The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1859-03-02

VINO VIII be our next Governor
DEAR CLARION As indicated by the
above caption, propose. if admissible, to
call the attention Of your readers to a
matter which does, or should. interest
every citizen Of this commonwealth. And
what may say in this connection Is not
intended to provoke controversy or elicit
gratuitous comments upon the author or
the subject, but merely n make some
suggestions in reference toni important
matter.
Very soon the controlling party in this
State will be called upon in Convention to
select candidates for executive, judicial,
and other State Offices and it behooves
every good citizen to have regard As to
who shall he selected. And hence the
propriety Of mooting fairly and fully the
comparative claims and qualifications Of
those likely to become bidders for popu-
lar favor, by reason Of their supposed lit
ness for important trusts; and as 1t Is i'm
possible for every voter 10 know every
man Of prominence in the State. desire
to submit a few remarks and facts to the
readers of the Clarion. concerning the
Hon. T. J. ITrDsoS. of Marshall County, in
connection with the Office Of Governor,
thereby adding my testimony to the nu-
merous Hattering communications which
| have already emanated from different por-
tions of the State in his behalf. From a
~somewhat intimate acquaintance with Dir.
llrDsoN, together with some opportunities
of knowing how the popular pulse beats
towards him, | am prepared to say he
would be entirely acceptable to the peo-
pie, and if chosen TO that high office Will
make an able and efficient Executive, one
that viii reflect credit upon the State and
people.
! Mr.. HfDs5S was ',trsA-i.4 the State of
| Tennessee, but, while an infant, his parents
moved to North Alabama, where he re
manned until he arrived at manhood, when
he settled in Marshall County, Mississippi,
whore he has ever since resided, being
now about thirty-live years of age. lie
was left at an early age to the care Of a
mother, towards whom he was ever obedi-
ent and kind and his great ambition, as
a bov. was, to merit and retain the love and
confidence of his associates. Having en-
| joyed tie advantages Of thorough edu-
cation, he studied with the view of enter
ing upon the practice of law; but having
a great passion for domestic pursuits and
country life, he abandoned his profession
for whih ne was well fitted and qualified
and beame a tiller of the soil. and has
been one of the most successful planter.
in the State. In politics, he is a Sat
| Rgktg Democrat, and has never vet voted
arain< his party or its organization. Fol
the last twelve years he has been general
ly known in North Mississippi as one who
has never wavercd in his political faith
working. in or out Of office, zealously iol
the cherished principles OF his party. Al
though repeatedly urged by his friends, he
per,istcntly refused all nominations iol
office. until the Know Nothing Organiza
ton threatened to overwhclm the coun
/ try and fill all offices OF profit and honoI
with the mvrmidon- OF the sworn league
when he wa, nominated and triumphant
" elected to a seat in the Legislature o
the State. IL were useless to attemp
here to enumerate his valuable service
as a member Of that body, as they ar,
known to every one convcr-ant with it.
doincs within the last four years lie i
President of the Agricultural Bureau, o
which ne was the prime mover and ruling
spirit. seeking to dignity and elevate tn,
profession to which he belongs. and t
which all others are subseryient, by bring
Ing to it, support legislative countenanc,
and assistance: and by this one act he ha
endeared himself to every farmer in Mis-
sis,ippi. and rendered his name a house
hold word
Mr. IIUDsoS possesses a mind eminentl.
practical. and a genial. amiable heart
which attracts all who come within his in
: huencc. and if elevated to the Chief Magi,
) tracy Of the State, will discharge the du
ties and honors o. that high position t
the satisfaction of all. At least, so think
your humble correspondent from the
, PINEY WOODS.