The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-11-01

Eds CrescsHtA friend to the veteran whose name heads
this article asks space your columns for brief sketch Of
the old soldier have noted with a wachful eye the can
for the Office of Second Justice Of the Peace. and
cannot fOThear presenting briefly The claims Of who
used election warfare obtudes upon the public notice
But shall merit be thrust aside because cries not aloud
in The maTkstpaos1 Must gallant Officer. who has served
his county her darkest hour and whose gray hairs appeal
the children Of his companions of other days be sup
planted by those who younger and more pushing ths
endeavOrE to obtain Oce mol feel a confidence in the
gratitude Of the citizens of Republic an abiding de-
pendence upon their patriotism full reliance upon he
generous engs-and predict that they will rally around
THOMAS A. WATSON, the Rfth of November next, as
his comrades did in the war Of 1879 when he led them
victory It my purpose. to deal in eulogy but in
facts not in fancy, but in Truth and to merely deliver
plain unvanished tale, that, stripped of ornament will
the best feelings of those whom appeal II is
well known that there animated contest progressing in
regard 10 the office of the Second Justice, nd that the
friends of several Of the candidates work with an en-
srgY and determination worthy Of important cause
Major Watson has only presented his name and left to
Others judge of his claims He has figured in any
overweight biography, had his services proclaimed on
the hOussOp With the people he his cause nor even
asks at their hands the remembrance Of his gaanty and
devotion With the modssty which pertains vslOF
he has wTOnged himself; and feel deep interest in
welted 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.
ey-the birth place Of his family for generations before
his advent into the world, and whose bate-elds his
father had calamity ou ght and blsd under the
mand of the Father of his Country-GeOge Washington
Born Of tried Revolutionary sock-brsd in the love of lib.
eyTeaTed BY father who Monmouth and Trenton had
paid, in Continental currency, the British nvades-nO
wonder that
Just the tvig bent tree was inclined,''
and that in after yea the took the place of the sire
against the enemies Of his native land
While young Watson stl boy, he to Phi
adephia acquire mechanical business, and he worked
faithfully his trade laying at the same time good basis
for the future character of the man. At the ace of q he
Halti and in
gathered around him the Of family. He
sided in that city Is years, universally respected and
semed known to almost every Of the defend
e and enjoying the confidence and respect of his fellow
citizens When the war of 1912 broke out he quickly
responded to the call 10 amthe legacy bequaahed by his
father unsheSthed again. and in few days he had
gathered around him volunteer corps of so men, Il was
holiday work at that stirring PERIOD but tho slurementa
of hOmeths comforts of the domestic circle had no charms
when the flag of the free hearts only home" waved
his brothers in the tented field at the battle of North
Point Capt. Walton did most efficient service and this gO
riOhs trump of saved the city of Baltimore from
nlage He remained in the monumental city " until
1896. The young Republic of Texas struggling that
time free herself from the CALLING yoke of Mexico and to
her heroic efforts the of the world turned. The
old spirit revived in the heart of citizen Watson the rusty
weapon that had been hanging in the dust of yeaB,
seemed to gsen again from its re'ng place. The appeal
of suffering cOuntFymen rang throughout the Union,
and to his the and found enthusiastic
Bidding farewell to all, he embarked for Texas
received appointment in the little amy and remained
hsTe until the spring of g. when he sailed for this port On
his ARRIVAL he found call made for volunteers for Florida.
and yielding to the impulse prompted by his feelings
for the suffering pioneers of the South he joined the army
under Gen Smith, received commission, and served
the campaign. Since that time MaorWHtson has remained
this city and for the last 10 yesH has served the people
fnt as Deputy Msuha until the constitution repealed
the Office. and then Deputy Sheriff His integrity and
sound Judgment fit him pesunenty for the office which he
soloits and If the claims Of ardent patriot and old
soldier have any weight, he will receive Monday mex
not only the support Of the democracy, TO which party he
has been long and warmly attached but also Of every
of his country who remembers the services Of her No
objection be urged against his cspabty capacity
and should he prove successful in the canvass he will MAKE
clear headed impartial and popular officer.
Major Watson has been the father of family Of nine
chidsn-twO only survive, The last sad bereavement
while bowed his head in grief and bers him Of only
SON. added another wreath of fame the number that ous
tered around his houses
With this passing tribute to the virtues Of whoss
whole life has been devoted the of liberty and
rights leave the history 10 the reflection Of the people.
The death of his son. Watson Colonel Of thu
Maryland and District Of Columbia Battalion killed the sorminl
Il If M0nfara