The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-12-27

boast. She undoubtedly has the ma
terial; and but for considerations of ,
local or sectional character many NOR,
of her true and competent men woult
be called ON TO serve the State. AS i
is, she has contributed to the presen
Democratic administration of Missis
sippi two capital Secretaries of State
first, the lamented, the ready and Tho
accomplished Kinloch Falconer, who
heroically gave his life to the pures
and noblest inspiration which ever
entered the human bosom-and sec
ondly, our own polite, accommodating
and thoroughly efficient Henry G.
Myers.
GEN. w. s. FEATHERsToN
stands at the head of the distinguish
bar of Holly Springs, and presents an
intellectual front and magnificent
physique which gives the world as
surance that he is full man. He is
member of the lower house of our
State Legislature, and the representa-
tives of his and adjoining counties
will probably bring him forward for
United States Senator. Without be-
ing able to judge of the strength he
will develop for this office, / can safely
say that he would make superb
Senator if elected. There is no office
in the gift of the State which he would
not honor and fill with marked abil-
ity. I consider him at once one of the
truest, ablest and most deserving men
of Mississippi.
GEN. A. NJ. WEST
is another one of Mississippi's big
men, and the State has felt the benefit
of his counsel and services. In 1876
he was a Tilden Elector for the State
at large, and his speeches in behalf Of
the Democratic ticket were character
lied by enlarged and liberal and cor
rect views. He has been true in every
emergency, and his recent disatfection
or departure from the Democratic fold
was more apparent than real, as he
abundantly showed when real occa-
sion presented itself for rallying to its
support. Gen. West may not be de-
Tended for this diversion, but he is en-
titled to praise for the turn that he
finally gave to it. For my part | want
to remove all the obstacles in the way
to his complete restoration to full fell
lowship if he desires it, because of the
faith which I have in his honesty,
wisdom, and worth.
Holly Springs has her Judge Wat
son, Il sound .urist and a sincere chris
tan gentleman, her Gen. Williamson,
Col. Strickland, Judge, Stith, Col.
Harris, the FAINT brothers, Col. Man
ming, the younger Watsons, and quite
number of other prominent and ris-
ing citizens.
GEN. II. L. WILLIAMSON
is the Mayor of the city and one of the
Olu tlIllt 1AltiO'Soii YIN
bulk of his estate was swept away by
the war, yet he has not learned how
to throw off the old style, but still
makes his elegant house the abode of
the ante-5e11um hospitality. l slept I'M
der his roof and ate at his board, and !
can say that never Jared better OF
met more charming family.
[ am also greatly indebted to my
gallant and valued friend John Cal
hoon, of the Reporter, for courtesies
and attentions. Maj. Tyler, of the
Sonth, was absent, but met the gay
and talented youth at the helm, Mr..
Sam. Patton, and he had his coat off,
which proves that he means business.
The South is the largest paper in the
State, and is well filled. Both the
papers in Holly Springs appear to be
in prosperous condition.
PINE KNOT.