The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1859-12-15
Hon. G.. III. Morrison ANA the
SpcakeYss,is,, 49, n}5.t

The newspaper press Of the State has been
rife of late with the name of the worthy and
talented gentleman whose name heads this
column in connection with the office OF Speaker
Of the House of Representatives. at the ensuing
session. We took occasion during the late can
vass 10 givea brief sketch Of The professional
and political career of our esteemed townsmar,
who hae grown up ia tliis community ard is
identified by socinl and political position ard
fortune emphatically with the interests of the
country. t"a"' '
I OF enlarged and liberal views on political
questions although identified Will, the Demo
lcraey fronlshis earliest manhood, he possesses
in All eminent degree those qualifications of
mind and habits Of practical industry aud close
attention to business, that are Indispensable
to the proper exercise of duties MS lahorious
and unccasing as those Which appcrtain to the
presidency over legislative assembly. At,he
same time, our favoritc candidate is .Ly no
means deficient in that patient courtesy and
amcnity of manners With go so far to a!lay
the bitterness Of party spirit, that sometimes
unfortunately claractcrzcs The debates of
legislative bodies in times Of political excite.
mrnt. r..
II, the office Of the Sheriff, MS District Ator-
ncy, Receiver Of the Public Monies at the Land
ol!lcc, and as State representative, he Aus dis
charged his public duties TO the satisfaction of
the Government and The community.
His popularity at home is best cstabli he'd by
the fact, that his majorit,s always exceed
largely The vote of his party.
We are no fulsome ranrgyrls,s of public
men or worshipprrs Of the rising sun, but our
simple advocacy Of the claims of c. III. Morri-
son, Eq. to the distinguished position referred
to, is based upon the knowledge VIC have Of the
man--that he has been always found equal to
the occasion. and that be has " life OF devo-
ton 10 bis duty towards Ills constituents
earned reputation above rcprpach.
AZ This time, the services of such men where
Independence of character united with extern
siye capacity and unqucstionod moral worth
are combined, are needed 10y the State. We
should select the hest men Without regard to
LEGALITY. il is true, but we submit to our bro
thren Of The democratic party throughout the
State, that tho selection we approve though
originating in the most influential presses of
the State) would we feel well grounded in
saying. effect much towards a thorough union
OF Our party on all The great questions that Mt
present agitate our State and arc likely TO be
objects of debate in tie next Legislature.
II ought not to be forgotten, that, perhaps
there is no man North Of Red River better
acquainted with tho local wants of this part of
the State. On questions affecting the great
agricultural wants and interests of Nerh
Louisiana, the peopl. will lna In our candidate,
not only u Jealous friend of their rights but
one completely cogniaant of the best and most
practical modes of forwarding and securing
those interests. .... &. ..a=,-.s ..-r . e ~
The Stateof Louisiana has been to an extent
almost muniilcent, the beneficiary of the Gov
ernment of the United States and the proper
development of the resources thus placed in
her hands, opens q glorious future for the
agricultural development of our noble State
Elevate Those men to high places, who know
their duty, and knowing have the ability and
honesty to perform it. -.g.. s..te.t.f