The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1857-03-19

Of his being Governor Of Virginia, Mr..
Floyd could take no part in the discussions
Of the compromise measures Of 1850, vet
he was known to be an ardent opponent of
them, whilst he did not concur in the views
of the politicians in South Carolina, who
advocated secession rs necessary conse-
quence of them During every Presidential
campaign since 1886, Mr.. Floyd has been
an active supporter Of the Democratic can
dida,es. Personally, Gov. Floyd is exceed
ingy popular in his State. lie is fluent
speaker on the stump, possesses considera-
ble talent and versatility, and from his ex-
perience in various public offices, will no
doubt be found fully competent for tho du-
ties Of his new position. Governor Floyd
is between 45 and so years of age, and is
III the undiminished enjoyment of physical
health.
OF coNNEcTIcUr.
The new Secretary Of the Navy is well
known as the late United States Senator
from Connecticut, and as sound national
man. lie was. for short period, Attorney
General Of the Uuted States, under Presi-
dent Polk, having succeeded Mr.. Clifford,
when lie was sent as Commissioner to
Mexico. Personally, lie is exceedingly pop
ular and accomplished. lie is over so
years Of age.
SECRETARY OF TIE 1NTER1oR-noN. JACOB
THOMPSON, OF MISSISSIPPI.
The Secretary of the Interior has been a
member of the House of Representatives
for Mississippi during several Congresses.
lie IS an able speaker on the floor and quite
an industrious member in reference to every
measure Of practical Importance before the
House. lie is a free trader, State Rights
Southern Democrat, but ty no means Sc
ccssionist. Mr. Thompson was one of the
candidates for Congress on the State ticket.
in Mississippi in the contest between the
compromise and anticompromise parties
OF 1850, which Immediately succeeded that
agitation. On that Mr.. Thompson was de-
featcd, and has never since been :. canli-
date for public position. lie is man Of
some eloquence, good practical abilities,
and is between forty anu forty five years of
age,
POSTMASTER GENERAL AARON yESADLE
BROWN, OF TENNESSEE.
The Postmaster General was born in
brunswick county, Virginia, in the year
1905. His father was an old revolutionary
soldier, having enlisted ut very early age
in the continental army. lie participated
in the battle of Trenton, and encountered
the hardslIips Of the encampment at Valley
Forge. Governor Brown was educated in
Moth Carolina, and graduated ut Capel
Hill, i'll 1914, in the same class with Sen
ator Mang"m and ex Gov. Manly, of that
State.
IL" sat in the Tennessee Legislature until
1886 when he was elected to Congress, and
held that position until ls45, when he de-
clncd reelection, and run successful
race for Governor against E. II. Foster, a
man OF great popularity. Since 1917, Gov.
Brown has held no public Office, but was n
Presidential elector in 1913 and 1862
lie was also chairman Of Il committee on
resolutions i'll he Baltimore Convention. of
1852, and he had the honor to report the
platform then and there adopted. lie is Il
line stamp orator, and State Rights man
OF the strict constructionst school. In.
character, lie is said TO resemble Mr.. Mason.
who was Secretary Of the Navy under Mr..
ioik. lie combines suavity of manner
with untlenisled character, great ipdus,ry
and talent During the iast campaign I've
Iahored very zealously for the success of tile
Democratic nominees. 1t was to Gov.
Brown, when member Of Congress. some
twelve<or thirteen years ago. that Gen.
Jackson addressed his celebrated letter in
favor of the annexation Of. Texas. Gov.
Grown is in; his e2a ysss b1t;owibg to his
active. and. temperais!I iagenslsJly ta- a.
ken to Ee ten years Younger =:
ATTORNEY -GENERAL-JEREMIAH g. pLAcK,
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The Attorney GcacraIship has fallen. into
able hands Judge Black is considered to
fbe 'amoag. one Of the, most accomplished
and able jnrists in Pennsylvania. HE was
formerly sonesof the Dia.rict Judges Of tia.
State, but on't6e ,law requiring all judges
70 be elected y the people going into ef.
fec, he wass chosen one of tGssate Ss,
Isp.eme sdt lodges. He is insase prime
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