Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1851-06-14

OKT1BBEHA COUNTY, June 10, 1851


Mr.. Editor Dear Sir Doubtless the good
citizens of Lowndes were highly favored on Sat
urday last, by having and receiving flood oflght
poured upon them by the great Southern Deserter.
Foote, and if goa were as fortunate, as was your
lot on the day previous, at the quiet village Of
Starkyille, you, as the fearless conductor Of
Southern Journal, came in for full share Of his
delicate vituperation. His visit TO this county,
however, made no very lasting impression, except
on the morbidly sensitive Senator himself and
venture the assertion, that so long reason holds
its throne that day viii never be forgotten by him
On two previous occasions the Union men had
positively declined admitting any reply to their
champions, which began, among the honest cil
zens of the county, to operate most disastrously
for their indefensibe cause. 1t was really amusing
on that day, to witness the impudent satisfaction
with which the taunts were ndustrousy heralded
through the crowd for us to bring forth our cham
pion in defence of Southern Rights, in open, fair
debate. Confident as they seemed TO be, in the
prowess of their advocate, they were given to IN
derstand that we deemed ''our cause as just" and
our victory certain, though it were only defended
by sling in the hands of a STRIPPING. Much the
largest portion of the crowd were composed Of
Southern Rights men, and they determined not 10
heanthe Senator unless he would divide the tine
with Col. VIM. S Barry, and friend was author
ised TO make that communication TO Gen. Fcote.
Now, sir, you credit the statement, when
inform you that he promptly refused the PROPOSE
ton, and it was not until he seemed convinced
that he was in a minority that he come to terms,
all the while manifesting as much caution in his
various unfair propositions, though he were to
encounter the heaviest Guns of the American Sen
ate He was right too-seeming to entertain clear.
instructive preconyictons of what he was about To
be called on to suffer. He to the last, persisted
in claiming the opening aad conclusion, under the
rule of court, which we thought incorrect, as he
was clearly defendent in the action, being about
to attempt satisfactory answer to the many char
ges preferred against him by an injured, and nSul
ted constituency. Finally he agreed to open in
speech of one hour, Barry to follow and occupy
two hours, and he then TO conclude with an hour.
His first effort was marked with the utmost cau-
ton, declaring in generalities, and issues made
against other individuals, principally the views DC
of Gov. Quitman. You may imperfectly conceive,
but you can never clearly comprehend the spas
modic influence Col. Barry's reply made on he
Senator, who could not keep his seat for frequent
opportunities to explain. On hcur seemed an
age to him. for at that period he politely informed
/ Col. Barry that his time was out The time keen
ers, and the audience however, determined that
he ''must toat fare,' and cruelty submitted the
little gentleman again to run the gauntlet, and as
patiently as possible to endure the extreme agony
for another long hour. Foote, while on the side
OF his country, was made to answer Foote while
IN hot pursuit of National Reputation, and it was
not difficult for the dulIest intellect to discover
that the t1co could never make a pair of Feete
(beng utterly dissmilar for the last was cloven
toote, land stuck out fer at that
The iIlustrous Senator can never again denv
feeling the force of the Damascus Blade" he
doomed so Justify about last fall in Jackson.
The concluding speech of Gen. Foote was wild
and extravagant and what was worst of all. VI.
terly failed to show to his audience, the incaleula
bic advantages he said would accrue from the inst
and equitable positions of the Adjustment. He
LETT us with his copper uncomfortably cool, and
learn paid this county high compliment, when
ne declared his confidence of majority in every
county in the State except Oktibbeha With Gen.
Foote we shall, at all times, be proud to exchange
kind, and amicable relations, but Senator or Gov
ernor Foote is hereby rendered the prompt but hon
orable opposition of the MATHEW PRA1R1r.
Letter from Col. McLaraR.
To tie Editor Of tie Southern Standard
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