The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-10-06
Our Candidates.

IOi WIG A1VHioihtuiSy WV
hos presented to the people Of East Feliciana,
two candidates, every way worthy Of their en-
tire confidence and support. Mr.. Haynes has
been n resident of this parish, for some fifteen
or eighteen years, and is well known by almost
every person within its limits as one Of our best
citizens; as high minded and honorable gen.
tleman in every sense Of that term that he
has the judgment to perceive and the ability to
promote the best interests Of our parish and
state, as we'll as the dearest rights Of the South
no one can, in justice deny. Born and reared
in the adjoining state, nurturcd in the true doc
trines of Jefferson and Madison, he has stead
ily maintained and defended those great prin-
ciples Of constitutional liberty which constitute
the foundation pillars Of this great Union Of
Sorreignties. The people of the parish will find
IN him faithful, vigant and able representa-
tive. one who deserves their confidence, and
we hope for the honor and interest Of the par.
| ish will receive their general support. 40
Our other legislative candidate, Mr.. Jones,
is also from Mississippi, but has been resident
of this parish since the war with Mexico, in
which he bore gallant part he was volun-
tcer in Capt. Cooper's company, from Wilkin-
son C'y, and went ont in the first Mississippi
Regiment. At the storfning Of Monterey, by
, Gen. Taylor, he was in the hottest Of the fight.
. All know the gallant part which this regiment
acted in that desperate charge through the bar.
loaded streets Of the city In that engagement
he received three wounds fortunately slight
the marks Of which he will carry to his grave
!. After the capture Of Monterey, Gent Taylor
; honored his company by selecting it as his bod,
gnard. Nor did his services to his country
I, end here. He was also in the battle Of Buena
Vista, where the gallant conduct Of his cont
pany was rewarded with another mark of higf
distinction that Of each member Of the com
being permitted to retain and keep their rifle
and appendages as mementos to their childrer
and friends of their gallant conduct in defence
; of the rights and honor of the American M
ton. These sacred tokens he now has in hi
possession Mr.. Jones is now substantial
: and most respected citizen of our parish {
: gentleman 'of marked ability and sound judg
! ment, true state and southern rights man
;, and every way qualified to make us most use
" full and able representative.
Our parish candidates are oil well know
!, and their names ore passport to every man.
: confidence.
WILTON Patterson-wc need but mcntio
n his name, and to say the "obEee seeks the man.
:. The people will ra lily around him. ra
d Our young friend, W. w. Moore, is a pa
e tern,of industry, zeal and activity. He richl
y and truly deserves the support of every citizel
who would reward youthful energy and homes
Q, ambition and effort to rise in the world. Ele'
,r Willis, and we will vouch for it, that he wi
u make us faithful, trustworthy, active and
Or ergetic sheriff.
re Joseph Dra1cdy, is just as regular, true ar
I'd faithful to his duties, as the sun in his dai
course If any body expectsto get any bctt
I'd assessor in this parish, we do not know who
&C will be then let all recolcct the old and trl
to motto, "whcn we are doing WELL we shou
r. never risk the chance Of doing better"
o' Our same old Coroner, MeGhee, is still {
~ hand In him, the tree may be judged by
u. frnits he makes q good Coroner attentive
VI his duties, and has demonstrated that he is c
- pable of making good cx-onicio sheriff.
Mac must be elected over the Bishop
all means. Now, gentlemen candidates, spre
yourselves and do your duty.