The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-10-16
oRREspoNnENcE OF TgE DEM0oRAT.


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terized the department of candidates Is, in a.
measure, numbered among the pleasant memories
of the dusty campaign. Amid the din and
clamor of the aspirants for the several Offices,
there were many laughablc scenes-"many ri
dicuous redundances," as an acquaintance of
mine would say-which the high excitement of
the contest unceremoniously passed by, without
bestowing an encouraging smile.
Decidedly the most interesting and amusing
race we had was for the Lieut.. Colonelshp Col.
Thompson of the Advocate, and Col. Weaver of
the Advertiser, were the candidates. Both are
young men both editors both came to the
county nearly the same time; both are favortes
of their respective parties; and both entered the
same time, which, after dashing race, was won
by the Advocate, with the rolling majority of
1879. The Advertiser held the age on the Advo-
cate, but the latter, with the speed of thought
elasticity really surprising. His 'pair'' will do
to "call" on again. Thompson has an irresistible
magnetism about him which will render him
formidable competitor before the people.
Your correspondent is highly pleased to know
that the graceful and pungent writer in the col
umns of the Vcksburg Wing has been elected
Colonel of the Warren county regiment. We
were rolicking boys together nearly twenty
years(?) ago, and the Academy Green" and Col
likes" amiable disposition have left an impres
sion on me- which counteracts the little bitter
pangs created in that ''voiceless world of woes"
Here's to you, Colonel; may you wear your
'blushing honors" gracefully. In this county,
Maj. McCardle, "the Warwick of the Vicksburg
press" | may say had scarcely any opposition.
1t is refreshing to know that the militia is Off
cered with gentlemen of such undoubted 4ualif.
cations.
In our Jail there is an individual who calls
himself Ben Barton, committed on the charge of
horse stealing. He is mere youth. He says
he belongs to gang OF thieves, who have been
depredating in various portions of the State
that they are leagued together exclusively to
each other when detected and apprehended; and
if his confederates in villainy do not come to his
assistance before our Circuit Court he will give
their names. One of the gang however, broth
er to the inmate of our Jail, and formerly dep
uty U. S. Marshal for thJ Northern District, mis-
took negro for a horse, and now awaits his
trial in the Chickasaw Jail He says, with how
much truth will not say, that men of wealth
and standing in several of the north eastern
counties are members of the gang 1t is to be
hoped that their names will be given, and, if
possible, be handed over to the tender mercies Of
the law. This young man is in an awkward
condition. If he should be acquitted of this
little peice of rascality, | understand there will
be other indictments framed against him, which
will send him to the State Prison. Withholding
the names of his associates in niquity will not
avail him anything.
Your correspondent made flying trip through
Carrollton, which was found right side up with
care" on half dozen hills. Carrollton is
hOurishing village, and most desirable place to
reside in. 1t can boast of Military Academy,
under the efficient control and management of
WI L
the State, except the Centre Hill Academy" in
De Soto county. 1t is the pride of the citizens of
Carroll. The boys are well equipped and on
drill acquit themselves admirably. The Col is an
Institute in hourishiug condition Col. Adams
Academy has good library, judiciously selected
from the standard authors of this and other
countries. The fund was raised by voluntary
Contributions, both from the boys and intelligent
citizens of the county. Gentlemen who manifested
deep interest in the'prosperity of the Academy,
assured me that they intenoed not only to make
the Academy, but its library an ornament to the
county. Every intelligent man cannot wish them
otherwise than success.
The Baptist denomination was holding divine
service, under the auspices of the resident min
ister and the Rev. Mr.. Freeman, of Jackson.
most gratifying results-several were converted
Ex-Auditor Russell, on his return from the
Choetaw Court, was thrown from his buggy, and
most severely and painfully injured-his hip was
disocated.
The election passed off quietly. Pleasants-a
Democrat-was elected Sheriff by small major
ity. Judge Cothrau-a purer man than whom
never gave dignity to the ernine-was re- elected
without opposition; also, Col E. C. Walthall to
the Office of District Attorney, without opposition
He is regarded by gentlemen whose opinions
would pass current in any community, as being
the ablest and most indefatigable District Attor-
ney in the State-a compliment as properly
bestowed as richly merited. He is not only an
efficient officer and elevated gentleman, but he
has the most striking personnel in the State
The people of that Judicial District, judging from
its official incumbents, place true estimate on
moral and intellectual qualities.
J. P. Scales, Esq, the newly-eleeted member
to the Legislature, to fill the vacancy occasioned
by the death of the late Judge Reeves, win have
his seat contested by Mr.. Merrill, although he
was elected on the 9th inst. without opposition
Judge Reeves was elected to the Legislature in
1885, and in 1857 was reelected. as was the
entire Democratic ticket without opposition, but
died Immediately after the election in 1867. The
Governor ordered special election to fill the
vacancy, and Mr.. Merrill was elected over Mr..