The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-10-02
TO THE DEMOCRACY OF THE FIFTH JU-
DICIAL DISTRICT


FEnbow DEMOCRATS Several months ago,
| was selected as the Democratic candidate
for District Attorney, by Convention called
for the purpose of making suitable nomi'
nation. Immediately after this event, it is
we'll known, that Ientered upon the canvass
with all the zeal and energy in my power,
determined that the Democracy should tH-
umph if unliring labor and perseverance on
my part, would consummate that end
Notwithstanding The varied and numerous
obstacles thrown in my path from different
aud unexpected quarters, the petty ISLANDERS
ana miserable misrepresentation originated
and circulated by per onal am political mall
ice, have done my whole duty, as every just
man, noticing the canvass, will admit, to that
pa,ty 10 whose interests have been devoted,
in the sunshine Of success and the gloom OF
defeat, the enthusiasm of my youth and the
marured strength of my manhood. Let 9th
ers have done what they may for the party
aud its nominees, jusuce will not deny to me
the metit Of having abo ed with unhaggng
and unwsaued zeal and industry throughout
the District for that success which is in the
power Of, and could be achieved by the
Democracy if united.
| have travelled more than fifteen hundred
miles through the dust, rains, and heat oi
summer, TO the injury of my health have
expended more than llbefally of my limited
means; have sought my opponent whenever
aud wherever he has addressed the people
and wuh all my humble talent, have faith
fully advocated and defended the principles
aud practices of the Democracy, and have
struggled to produce that concert and unity
Of action upon which victory is consequent
and without which il may not be achieved
Ii, unfortunately, | have failed to effect thu
concentration OF strength and the party bC
divided and dioafected, appeal to ever!
just and intelligent Democrat who has hear(
my speeches, whether the failure is due tC
the slightest negligence on my part, or tC
the want of facts and arguments showing the
necessity of harmony in our ranks, in tht
present emergency. Bui after having done
in my humble estimation, aud in the opinion
Of my personal friends, my whole duty tC
the Democracy, to the last "jot and little,
at this late period in the contest, report
| injurious TO the nominee and the party, has
gained wide circulation in some OF the
counties, to the effect that | WAS unfairly and
Improperly nominated How Ibis could
possibly be, | ain totally at loss to compre
bend, inasmuch as the respective candidates
had intelligent and honorable friends to qua d
their interests in The convention. However
this report, coming, as have been informed
from members OF my own parIy-or let il
have originated anywheIe-has produced
much dissatisfaction, estrangement and alien
alton. Now, all who know me, will readily
admit that if had ever thought such to be
The case, | would not have accepted The
nomination, and thus cause disaffection. /
| know my heart, its chief desire and hope
has been the elevation OF the Democracy anC
the triumphant success Of its great and glo
rious principles, o my country the beacon
light Of safety the hallowed ark in whcl
might repose lis peace; prosperity and happ
ness. 10 this end have ever laklred
without variabeness or shadow of turning.
nor shall it ever be said, if l may prevent
that | have been instrumental in producing
division in our party ranks. AS it is, ever
now, after he devotion of much of nv time
labor, and limited means, and of all the lit.
Tie ability | may possess in order to bring
victory TO our whole ticket 10 the District
my selfrespect, sense of duty to mysel
and party, as well as other, to me, irportan
considerations, induce the conviction that
should no longer remain in the fell as
candidate for the Office of District Attorney
With emotions of deepest gratitude, return
my kindest and warmcst thanks to ihos,
who have given me their support and kin
encouragement as the Democratic nominee
10 those of the Democracy who have with
drawn, or have not grantes. their aid, wouI,
say, that reward is not, and never will be
the test of my devotion to my par and t
my principles, and in the language Of tn
great and lamented Quitmau, | "pedg
myself to them and TO the country to serv
as faithfully IN the ranks" as | would i
offc'a position. Respectfully,