The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-07-22
Letter from Graves COunty-The
senatorial Race.
MAYFJELD, KY, July IS, 1871

MAYFJELD, ky, July IS, 1871.
THE COURIER IN GRAVES.
Mr.. EDITOR 1t would astonish you
to see with what avidity the few copies
of the Hickman Courier taken at this
place, are sought, and more particularly
since the senatorial race opened, Every
man, woman and child about Mayteld
are politicians, and take the liveliest IN
terest in elections. For my osn part,
ever since your state aid controversy
with the Paducah Herattd, have been
Intending TO subscribe for the Courier,
but ike many otherg good intentions, have
deferred until now I endorse your
liberal course, and with no disposition to
fiatter, PRONOUNCE the Hickman Courier
the Ecesf as well as the souadest paper IN
IN Western Kentucky.
IMPORTANCE or CONTEST.
I regard the present contest for the
Senate, between Capt. Clark and Maj
Hale, IS more important IN its Interior
results than any local race since the war
Clark's position is ia obedience to aud
in exact harmony with the National De
nocraey - foreshadowed by the con
trolling Northern States, and every priu
cipie OF common sense tells u, We mus
co operate with the Northern Democracy
or submit to eternal deteut-Teuoe,se
voted for the Senter party and therebs
beat the Brownlow and Stokes party, anl
her people are iree-the same was true
in Missouri.
POSITION or cANDIDAT4s
Your statement of their positions en-
bodies the whole facts. From Clark
sts ndpoint we see the promise OF peac
aud quiet to the land, and Il chance tor d
restored berty through Democratic vac
tory, winch atone can be obtaiued b. ca
co operating with the Northern Democ
racy " hlie the logical rest Hts OF Hale
POSITIONS certain strife, continued detea;
aud In time the imminent danger OF
another civil war, because the policy
keeps alice the old feelings of hostility.
bitterness aud prejudice. Civil war Is
effected by gradual approaches, aud |
Is honestly believe that the policy OF the
Bourbons will result in drenching this
tair land again in blood, if persisted in,
as | do that the sun shines Its advo-
Gates themselves, has no thought of it
now, bat keep the old sores alive few
more years and add to them continued
defeat and a consequent continued oppres-
sion. coupled with somew hat renewed
strength and somewhat obliviousness
Of past bloody scenes, and what will re
suit? May every voter weigh these iucts
calmly and spassionately.
OUR LEADING MEN ENDORSE IT
But Il ne could waive these consider
atoms, the fact that Clark position Is
endorsed BY nearly every leading Demo
crat IN the United States, should. induce
US to stand By him. Ia our own district.
for Instance, Judge VIM. Lindsay one
of our Supreme Judges eudorsez the
position, aud has repeatedly aud warmly
expressed himself to the effect. sewing il
was not only the most important, but the
only issue of real moment before the PEG
pie Judge Boon, our Circuit Judge,
tavors the proposition, and | understand
only last week negro testimony was re
ceivcd in his court Capt c l. Randle.
our Commonwealth Attorney, is an out
spoken, bold and earnest advocate of the
policy What three men are better
qualified, from their position and great
bold on the peoples confidence to judge
OF the Issue.
CLAEK's FRIENDS ENTHUsIAsrIC.
Clark friends here are enthusiastic
They claim that Clark will carry Graves
county by 800 votes, some say more aud
some say less. and [ am really of the
opinion that be will carry it by very
good vote Most Of the country precincts
are for him. Mayfeld and Morses
are his weakest points. have met
parties from Fulton Station. vho say
Clark wall carry the UPPER precincts Of
Fulton by big majorities. and am also
told that in Hickman county he will car
~ every precinct except Moscow and
Clinton, aud that he might carry them,
but that some lawyers feel themselves
aggrieyed by Ciark's jokes on their pro
fession