The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-05-21
From the Natchsx Courier.
The Misslssippi Nominal iOns.

The Union banner not merely floats proudly,
but gallant defenders have been selected III
bear it aloft in the coming contest. We need
not say how joyously we respond to the action
Of the State convention The first paper, we
believe, in the State to urge upon public atten-
ton the importance of presenting Senator
Foote'S name in connection with the guberna-
torial canvass, the Courier has double incen-
tive for exertion, since the convention has de-
termined that he shall be the standard bearer
of the Union forces.
The ticket nominated is unquestionaby the very
strongest that could have been selected. Upon Il
will be found the names of sable, honest and faith
full" men-men known to the State by character
and service. No miserable party intrigue has
placed them whore they are; partisan caucus
has dictated their nominations; but the unsolicited
expressions Of those who represented the Union
feeling of the Of the State--Whig as well
as Democratic-have called them upon the politi-
cal field.
To Senator Foste the Union men of the State
owe deep debt Of gratitude for his Willingness to
make all personal acrifices necessary to subserve
the great cause of which he is the champion. We
know we'll how to estimate those sacrifices, and
the time may come when we shall feel moro at lib
erty to refer to them. Suffice it to say that he has
made upon him by the Union party, and for the
sake of the Union to give up the just expectations
he had formed for his future career, and to do bat
tie upon Mississippi soil for principles which should
be dear to every Mississippi heart.
We have not received the official proceedings Of
the convention. Sufficient for the present to say
that it was the most numerous, patriotc, intelli-
gent, and enthusiastic essemblage that ever met
within the State. Concord and harmony reigned
over its councils. Men met each other from every
quarter of the State, discussing great political
questions, and organizing great public move
ment; and yet the petty distinctions Of Wing and
Democrat were never preached, never thought of
" There" said prominent Democrat, referring to
friend who had just left him, and with whom he
had been intimately associated for two days. in
talking upon political subjects with reference to
the arrangements for the canvass 'there, forgot
to ask -- whether he Wing or Domo-
crat; but what matters it ?" And such was the
feeling everywhere prevalent. What were past
party differences in comparison with the import
ance of having country to be proud of? What
were five per cent. less greater duty, the i'm
provement of river or harbor, in comparison with
the existence of the Union?
The convention addressed most ably and
eloquently during its sessions by Gen. /. N. Da-
H. S. Foote, Col. ]. b. Cobb Of Lowndes, Gen.
Freeman of Kinds, Messrs. Starke, Yerger. Mar
tin, and johnson, and by the President, when it
adjourned'late on Tuesday night amid the great
est excitement and enthusiasm. Senator Foote
was speaking when the committee came in to re-
port the nominations. He at once gave way, and
the scene of heartfelt-almost tumultuous-ap-
probation would have beggared description
Shout after shout, round after round, greeted the
utterance OF the names presented, and the glisten
ing eyes and the joyous countenances of the i'm
mense crowd, after comparative quiet was re-
stored. showed how we'll the committee had done
its duty.
Yes, the convention has done its duty, and now
the Union men of the State, those who truly love
their country, who would defend and stand by the
rights of Mississippi in tho Union, and stand by
and defend the Union and the Constitution as the
best legacy their fathers left them and the safe
guard of the rights Of Mississippians-rHrY Musr
DO THEIRS! In season and out of season they
must give cordial, untiring support to the Union
ticket, and November next will attest the approval
by the people Of Senator Foote'S by ecvating
him by majority Of not one less than twenty thou
SAINT to the Gubernatorial chair of tho State. and
will consign his consumers and the enemies of the
Union to retirement which will prove at once a
punishment and curee.s