The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-05-18

JOHN j McRAF


This narne is familiar to all In the State. In |
nominating him for Governor, the Convention
have secured for the people the talenisand servi-
ces Of one Of Mississippi's most active and able
sons. His services in the councils OF the State,
and in the Senate Of the United States. are well
remembered by his fellou-citizens. Mr.. McRae's
|eloquence in debate, and fearlessness in the ad.
vocaey of principles, won the applause Of the
gravest body known to our government. The
eye of the democracy has rested on him for some
time past as the man for the position be will
soon occupy. The people have not been 9 sur
prised" in his nomination; nor will they be sur
prised or disappointed at his election.
WILLIAM II. MUSE.
A personal acquaintance with Mr.. Muse, war
rants us in prononncing him peculiarly adapted
and qualified for the Office Of Secretary Of State.
He.is an energetic and skillful lawyer; a good
business man; social and accommodating in his
intercourse with all, and well deserves the sup
port of every member of his party Another
fact, which speaks volumes IN bis favor is, that
he is self made man
MADISON EdcAFEE.
In the selection Of this gentleman for Audi
tor Of Public Accounts, the people have secured
to them, an officer in whom all confidence is TO
be placed Although gentleman of moderate
lpretensiolls of ability, he is nevertheless well
lqualifed to fill the office. OF his conduct, we
would hear no complaints from the shegiffs 81
our State.
COLLINS r. HEAfAdINGWAY,
received the nomination for State Treasurer, but
we are informed will probably. not accept. We
hope, however, that he will, for be is honest,
faithful ard capable; which are the requisite
qualifications for an officer of the people. Be
sides, we dislike to see Mr.. H. so Indifferent TO
the wishes of his party.
DAVID c. GLENN.
Il. Were we not compelled from our admiration
of this man, we would not speak word in his
praise Tor he is so we'll and favorably known II
the State that anything we can say, win ado
nothing TO his well merrited popularity. Wha
: better evidence do we want of a mans merits
9 than have just been witnessed in his favor
. Without opposition, he was chosen as the can
didate for reelection, as Attorney General, By
accIamation. No man in the State is better cal
culated to adorn the Office he now holds.
Democ, attic Candidate for Congress for III
State at Large.
[ Captain WILLIAM BARKsDALE, of Lcwndes
: the floating candidate for Congress, is man o
unceasing devotion to the welfare of the coua
: try, and the interests of his party. His talent
are more than ordinary. He is the man for thC
times-cautious but fearless. Mr.. Barksdal,
has been trained in the right school, and viii b
an ornament in Congress, and an honor to tht
State of Mississippi.
Democratic Nominee for Congress in ths Thire
!, District.
The nomination OF Hon. O. r. SrNeLEroN
for representative in Congress from this District
was, for some time previous to the setting of h
5 Convention, pretty well and definitely settled
Almost without dissenting voice, he receive.
the nomination by the delegates Of this district
who attended the State Convention. Mr.. Sin
gleton has served in both branches of the Stat
: Legislature, with ability and distinction. Ii
the last Presidential contest he was candidate
for elector, and triumphed over his opponent. il
every encounter The ability and skill wit
which he managed the canvass. was subject 0
general remark and approval.
The democrats of this district have majorit
sufficient to make his election sure if they vii
only unite in the determination to do so.
The wings will make desperate struggle t
carry this district, as it is about their only hop
: of securing Congressman. We shall hav
more TO say oe this matter hereafter but let eve
. ry democrat make up his mind to stand as fir
as the rock of ages, and labor with the earnest
4 ness of a pioneer.