The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-11-05

Eds CresceHt-A friend TO the veteran whose name haada
this article. asks space in columns for brief sketch OF
the old soldier have noted with Wat0hful eye, the can
for the Office Of Second Justice Of dc Peace and
fObsaI presenting briefly the claims of one who. IN
used election warfare obtuds upon the public nOtes
But shall merit be thrust aside beCaue cries not aOud
the nsTketplace Must gallant officer, who has served
his county her darkest hour aHd whose gray han appeal
the children OF his companions Of other days. be sup
planted By those who and more pushing N their
eadeavon to obtain Office mol feel confidence in the
gratitude Of the citizens of the Republic. an abiding de-
psndence upon their patriotism full reliance upon their
generous feenEsand predict that they viii rally alound
THOMAS A. WATSON. the ffth Of November next e
his comrades did in the Of l52 when be led them on y
victory Il il purpose. not TO deal in euiogy but n
facts not in fancy, bat IN Truth and 70 merely deliver
plain unvaruiahed tale. that, stripped Of ornament VIII
the best feelings Of those 70 whom appeal Il IS
well known Inst there animated cOutest progressing in
regard the Office Of the Second Justice. and that the
friends of several of the candidates work with
and determination worthy Of more important cause.
MsOr Watson has only presented bis name and sft to
Othes to judge Of his claims He has not figured
overweight biography, or had his services proclaimed
the houSstOD With the people he rests his
asks their hands the remembrance of his CALAMITY and
devotion With the modey which pertains true valOg
he has wToBgsd himself; and feel too deep interest in
welted friend Of Odsn times to let the opportunity pas
without offering tribute to honest worth.
Major Watson born in 17s3, in the State Of New Jer-
ssythe birth place of his family for two generations before
his advent into the world and whose batte-sds his
father had most calamity fought and bed under the
mand Of the Father of his COuntTy-Ge0rge WashngtO
Born of tried Revolutionary sOckbFed in the love of lib
eryTsaTsd BY father who at Monmouth and Trenton had
paid, in Continental currency the British invadsn-nO
wonder that
"Just the twig was bent the ineinsd,''
and that in after the took the place Of the sire
against the enemies of his native land.
While young Watson still boy, he sent to Phi
adepha acquire mechanical business and he worked
faithfully his trade laying the time good basis
for the future character of the maR At the Of 81 he
removed to Baltimore, and. uniting himself in marriage
cath Ound MIN fha nfa anil Ha
sided in that city % years, universally respected and
TENED, known to almost one Of the defend
ems and enjoying the confidence and Of his fellow
citizens. When the Of 1912 bFoke out, he quickly
responded to she call armshe legacy beqUsathed by his
father unshesthed again, and in few days he had
gathered aFouHd him volunteer corps of 50 II
holiday work at that stirring period, but the sIluementH
of hOmsthe comforts Of the domestic circle had charms
when the " flag Of the free hearts Only home" waved
over his brothers in the tented field At the battle of North
Point Capt Watson did efficient service. and this go.
rious trump of saved the city Of Baltimore from
pllage He remained in the " monumental city until
1886 The young Republic of Texas struggling that
time TO free herself from the Calling yoke Of Mexico and to
her heroic efforts the Of the world tuned The
old spirit revived in the heart Of citizen Watson the rusty
weapon that had been hanging in the dust Of years
seemed to gstsn again from its reltng place The appeal
of suffering cOuntFymen throughout The Union.
and to his the and found eath
answer Bidding farewell all, he embarked for Texas
received appointment IN the little army, and remained
his ARRIVAL he found call made for volunteers for Florida.
and yielding the impulse pempted by his 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 MaorWatson has remained
in this city, and for last - yea has served the people
fiat as Deputy Mahal NATL the constitution repealed
the Office. and then Deputy Sheriff His integrity and
sound m him pred miRenty for the Ohcs which he
socitz and If the claims Of ardent patriot and old
soldier have any weight he viii Teosvs Monday next
not only the support Of the dsmoOacY, 70 which party he
has been long and warmly attached but also Of every lover
of his country who remembers the services Of her Not
an objection can uTged against bis capaby capacity
and should he prove successful in the canvas be viii make
4 a clear headed impartial and pOuuiar 0fheef.
Major Watson has been the father of family Of nine
ohdeu-two only survive The last sad bereavement
while bowed his head in grief and beTa him 81 onlT
sOn added another wreath Of fame to the numba that cu
L tered around bis house,
With this passing tribute 70 the virtues Of one whose
hole life has been devoted the OF liberty aud eous
ngh leave the history to the reflection Of the people 10
The son, WIN. Il. wason, Lieut. Colonel Of e
Maryland and Dictof Columbia Battalion killed The sonnE
L OF MoRereE.