The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-11-30
Hon. william BarksdaIe, of Mississippi.

Hon. william Barksdale, OF Mississippi.
Our attention has been directed to an article which
appeared in the Columbus (Missssippi> Democrat some
time since, giving brief sketch of Captain William
Barksdae, the then democratic congressional nominee
for the State large. 1t affords US much pleasure 10
spread before readers the following extracts.
We have known Mr.. Barksdale for number OF years,
and fully endorse the commentators Of the editor Mr.
Bs triumphant election is credabe to the Mississippi
democracy and anticipate for friend successful
career in Congress. The Democrat says:
"Capain Barksdale is native of Tennessee, born, we
believe, iiherfod county, where he was raised and
received the rudimenis OF his education As lie early
manifested bright mental parts, and kodness and decision
of character the law selected his profession, the
study oil which ne commenced under barrser
in the OF Columbia, where he through regular
course of law reading. Soon after obtaining license to
practice he removed this place. where he has
resided, when absent duty in Mexico lie forum
ed IN the practice OF law with his cousin, the
John N. Baksdale who was, by the way, the
CHI speakers and best writer's OF his age that has
ever been good fortune to with Captain Eaks
dale though much devoted his profession always
active part in politics, and leading democrat
among IRON the very start He attended all poti-
cal meetings. showed himself prompt and orc-
BILE speaker In December, 1913, he appointed
The delegates the Sh OF January convention which
and during The discussions which took place he
ably and eoqneniy 10 defend the character
of James X. Polk who had been asaled ground of
| political Inconsistency.
Early in year 1874 Captain BaIksdsle became con-
necsd with the Columbus Democrat oo-edi,or with
present senior editor, in hch capacity he continued
to for nearly years lie but sheer usiice-and
speak this from personal knowledgc-to say
editor in the SIate efficient service
for democratic than did Capt Barksdale during
the fought presidential campaign of He WINS
always In the field ready TO iend off STRIKE which
| he often did with crushing effect
Some time after the with Mexico broke out Ca pt
| n H. d
~ with the rank of cspain in the "a Mississippi rifles.
With the pronptude which distinguishes him. he imme-
daey repaired his post and discharged the duties
signed him with zeal and fidelity which gave universal
Satisfaction.
s'Aiter the with Mexico was ovei and the uoops
recalled from Buena VISTA he returned home
OF his time since quietly engaged the
duties of his profession in attending his farm. He
very active aud jealous in supporting General Cass
for the presidency in ls4S, and the democratic Sta tc
and congressional tickets in lSt9 In Sc penlber 1851
ha elected the State convention, and was ap-
pointed delegate the democratic convention wnic
the s.h Of January following select electoral
and appoint delegates tho Baltimore Convention In
this 9th OF January be received signal fiat
erng tribute OF the high apprec In which talents
services and devotion principle held by the leading
from all parts of the State The convention 60
lecied almost unanimously and by sccamsiion as IL
were for the State large but he acce pr
the peled him decline
the preferred honor. He however, attended the Baltimore
nation OF present able and popular Chief Magistrate
Franklin Pierce He ia the closing glo-
rous OCCASION and bebeld the reunited national democracy
again ralying ~ around their honored banner
: All OF which be saw, and part OF which he was
Captain Bsfksdsle Is endowed by nature with strong,
clear intellect, quick perception, and powers OF die
elimination. His ability TO Judge OF and es,na tie
character In other words bis knowledge of human
ture remarkable in this respect he has few equals
among and superior His mind has boon we'll Guild
by cers and his polished by
the best society. II is doubtful whether lac
with the pen than with the tongue but hs
strong with both His kindly disposition and amsniy OF
have drawn around him Of friends all
quarters and om each party In all the relations OF pri-
life his character stands fair and above reproscb To
these qualities snd recommendations he sdds mness
purpose bodnrss s-d decision OF action, p.cu-
ay qualify him to be the representative of the proud and
chvalrous State Of sssPpi in the Legislative councils
OF the nation And, withsl. he has been Arm,
wavcng, consistent democrat To the support Of bis par
the pnry Jefferson and Jackson of Polk aud Pierce
be has devoted his best talents and freely contributed his
purse"