Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1849-01-18

The Next Governor.

by the Wings at the last Presidential contest, places
the fact beyond a shadow of a doubt that this Is {
strong and thorough Wing State. The successful
efforts which again crowned the Wings with victo'
ny, have proven as ~effectuaI as their %sanguine exr
pectations could expect-,hey have proclaimed
throughout the extent of this vast Union, that the
interests of this State are closely allied 10 the pure
and unblemished democratic Wing principles, and
have manifested a strong determination of cultiva"
ting their unfaltered love, and perpetuating their
strong adherence to those pure and noble princi-
pies which so characterize the prominent features
of the Wing doctrines.
The question which now presents itself to the
consideration Of the Wing party is, ''Who shall
they nominate as their next candidate for Cover
nor Z"
Knowing as we doubtless do in local elections
of this nature that the principle which should be
ever remembered and indellibIy imprinted on the
heart of every citizen, "Principia non hominas,'
is but too often forgotten by enthusiasts, who lend a
deaf ear TO all principles that may be involved in
the contest, and at the same time persevere in advo-
eating the claims and pretensions of the opposite
candidate, on grounds frequently of mere friend
ship and personal consideration, it is therefore es>
sential and purely polite, if not absolutely neces-
sary, that the Wings should secure by their nomi-
nation a man that can command The respect and
esteem of both friends and allies at home, and
soothe and level all exciting displeasufe and jea-
lousy abroad. 1t is also material that his career
should have been lofty and honorabie-if a public
character, that his acts should have been beyond
reproach, and at the same time in harmony with
the principles of the party which has elevated him
to distinction.
Permit me then to suggest the name of our wor>
thy friend and fellow>citizen, CHRISTOPHER ADS
ANS, Jr. As regards his qualifications, he has been
tried and has proven himself satisfactorily compe-
tent in our balls of legislation. whittier he has been
sent by the people of This district to represent them
in the Senate. To such as would fain doubt the
veracity of my assertions, I refer them to the iour>
mails of the Legislature. Mr.. Adams is a man that
cannot only harmonize his own party. and secure
al then hands a hearty and enthusiastic support,
but from his snavity of manners and personal pop
uIarity, and by the high esteem in which he is held
by both political parties. will succeed in soothing
the envy and hatred of his opponents in politics,
if not succeed in securing in many instances their
strong and hearty support, EKALB.
DEATH OF DAVID CRAIGHEAD-We are pains
ed to learn the death of this distinguished citizen of
Tennessee-distinguished for his intrinsic worth
for his high attalnments as a member of the bar,
and his lofty aad elevated character when considered
as a politician. Mr.. Craighead has filled several
offices of distinction in his native State, but the re-
firing and sensitive texture of bis mind, ever avoid
ing the glare and excitement of public associations,
was the main reason why he did not rise to the most
exalted offices-he was a politician not for himself
but for others. We speak from personal know
ledge. But not only of those matters of a public
nature cen we speak. but of the nicer feelings
entwlned around the heart does the memory of in
fantlle years recur with a saddened pleasure, for
those days were made happy and joyous by a
kind heart, a generous hand, and the smiles of I'm.
teigned affection. With an honor the purest. a
heart for the afflicted. and sorrow for the orphan,
David Craighead has, perhaps, past into the vale
OF eternity without au enemy behind him. Nav
h' beyohu III grave ue as peaceful and bliss
full as his life was incorruptible in a world of pride,
SANDER and persecution.
Mr.. Craighead was the brother of Mr.. John B.
Craighead, of this Parish. The Memphis Eagle
has the following respecting his death:
David Craighead, Esq, a distinguished
lawyer and politician of this State, for
some time State Senator, and then Judge
OF a State court, arrived here on Friday
evening at a late honr, very unwell, and
died an hour or two after his arrival. He
had been travelling in Arkansas, where
from exposuse he had contracted a bad
cold, followed by Inflammation of the
lungs and what is popularity known as
winter fever.
He was a high-toned and most hon
orable gentleman; a mar of great energy
and handsome ~attainments; a politician of
earnestness and force. He was one of
the most extensive planters in this State,
and claimed as large a circle Of jealous
friends as perhaps any other man within
its limits. His loss will be regretted by
as that of a good citizen. a kind