Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-03-14


HowsLL Conn, of Georgia, has won a
{, enduring reputation by the commsndin
: ability with which be has discussed and tn
bcldness with which he has defended tn
rights guaranteed by the constitution. II
: was born in 1915, in Georgia and conse
: qucntly is but forty.two. After graduating
at a southern college, he entered upon tn
practice Of the law, and exhibited ability 81
mark, that in 1887 he was chosen by tn,
Georgia legislature solicitor general. In
ls42 he first appeared in the national field
by an election to congress. In this body
he took rank among the foremost debaters
and was reelected for four successive terms.
In ls49 he was chosen speaker of the house.
Succeeding this service he was chosen in
1858 governor Of Georgia, and in 1855
again was returned to congress, where his
power was universally felt, and his fitness
for leadership as universally acknowledged.
So elevated has been his patriotism SO ir-
reproachable is his private character; 50
industrious his habits; 80 clear his intellect
that it is conceded on all hands that he is
worthy of the responsible post to which he
has been called, and if prior service be
any test, it is guaranty of an able and
faithful administration Of the treasury de.
partment.
JOHN B. FLOYD is of Virginia, where
his eminent services to The democratic par
ty won for him wide popularity. He
has powerfully supported the democratic
candidates since 1885, He is an eloquent
speaker; has held many and various pub
lie Offices; was governor Of Virginia in
1850; and has evinced administrative n.
billty of high order. An opposition
journal comedies that he possesses con.
siderable talent and versatility, and from
experience in various Offices will no doubt
be found competent to his new position, -
lie made an able reply to Mr.. Bankss
speech from the steps Of the Merchants
Exchange, New York, and was demo-
cratic elector in the last election.
ISAAC TouCY, of Connecticut, has had
long and wide experience, both in his own
state and in the general government. He
served in the house of representatives from
1885 to 1889; in $40 he was elected gov
ernor Of Connecticut; in 1852 was chosen
senator; and, in every station TO which he
has been called, has exhibited ability and
judgement. He was fearless advocate
of the Nebraska bill, and his arguemcnt
for this great measure will be monument
of his patriotism and craftsmanship long
after the assaults of faction shall have been
forgotten. To fine ability, Mr.. Toucey
has a private character above reproach;
fidelity to his friends as true as the needle
is to the pole; and the President in him
will have a constitutional adviser who
knows how to appreciate tie difficulties, and
to estimate the patriotism and sacrifices of
those at the north who stand by the nation
al compromises, and are laboring to recall
this section of the country back to fidelity
to the constitution.
JACOB THOMPSON, Of Mississippi, sever
ed several years in congress from 1889 to
1851; and distinguished himself by his
industry, practical knowledge of business,
and good sense. He applied himself faith.
fully to measures of high Importance, which
he discussed with ability and eloqucnce
and stern integrity. He, like Gov. Brown,
is state rights southern democrat; but
also like Governor Brown, did not, in the
contest whenthe 1850 compromise measures
were enacted, go with the extreme southern
wing. He has great frmness of character;
large personal popularity; thorough knowl-
edge of public affairs; and is emphaticolly
a working man, having in him the quail
ties that go to make up administrative a.
bility of high order,
AARON V. Brown, is by birth Virgin
ian. He early distinguished himself as q
lawyer in Tennessee, and was the partner
of President Polk. He was senator in
the Tennessee legislature from 1891 to
1927, and representative in 1881 and
1882, where he earned a solid reputation
as debator and legislator, From 539 to
ls45, he served in congress as a member of
the house, His speeches on the freedom
of elections, ""the burning Of the Caroline"
against the tariff, Of lsi2, against the tis-
cal bank bill, on the remission of Gen
Jackson's fine, on the Florida treaty, and
on the Oregon bill, are pointed to by his
friends with pride as evidences of his supe.
rior ability. In ls45 be retired to private
life, but was met on his re-. urn homo with