Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1851-11-29
FIR he Columbus Democrat.
UNITED STATES SENAToR.- GEN. A,
ID. BRADFORD.

The next session Of the Legislature Of this
State will be looked 10 with more than ordinary
interest besides the anticipated action of this
State in reference to the public lands donated by
Congress for objects Of Internal Improvements,
vacancies in the Senate Of The United States &C
ca>ioped by the resignation of Col. Davis and
The election Of Gen. Fooe to the office oil Gov
ernor ofthe State, must be filed; aud also a
Senator elected for the term Of six years, com.
mencng al the expiration Of the term for which
Gen. Fuote was elected -
1t is proper that the claims of distinguished in.
dyduas for seat in the Senate should be pre-,
sented to the citizens Of he STATE, in advance of
the meeting Of the Legislature and among the
most renowned men Of our country, who viii be
brought forward by his friends, present the
name of Gen. A. B. Bradford, of Holly >p'ings.
Gen. Bradford is a native Tennessean. He
removed 10 this State in 1889 Early in life be
became favorite with the people, and filled
many important Offices in his native State. lie
was Clerk Of the Senate; Register of the Land
Office OF Fast Tennessee Attorney General in
The Western District; was elected Brigader.
General, and twice \ ajor.General. Whilst
Major General, call was made on the State
of tennessee, in 1896, for troops 10 serve against
The Seminole Indidan.. The General drew up
an enlistment. and signed ii as a private, and
subsequently was elected Captain, and then
Colonel Commandment of The First Regiment of
Mounted Men. lie served six months against
Ike Seminole Indians and distinguished himself
in the battles in the Wahoo Swamp, near the
Wihacooche river; Tough, on the 18th, l9h
and 2ls, Of November as brave and skiltul Of
Gcer, as may be seen by the Official Report Of
Major General Call, and returned home one Of
the most popular officers, no, only with his dis
tngushed Regiment but with the whole army
In 1887, Gen Bradford distinguished himself
as Chairman of The Committee of Internal I'm,
proyements, IN the Senate Of the State Of Ten
nessee. In ls4l although whig, he was hon.
ored with seat in the Legislature Of his adopt
ed State from tie democratic county If MARSHALL
aud served during The sessions Of 1912 and
1913, with grea, credit to bim-eifaud The entire
satisfaction Of his constituents
lnls46, when the call was made on Missis,
spai for Regiment 10 serve il the war against
Mexico, Gen, Bradford again volunteered as
private, was elected Captain, and afterwards
Major Of that renowned Regiment He wa.
distinguished as brave and gallant officer 10 the
memorable battles of Monterey aud Buena Vista
Ii is but justice to say that no man enjoyed, IN
higher degree the affections and good opinion OF
the members Of thai distinguished Regiment,
On his return home, the citizens Of Marshall
county presented him an elegant sword, as a
testimonial Of their regard for his services in the
various battles in which ii was his good fortune
to be engaged.
Early in the contest between the Union and
State Rights Party, he adopted the Union side,
firmly and fear essiy adv Gated the doctrines es-
poused by that patty and at tho late genera
election was elected member Of the Legisla,
lure frotn the county Of Marshall.
From thi, brief outline, It will be seen that
Gen. Bradford has always been a great avore
with the people, and that he has never abused
the confidence repo>ed in him, but in the dis
charge of the various offices entrusted to him.
looked alone to the honor and glory Of his
country.
A time has now arrived when the brave and
generous people Of Mississippi can award to this
flvorite son Of theirs place commensurate with
bis high desert. The people well know thar the
General viii mol deceive or misrepresent them.
His gallantry in the field, his fidelity in civil
stations, his truth and his honor under all cir
cumstances, are safeguards and guarantees for
the future. LUCIUS.