American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-06-28
Public. SpeakinQ,.

Inc canvass Tor pOlltlcal OIncs
in this county, which began la'
Saturday at Sharpsburg, was col
tinued at this place on Thursda.
before large and enthusiastic at
dience. The interest and enthus
asm displaye ed are attributable NOR
to the distinction and popularity c
the candidates than to any seriou
conflict of political views.
CAPT. JNo. T. CRATrN,
a candidate for State Senator, open
ed in a speech Of As minutes, in hi
usual witty and felioitous style. HI
recommended the adoption of thu
old probate instead of ehaneery
practice, which he characterized as
an offshoot of Radicalism abolition
Of the registration law, another
outgrowth of Radicalism; compel
tive system Of cotton weighers--i.e.,
any man who wishes TO weigh cotton
can, by paying license and giving
bond for faithful performance of
duty, set up his scales and compete
for patronage. He favors an elective
judiciary, and sweeping economical
reforms in all The departments of
government, both State and county.
Like Clncinnatus, he had left his
pillow, to aspire to position where
he could make agricultural laws for
an agricultural people. He would
vote for o. Il. Singleton for U. 8.
Senator. Capt. Jack INDUCED in a
good deal of witticism at the ex>
pense of his opponents. After him
came our talented young townsman,
T. T. SINGLETON, ESQ,
a candidate tor the same ofBce-an
ornament to the most glorious jewel
in Misslssippi's dladcm, the young
Democracy. To them, more than to-
any other agency, is due the rolling
back of the dark waters that once
our State their impetuous
valor, disdaining the cautions of
maturer years, overthrow the black
Of ignorance and corruptiOD;
and it is meet that their services
should receive a just reward. Mr..
is their fitting representa-
tive. In seeking the proud title Of
he is inspired with a lauda>
BILE ambition. He said, in subs
stance
Being strict party man, he will obey
the behests of his party under all circum-
while to anticipate and do the
will of his constituents, to fill the measure
of their confidence and trust, will be his
highest aim. With pleasantly, he referred
to his competitors. He twitted General
Greaves with y pun on his rame-safd it
s A.D.-ened his heart and decorated his po-
litical grave. OF Mr.. Cratin, he said it
was bad policy to spoil model farmer to
make a Door legislator. He advocates the
repeal of the 18th section lien law revis-
ion of the county Judiciary; restriction of
freight tariff; making the cotton weigher
elective by the people; and all needed re-
forms and economy. If elected lie will ac-
cept the Office as the servant of the people.
who would find IN him a ready advocate
of every measure that bore respectable en-
dorsemens as tending to the general good.
GEN. 8. A. D. GREAvES
next presented his claims to the
Senatorship, in forcible, dignified
and courtly manner. The General
said
1t was unexpected and unfair that he
should have to meet Mr.. Singleton as
compe ritor. Mr.. -, he sal d, had led him to
believe that he would soon seek a home IN
the far West, and while he was preparing
to meet Mr.. Cratin in a family contest, he
was attacked in center and rear by Mr.. SIS
announcements. He regretted this, for he
had to meet not only the energy and
ability of this young man but also the in
fluence and prestige of his fathers name.
Gen. G. advocates the repeal of the 18th
section lien law; abolition of the "star
chamber" grand jury system; limiting the
JusASuiCeAOu VI ihaSi5tihtco W IucH OWu
districts; repeating the statutes on action
able words and other frivolous offenses;
and electing cotton weigher by popular
vote. He pictured Mr.. Singleton, after
the convention, vending his way ON horse
back to the plains of Texas, and babe him,
with much feeling, a final farewell. The
General spoke about an hour, directing
his heaviest guns against his younger ri
val. and was attentively listened to.
Messrs. Hanbleu, Guriey, Hill
and Uncle Phil Saunders, candi
dates for the lower house. next ad
dressed the audience. Want of
space prevents our giving them the
notice they deserve, but all did
weli-Our gifted young friend Hill
especially SO.
MillinePv MIEaervll