Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-02-12
Columbus, Miss, Feb. End, 1885,
From the Columbus I

From the Columbus Democrat
The time is rapidly approaching, when the Democ-
racy will be called upon to designate and appoint their
standard bearers. The State Convention believe
meets in May next.
Under ordinary circumstances, mere nomination
would the election, and our banner would tri
umph in the hands of any consistent democrat. But
we admonished in the present posture of affairs
to be more than usually cautious in the selection of
our candidates.
While harmony and good feeling seem now to exist
in good degree, between the two wings Of the party
still it is apparent, that heart-burnngs and little per-
sonal animosity, yet nger among the embers entaed
upon us by our recent unfortunate family strife
Hence, every democrat he cherishes and loves his
principles is not only called upon to examine himself
and from his heart any improper feeling there but
also to demean himself with great discretion and pru
dence in making his choice of names for the canvass
Our enemy, the wings, the alert keenly scan
ming every movement, and would gladly seize upon ev-
cry division in ranks, and loudly echo any discor-
dant note that may issue from our camp. Like Luci-
fer they proud even in their ruins and now
casting about for position, upon which they may at
least annoy us, if not retrieve their fallen fortunes.
In your last issue, you looking after can
didaes for Gubernatorial honors. That article sug-
gesed to my mind, the proprety of saying something
about our Congressional nomination.
In view then, of the delicate relations existing be-
tween the two wings of the democratic party and af-
ter much observation and mature reflection, present
to your readers the name of Col. Reuben Davis, of
Monroe, the very person to bear flag in the ap-
preaching Congressional canvass, for the State at
! large. do think that he concentrate and har-
monize the entire party, and with him, as our leader
| a glorious victory awaits the Democracy.
! have been acquainted with him from my boyhood
and each year of that acquaintance, has witnessed
and bears testimony to his loyalty and devotion
democratic principles. Often has he borne our flag
alot and times too when others, who the re-
cpents of party favor, quailed before the erceness
of the battle storm. In him, political faith has
found bold, eloquent and able defender. Younger
much Younger democrats have received promotion al
the hands of the party and weaker too have been
honored with leaderships in exciting and impor.
tant campaigns. He has asked anything at the
hands of his party friends but has hitherto contenteC
himself with battling in the ranks Therefore, it does
to me, that just regard to merit and past serv
ces, entities him to the position above indicated.
/ Col. Davis is now in the meridian of life, and viii
bring to the discharge of any public duty confded tc
him, mind rpened by experience and stored with al
the varied learning calculated to adorn the Office to
which we recommend him, and which would make ar
able, efficient, useful representative.
To private character of spotless purity, he adds
an intellect of singular briliancy and argumentatvt
power, and address at pleasing and attractive
He also, possesses great personal popularity while
he is bold, fearless, and unyieldng, and in his public
addresses often gives expression the bitterest sar
casms, yet seems to take them at heart, o.
bears malice against him. He seems to have that in
defnabe quality which protests his private friendship
against anything he may utter, and say what he will
he seldom if ever, cools attachment drivos away
a friend. Col. Davis has been practising lawyer
near twenty years, has done very extensive practic
during the last ifteen and now ranks among the frs
of his profession. He is old resident of Monroe
(avng resided there about twenty years. and is wei
and favorably known in most all of the Northern par
of the State In word, the North is entitled to tn
member for the State at large, in my opinion and Col
: Reuben Davis is the man.
A DEMOCRAT.