Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-02-28
Paulding Clarion.

The paper above named has thought proper, for the
playful manner in which alluded to its editor not
long since actor in the 9Th of January convention,
to read lecture Always anxious to be instructed,
cannot resist ardent wish to exhibit to those who
undertake this labor oflove desire to return them
our thanks in public way. We are too indisposed
now, laborng under the effects of severe
cold to do than notice in brief way, the points
made by the Clarion, and shall reserve to another
week. certain points propose to make in defence of
our present attitude. We really regard such defence
unnecessary where the Standard is circulated and if
its course had been either misunderstood or mis-
represented in localities where is circulated
should not be willing time by explanation.
But the Clarion has done US manifest wrong; wrong
as we will show without shadow of cause or fact to
base its elimination upon. This being the case, we
will now simple point those statements of the Ca
rion in which partial and absolute injustice has been
attempted be practiced this press. In order
be distinctly understood. number the paragraphs in
the article from the Clarion which copy to-day &
without replying to them ask that the reader will
note and retain them until shall be in condition to
fully.
No It's admitted that we were too conscientious
to say that the convention packed The read
er will notice that the Clarion has said that the
convention was not 'packed." The Clarion dare not
say it.
No. 2 It'll not denied in this paragraph that few
"wire-workers did pre-arrange the organization of
the convention. Will be denied
No 3 This paragraph contains one palpable mis-
representations and the whole of it, far this press
is concerned is misconceved, to speak in the mildest
terms.
No. We had no desire to question the motives of
our contemporary in late auson to him, and we on
" intimate our opinion now, that he has mistaken u.s.
Nos Mr.. Barry's resolution did not assert the right
of secession
Nos We understand this admitting that seces-
sion is San exploded ISSUE" Ifit not this the
whole paragraph is nonsense.
No. z This paragraph seems to indicate that all
who do endorse the action of the convention are
favorable to "third organization Aswe are taunt-
ed with desire agitate, understand that are
favorable to "trd party organization" This great
if not ridiculous, error.
Nos Are we to understand that we are one of the
sultra men in the management of the press and are
"very inconsistent" at that I
No The Clarion processes to be practical and
speaks of that national noble party which has done
Justice to the South This is very fine but quite YER
dant
These are the points we propose to comment on &
we shall very quietly and good naturally stir up the
editor of the Clarion He has invited the discussion
by putting upon the Defensive having selected hi.
own ground and we hope he is possessed of too much
malness, to refuse to copy full reply to his com
ments We shall treat him MISUNDERSTANDING him ar
excellent hearted gentleman, onamentto the press
society and to the party to which he acknowledge:
allegiance.