The daily clarion. [volume] (Meridian, Miss.) 1863-1866, 1865-10-08
- truly ennaerva,ive or patriotic man at

the North will condemn him and II was |
! for this, as | am informed, the Federal |
officers at Vicksburg who had acquired |
citize n.hip in the State by their long resi-
dence in that c.ly, not only voted GU
electioneered for him. Soldiers, though
enemies. respect each other. In peace
! they can be the truest friends.
Gen. Humphreys was born in this State
and is now about ffty-three years OF age
Though thoroughly educated. ne mas
made farming his profession IS qul'S
plain in appearance, and unostentatious
in manners. He entered the Confederate
service as Captain of the Sunfower GUARDS
in July 1861 III the September follow
| lowing he was commissioned as Colohei
of the 2Ist Regiment, and was promoted
to Brigadier General in July 1868. he
narticipated and disting guished himself III
ali the campaigns of the @rmy OF North
ern Virginia. He was rot present. at the
final surrender, being absent on account
OF wounds received at the battle OF Berry
Vile. Those who have served under HIM,
all praise him-almost idollze him; ana
on the day of the election the members
of his old Brigade displayed by their zeal
their devotion TO their old leader.
The returns from the lower part of the
State. show that DIR. g. X. Marshall re-
} ceived in some places quite a comph
mentary vote for Governor. or course he
was not candidate. The Reverend Doc
tor, by the way, came Uery near being Mr..
Seddon's successor as Confederate Secre
tary of War. This fact is not generally
known, but his nomination for the place
} was very favorably considered. What
splendid thing for the success OF has emil
grafton policy, that the honor was not
forced upon him. A lucky escape, GER
tainly.
The returns thus far received indicate
that Brougher, Echols, Swan n and Hook
er are elected as the other State officers
, Mr.. Potter is undoubtedly elected TO th
; High Court iu this District; Judge VIM
D L. Harris in the one above and it Is
t thought that Mr.. Stafford is ahead in the
j one below.
e The Representatives elect in Hinds
j. County are Lemuel Hudson, George Bo
, die, and James NJ. Dots1n. They are
= all three intelligent and conservative
8 gentlemen. Col Thomas is elected
;. Sheriff over VIM Flirchild by nine votes;
e and Capt Ratliff is elected Probate clerk
a by majority of four votes over his
L
|. I see YOU have hoisted the name of Gov
t Sharkey for the United States Senate
l. Thousands of your readers will secone
n the nomination. And as you modest,
@ decline to suggest another name, vii
IS mention two, between whom it is Difficult
y 70 chose-Wm. Yerger and Fulton An
j derson. agree with you fully tha
If geographical lines should not be con
q sidered in the first election. Capacit!
!, and availability are the paramount con
.e siderations.
ss The Legislature is most likely to b.
,e without off GERS to serve them. Thre,
r candidates are already announced 70
v. clerk of the House, and one or more 20
le Secretary of the Senate The aspirant
ss for doorkeeper, and other subordinat
lv positions are numerous. There will b
several candidates for Superintendent Q
ly the Peitentiary, on the presumption tina
1r the institution will be rebuilt at an earl
,t day. Mr.. w. A. Herrel, for so man,
,r years connected with the concern, is
at candidate for the position, and one NOR
e. competent or peculiarly qualified,
,e would be difficult to select. Zack Phil
,e lips is also desirous OF demonstrating hi
IN capacity in this way, and he is certainl
m a very suitable and deserving gentle
man. Mr.. Hardin, the former very POI
ular Superintendent, has removed t
Texas, and will thel efo:e not be a ,can
didate for re election. If ever we nee
such an institution as the Penitentiary
y now is the time. Crime is alarmingly o
the increase, and culprits will 90 at larg
with impunity when there is no cage i
a. rich to lock them The Penitentiar
e can be rebuilt at comparatively sma
e. expense, and il is hoped that the subje'
- will engage..the early attention of til
:: Legislature.
-, There is considerable sickness here
the delight of doctors and drug stores
verifying the old adage, its bad win
~ that don't blow somebody good"
Ay OCCASIONAL.
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