Vicksburg weekly herald., 1877-08-03
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The Party Cannot Afford 1t
Gen. JOneS HamiItOn's Case
Considered.

The Party Cannot AGord 1t
Gen. JORes HamiItOn's Case
Considered.
Editor VickSburg Herald.
Some comment has been made upon
the controversy between the HERALD
and General Jones S. Hamilton, and
while | do not wish to become q party
to that controversy, there are neverthe-
less 9 few admitted facts--some of which
Il has ELECTED, to which 1t is proper
that the attention Of the Democratic
people of the State should be directed.
In the first place the General was elect
cd City Clerk OF the City of Jackson
several years since, under Republican
Administration, as compromise can
didate 1t is true, and is still City Clerk.
In the second place, General Hamilton
was appointed either by Governor
Ames, Powers, or Davis Brigadier-
General Of the State Militia.
In the third place he has been enjoy
ing the emoluments Of the position OF
Deputy Auditor under Gibbs, who
was q leading spirit among the carpet
baggers, during the period Of their rob.
Der rule in this State.
Fourlh-The General Is one Of the
Lessees of the penitenliary. He says
1t has not paid anything yet but the
General may, nevertheless, entertain
great expectations from the promise OF
the future. II 10 true such contract
does not necessarily work disqualifi-
cation in q candidate, but 1t indicates
that the General is hard to satisfy, as
he is now crying, like little Oliver, for
"more." Aud in the fifth place, &C.
cording to his own admission, he has
never belonged to Democratic. Con-
servative organization.
He says he is Democrat. Admit ii.
Further that he has never affiliated with
the Republican party. Admit IT,.
Nevertheless the fact remains that he
nepsr belonged to a Democratic Club.
There are good many men who are
exCusable for not joining some Demo.
cratic organization. Some were old
and inflrm, and some lived at remote
distances from such clubs. But when
young, healthy Democrat, who lived
10 the city Of Jackson with 3 Demo.
cratic organization within stones
throw of his door, neglects TO unite
himself with it, it indicates TO our
mind q decided lack Of zeal in behalf Of
the party, at whose hauds Gen. Hsmil-
ton now seeks favor.
Gen. Hamilton says be d!d not deem
it necessary to belong to any Club.
Not necessary: When George and
Hooker and Johnston and Harris and
freeman, and thousands OF other lead
ing Democrats ard Conservatives
were calling with all the eloquence
they could commsnd, upon the people
10 organize, and prepare to route the
enemy: The inquiry is pertinent in
this connection, Is 1t necessary for the
great Democralic-C Conservative party
Of the State 10 90 outside OF It's own
organization to nominate DEM
ocrat who never thought ii
necessary TO belong to any
Democratic organization. When the
people of our state entered upon that
terrible struggle for lie, that ended in
the final overthrow Of FL icalism,
MOyoVQh orq0Hi:dtiOH, everywhere
throughout the State. was absolutely
necessary; her sons were called upon
TO yield the highest energy and zeal CT
which they were capable the exigeney
demanded that every true citizen Of
the State should buckle on bis armor,
and render whatever service in his
power lay. In response to this appeal
TO the patriotism ot our people a
hos! Of gallant standard.besrcr-
led the way, toiling unCeas-
ingly by day and by night, on
the hills and IN the swamps, contrlbui-
ing their time, means and talents, 10
the cause, regardless Of every selfish
interest or personal DAT ger, and fnally
bore our banners to success.
1t seems ia me, Mr, Editor, that
other things being equal the honors Of
the State are but fitting rewards for
those who served her best in the hour
OF trial.
have 10 unk!nd feelings for Gen.
Jones Hamilton. AS YOU say, he is in
deed, a polite and clever gentleman,
and would like to see him nominated
il the party could afford 1t (: this It can
not do, because there are other Demo
Gratis whose claims upon the party, in
my judgment, take precedence before
hia