent into the world, and whose battle fields his
father had most CALAMITY fought and blsd under the
mauu OF tne fatneT OF MS COuntTy-G6OR9 Washington.
Born of tried Revolutionary stOOk-bred in the love of lib
eryreared by father who Monmouth and Trenton had
paid, in Continental currency, the British nvaders-nO
wonder that
"JuE as the twig was bent the Inclined"
and that in after yeaTs the took the place of the
against the enemies of his native land
While young Watson was still boy he was sent to Phi.
adephia acquire mechanical business and he worked
faithfully at his trade laying at the time good basis
for the future character of the At the age of q he
removed to Baltimore, and, uniting himself in marriage,
gathered around him the of family. He
sided in that city 25 Yeas, universally respected and
TENED, known to almost every of the defend.
ers, and enjoying the confidence and respect of his fellow
citizens When the of 1919 broke out, he quickly
responded the call to aImshe legacy bequeathed by his
father unsheshed again, and in few days he had
gathered around him volunteer of 60 men, 1t was
holiday work at that stirring PERIOD but the aluTement'
of hOmeths comforts of the domestic circle had charms
when the flag of the free hearts only home" waved
his brothers in the tented field. At the battle of North
Point Capt Watson did efficient service and this glO
rious trump of saved the city of Baltimore from
plage He remained in the " monumental city " until
1886 The young Republic of Texas struggling at that
time free hesf from the CALLING yoke of Mexico, and
her heroic efforts the of the world turned The
old spirit revived in the heart of citizen Watson the tusy
weapon that had been hanging in the dust of years
seemed gsten again from its relting place. The appeal
of our suffering cOUnTymen rang throughout the Union
and to his the summons and found enthusiastic
answer Bidding farewell to all, he embarked for Texas
received an appointment in the little army and remained
there until the spring of g. when he sailed for this port On
his arrival he found call made for volunteers for Florida
and yielding the impulse prompted by his warm feelings
for the suffering pioneers of the South he joined the army
under Gen. Smith, received commission and served out
the campaign Since that time Major has remained
in this city and for the last 10 has served the people
hnt Deputy Marshal, until the constitution repealed
the Office and then Deputy Sheriff. His integrity and
sound judgment fit him eeminenty for the office which he
sOou and II the claims of ardent patriot and an OLD
soldier have any weight, he will receive Monday
only the support of the democracy, which party he
has been long and warmly attached but also Of every lover
of his country who Remembers the services of her sons Not
objection be urged against his oapsbilty capacity
and should he prove successful in the canvass he will make
q lesrheaded, impartial and popular officer.
Major Watson has been the father of family of nine
chlden-twO only survive The last sad bereavement
while bowed his head in grief and beret him OF only
added another wreath of fame the number that
tered around his house,
With this passing tribute to the virtues of whose
whole life has been devoted the of liberty and eQua
rights leave the history the reflection of tbs people.
The death Of his son, VIM, H. Watson, Lieut. Colonel OF
Maryland and District Columbia Battalion ked the stognng
OF