The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1855-10-26

~ - principles lnyolvedin the coming election
have teen discussed il all their beariryz before
the people, Il y proper now, on the eve Of the
election to make special mention Of the several
candidates who esponse the conservative princi-
pies 81 the American party:
CHARLES d. FONTAINE, Or
POnfOtOc.
the American candidate for Governor, il na-
tive or Virginia. He has resided nthis State
for nearly twenty years. He is lawyer by pro.
fession. and has successful and lucrative prac-
tice. He was member Of the Legislature in
ls4s He has always been States Rights
Democrat. He has ever been opposed TO the
payment Of the Union Bank Bonds. He never
had any connexion with Banks. either as bor-
rover Or director or stockholder, and has no par
ticular genius for s16nanciering,s always paying
what he owes, dollar for dollar. In all the va
rious relations Of life he Is most estimabe man.
With dignity and ability will Charles D. Fon-
tame discharge tho duties Of Chief Magistrate of
Mississippi
|FLEMMING {. SWAMI, ofHinds.
the American candidate for AUDITOR of Public
Accounts, is anatiye Of I'll He came ~
this State many years q j s <1own through
out the State BY those who hal business trans
sefions with lhat sIIlee during The incumbency
Of Ills brother, p(1e +. Swami, Esq. as a
correct and sys[c1I1fic business man, and his
connection with the Office for several years made
him perfectly familiar with his duties. He is
known to be one Of the mostlaccurate and relia-
BILE business men in the State. No man can
doubt his superior qualifications for such an OF
flee. Heis thorough going Democrat. He
is highly esteemed by all who know him for his
many noble traits Of character. A better and
and more acceptable officer could not be found
in the State than Flemming L. Swami.
ALEXANDER G. HORN, or Clark,
the American candidate for Secretary of State,
is native ofthe Old North Safe. Heresided
| in Alabama before he came to this State. He
has resided in Clark for several years past, and
has held several Offices at the hands of the peo-
| pie, of that county. He is a lawyer by profess
ion. He is now the editor and proprietor of the
Quifnada Iafelttgencer, . paper whose columns
give evidence Of chaste and racy writer. His
antecedants are Wing. He is personally pop
ular at home, and regarded by all as MOBILES
hearted, amiable and intelligent gentleman, and
npver has the Office of Secretary of State been
/ filled by man bettsF quaiified % give general
satisfaction than .Alick" H~rn.
RICHARD s. STITH, of MarshaII.
is the American candidate for Treasurer. We
know not the place of his nativity, yet we do
know that he IS not foreigner by birth or in
feeling, but he is true-hearted Native Ameri-
can. He is man of unspotted reputation, en-
Toys the confidence and respect of all who know
ND 10 ID b.,r;
man. No man in the State is better qualified
for the Office than Col. Stth.
JOHN C. CARPENTER, Of Kinds.
is the American candidate for Clerk of Superior
Court of chancery. He is native of New
York, and has resided in this State for fifteen
Years. Every one who knows him accords to
him all those traits of character which make up
the Christian gentleman and the good citizen.
The american party. with singular unanimity,
selected him who never sought any Office as their
/ candidate.
WILLIAM A. LAKE, Of Warren,
The American candidate for Congress in the
i ourth district. is native of Maryland aud has
resided in Warren County over twenty years. He
lsa lawyer OF q lucrative practice. He is also
an extensive planter, Ali who know him award
to him the possession of all those noble and manly
traits that dignity and adorn hnmnn nature
He is true hearted southerner, devotedly at
tached to the Institutions and alive to the inter-
3 ests aud prosperity of the South. His antece-
!. dents are Wing. In the halls of Congress he
!, would command the respect of all parties AMI
would soon rank high as an eloquent and able de-
!, batter.
!. Genl. r. u. Starke.
Our Candidate for the State Senate is ma
tive of Virginia--a man who from an humble
7 beginning has elevated himself to q position q
: moBg his fellow citizens. Gen. s. possesses tall
ents of the first order and in the money places of
trust held by him he has discharged them with
honor to himself and fidelity to his consttuants.
! AS public speaker he has no sup rior in the
State for Argument and eloquence He viii
: be an honor to this District in the Senate and
: ed by an overwhelming majority.
DIR. B. h. Holmes.
American candidate for the lower House has
3 although quite young man for himself an evia-
bic position among his fellow citizens for talents
cleverness and in fact everything desirable, as
man and citizen. Dr. HI. is native MISSISSIPPI
pialr and has always been known as q firm, con-
: sistant and unwavering Democrat. As spea-
e ker he always commands the entire attention OF
a his audience The IS logical and evinces an en-
tire command of the subject be discusses no
man during the canvass has made more sacri-
b ices or rendered more efficient service TO the
: great cause of Amercanism in our County and
that it will be appreciated his overwhelming
!. majority over as clever men as Col J. M,
I Sharp, and MI. Barksdale will abundanty test.
;eIE.
/ - M. YergeR, q
!. Is also candidate of the American party for
/. the lower house Of the Legislature and proud
: are the party of their noble standard bear.
: ers. Yerger Is . native Of Tenessee bat reu1ov.
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