Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1890-07-05

Mn. EDITOR:-tn Inc laei H~ue OF iiit
NOXnbee Democrat appeared an arti'
Gle signed ~ Young Democrat" which
evidences such deep concern for tin
public veal that we can only nceotHi
for il on the grounds Of pure and IN
selfish patriotism. While we are ia
miIiar with he politics OF the present
day, we are also familiar with the
methods which are often resorted "a
to secure the advancement Of friends
or the defeat of some one We are op.
posed 10. OF curse however, The ar
ticle referred 10 is absolutely tree
from any charge of this kind. While
we have not seen MIR. Patty's public
declaration refusing 10 serve the pto-
ple of this county as a delegate in the
Constitutional Convention. doubtless
il has been made or, M least, the Dem
ocrat correspondent is 80 advised.
But let us be serious. Mr.. Beacon, and
put this matter in its proper light be-
tore the people Of the county.
The article In the Democtat 10 which
we refer was a statement 10 the ef-
rect that. whereas, Mcssrs. Patty, Mad
ison and Poindexter had declined TO
serve The people of this county as del
egates 10 The Constitutional Convcn.
tion il behooves them, the people, TO
cast about for other suitable men 10
take their places or in other words.
consider the claims of other aspirants
for the position.
Now, Mr.. Editor, while VIC are not
in the confidence of either Mr.. Patty
or Mr.. Madison and have never had n
conversation with either OF them in
reference 10 their candidacy we are
tree TO say that either Of them or both
of them will serve the people of this
county, in the Constitutional Convcn-
ton. il they so desire il.
So lar as Mr.. Patty is concerned,
We have heard him declare The p%rinci-
pie, that il was the duty of every citi-
zen ia serve his community in what.
ever public position they saw proper
10 call him, and III man could refuse
without disregsrding both obligation
and duty. Mr.. Patty has been 100
true to all of his other principles in
life foi me TO believe now that he will
violate this one. The truth is, Mr..
Editor. that Mr.. Pta;y is precminent-
~ qualitiet tor this position. and so
far as our observation goes il is the
universal desire of the people that lie
should fill it.
lie is cautious and prudent, and the
method and skill which has always
characterized him in his business rela.
lions evidences a clear judgment and
n well balanced mind. In addition TO
this, Mr. Patty is. perhaps, the best
informed maj in the county upon the
history OF his own government and
that of other countries. besides, the
prominent positions which he has al
WAYS occupied in this community, has
brought him in contact wife the first
aud ab,cst men OF this and Other states,
consequently he has had better oppor.
Iunitics for hearing all sides of II
political situation discussed than most
any and else. lie is a close observer
and a closer rcasoncr, and has doubt
less, made a practical application of
every proposed change TO the organic
that has come within his reach,
and We venture the assertion that
has not been an article written.
nr a proposed chnuge from the pres
nnt constitution thai has not received
has careful aud thoughtful con.ioera
ton. But 10 sun the whole matter