The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1859-05-04

OemoCIauc meeting IN ohheA'
Ma EDlroR In the Clarion Of the 10th
inst. ! notice communication signed
"a, rejecting somewhat on the action Of
the late Smith County Democratic Con
vention, held at the Court House. during
the last term Of the Circuit Court. "A
takes the position that the aforesaid Con-
vcntion did not represent the sentiment
Of the<people Of the county. in recon-
mcgdng Col jeff Davis to the Charles
ton Convention as their first choice for the
and says, moreover. u he had
been present al the Convention. lac would
have opposed the adoption of that re~o-
luton. lie intimatcS that the democracy
treated A. g.. Brown rather badly IN not
recommending him in the above connec-
ton. don't know who Mr.. "a i. who
says he is a Democrat. and prrtcnds to
reflect the feelings aud sentiments OF the
| democracy of this county. but this
know, il sound, rather badly for demo-
crat. tried and true. to cayil at tn" action
Of some of the best. -taunchest and most
reliable Of the party. And for what p
/ That the democracy does not recommend
/ Albert Gallatin Brown to every responsible
position in the gift Of the people; amt ,us-
/ tain his position. forsooth. by saying that
/ editor Of the Boui5H RpHb'or" was as
taar4,f hiH.s,lt. at 50 gross an injustice done
10 Brown. We all love Brown. bold, faith
ul and Trustworthy. a. he is in defence of
our rights. and think he can do the state
more service in the position he now oc'u-
pies. than If he were even President OF the
| United states. and yet. would support
him. not only chcerlully, but most willing
" if lac aspircd to that position, which
every one who know. anything, knows lac
does not Brown needs no such supporters
a. ~. r." and the Brandon Republican to
nut him in the Presidential chair; and no
doubt the Governor has cried out already
in the language Of Phocion, MY God,
what have I done that my enemies thus
.honld prise mcg" If IA" is democrat
is this the way to prove his democracy,
by caviling at democrats and uniting with
the opposition. led on by the Brandon Re
publican in their mad and bitter eXecra-
tons against the democracy lie should
rather beat back the mad pillows OF op-
position. and say, thus far shalt thou come
and no farther, and by so doing. vindicate
his own faith. This kind Of democracy
won't do. Mr.. "a" The people Of this
county don't think A. G.. Brown the dem
ocratic party. nor, do they consider it a
prerequisite that all men should advocate
him for every office in order to advance
their interest with the democratic party
This i no test Of orthodoxy. But make
il absolutely necessary to try their faith by
their works. however plausible such q
hobby may be to ride into power on. The
democratic party hold no midnight eau
cuses. no subterranean assemblies are
known to them where they express then
opinions. but they hold open and above
board meetings. where all democrats may
. participate freely and unrestrainedly il
their deliberations. Why didn't thes'
dissentors come up and express by vote Of
p speech. their disapprobation to thos'
I things they are so prompt in denouncini
{ afterwards? Where does the fault rest
Surely not with Us. for it was well know
: that a meeting was to be held, and al
( were solicited to come and participate
p Sir. your own fault, Mr.. a, you an'
e your friends Where are your startin
holes, your subterfuges now.
Ihave said this much. Mr.. Editor, not
r stir up angry strife in our midst, but
+ vindicate the action Of the Convention, ,
e which was member. We want beside
u no hawks in the dove cote, no wolves j
u sleeps clothing, who flch the livery
q heaven 10 serve the devil in. ! woul
commend Mr.. "a" and all who thin
with him, to a more prudent husbandr
4 of their own resources. FED.
" z. ;. Since writing the above, the la
Clarion j. at hand. and in it the reply
X" to "A" although it covers the who
y ground. send this. and with it, the r
quest that you give it place in your e.
\ cellent paper, in justice to one Of the mel
IS her. of the Conventions. FED.