The American patriot., 1855-06-30
THE AMERICAN PATRIOT
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE, ~, 1855,
Judge Perkins.

we aTt dRdh SOioI oihCu W iONOIV W WA0t
We consider the dismissal of Judge Perkins, in
the nomination of Thos. G. Davidson, for Con-
ress. We are satiyied that Davidson at the
lime, and has since indicated the question in
the light of an open contest for the place, and
that the result is regarded by him and his
friends as triumph, obtained it is true, under
circumstances not remarkably creditable.
There is no doubt that Davidson took ad
vantage of Perkins equivocal position, while
there is still less doubt, had Perkins unequivo-
cslly announced his desire or willingness to be
nominated, Davidson would not have been
"aay rhere." .., .. &
Thus matters stood before the convention.
Perkins had written letter indicating an in
tention not to be a candidate, but still Of a
character not absolutely refusing. He appears
in person before the convention, and somewhat
modified his former declaration or refusal. He
indicated strongly, if not directly, that upon a
contingency, he would accept nomination
10 strongly and directly that he actually got
10 votes to Davidson's "a. These 10 votes
must, then, have been cast for Perkins under
full belief-nay, certainty, that he would ac-
cept, or they must have been cast for him as
against Davidson in the way OF "blanks," un-
der full belief-nay, certainty, that Perkins
would not accept, and that Thos Green Da-
| wilson was not the "best man" to represent
this district in Congress-that hewould not do.
How many of the "a who voted for David
son-thereby ignoring Perkins-did so in ig-
norance of the facts ? The fact that Perkins
would actually accept the nomination?
Under all the anterior and attendant circum-
stances, then, we think Judge Perkins ought
to have received the nomination, if for no other
reason as an approval Of his Congressional ca
reer.
We are adUised, and shall so continue to
assert, that Davidson and his friends regard
the result as a triumph-a triumph over op-
posing forces in a pitched battle. But whether
any thing contraband Of honor able warfare
we're employed, the "deponent saith not"
We recur again to the 10 votes in opposition
to Davidson, given as stated in the way of
"blanks." This mode Of voting always signi-
| fes great deal, and it is not to be expected
that any one thus voting in the convention,
meaning thereby "want of confidence" will
vote differently in November, but that the
10 will come out "blanks." This "want of
confidence" being by full proof established, be-
comes as to him and them res judicoto, and
he is thereby cut off from all pleas or motions
Except the single one for new trial or hear
ling. This he will no doubt in due time apply
|6r and attempt to adduce evidence in support
|of it. And herein he may be permitted to
show even by "hear-say" testimony, in the
absence of any better, that these 10 gentlemen
have, with 'malice prepense and aforethought," !"
|wickedly, wantonly, and malciously slandered
and in divers ways, grievously injured an in
|nocent man. And from the known generous
and forgiving natures cf some of them, nay, all,
tits to be presumed, that they will adrise as
well as rote. a renewal of confidence" They
may advise that he be admitted or taken in
ION trial, under such rules and regulations as
may be prescribed, the least of which should
be the most severe of those known to the
"strictest sect" And as the "nominee" has
some experience in the way of "discipline, !"
and the "mortfications of the flesh for the
good of the soul" he would bear up under them
with more fortitude than any novitiate who
knows not what it is even to "fast and pray"
Since writing the foregoing Judge Perkins
hac ro;I l;pt ;c;< md !.
large assemblage at the Court House, on Tues
day last. The "dress circle" occupied the
front seats, but the speaker did not seem, on
that account, at all embarrassed. But it seemed
to us that there was evident embarrassment.
both as to the subjects discussed and the mode
of discussing them. He did not seem to feel
that he was standing on proper ground and
We are perfectly satisfied that a large portion
Of his andience-not those particularly of his
own party would have been grati6ed if such
had been the case, for, his Congressional career
has won golden opinions from all.
We do not design to give any thing like a
full history of his speech, as it was designed
to be an account of his stewardship while in
Congress. We shall only call to mind some
passing incidents.
We premise by saying that the Judge is
what may be termed "forcible speaker. y
Understanding his subject well, he approaches
it with confidence-that he imparts to his
hearers the same which he himself possesses
his tone is mild, while candor seems to be the
reigning clement The Judge evidently pos
sesses all those qualifications which should
have forbidden his retirement into private life
IL has not otten occurred that any district ir
!ne State has been more ably represented thar
bis. A'a Z