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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1891-03-21

tion that Mississippi was represented
by 30 true and able man. They have
seen that he has ever been guided by
honor and principle.
It is greatly to be hoped that Sena-
tor Walthall may be induced to recon-
slider his decision. If he does not do
SO the people of the State will have one
consolation. His term in the Senate
will not expire until March 3, 1895, and
the people of the State will have four
more years of his services.
When men like Senator Walthall
give up their hold on an honorable and
important position, the fact is brought
home to US that the cares and respon-
sibilities of Office, and the exacting ma
ture of its duties, are often not recon-
pensed by the emoluments and honor
arising from it. Public life has such
charm for some men that they never
weary of it, but others sigh for the
restfulness of life among familiar
friends and amidst scenes that recall
the incidents of lifetime. 1t is possi-
BILE that this is the case with Senator
Walthall.-Mobie Register.
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on and attended the terrible war be.
tween the States, and to precipitate
anew the entire country into a fierce
civil conflict by most oppressive and
aggressive legislation against the
Southern people. Faithfully and de-
votedly did the Southern Senators
and Representatives in Congress repel
this assault. and nobly did the North
ern Democrats come to their aid. No
body outdid Senator Walthall in the
vigor and ability and patriotism with
which he battled for the South and for
the Union against the attacks of d pow
erful and uncompromising sectional
party. His term Of service only expires
in 1895, but it becomes necessary that
the Legislature shall elect his success
at its next session. Gen. Walthall
therefore has announced at this early
day that he has resolved to retire from
puclic life. and this at a time VIXEN his
great usefulness has been most clearly
demonstrated. II he goes out of the
Senate. Mississippi and the South will
suffer q serious loss. We trust that
his successor NAV be as able and de-
voted. but no common man can fill his
place in the public councils. s.-Nem Or
icUns picuhi,Ut.
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Senator Walthall's Card.

We read yesterday with sincere re-
greet, ard print to-day, the card of Hon.
E. c. Walthall to the people of Missis-
sippi, in which he announces his pur-
pose to retire from the Senate. and. we
suppose, from public life, at the expi-
ration of his term, which will be on
the 4th Of March, 1895. We have not
the remOtest shadow of doubt that
Senator Walthall would have been re-
elected to succeed himself. and thus be
made secure in his seat till March 4th,
1901, and we are not even sure that he
will not be SO elected in spite of his
declination. In common with Demo-
Gratis everywhere. and especially here
in Mississippi, we deeply regret this
step of the distinguished Senator. 1t
is phenomenal. Who. when and where
did any man ever know of u United
States Senator retiring from the SEN
ate when 1t WAS clear that he could re-
main there if he would? We have too
much respect. and. indeed, too much
affection, for Senator Walthall to qucs-
tion his motives, or his reasons. for re-
tiring. We have no doubt they are
substantial, and as they are satisf;cto-
ry to him, we have no right TO com
plain. Nevertheless, our pen would be
recreant to our heart If it did not voice
our deep and earnest regret at his re-
tirement. This is all we can say this
week, but we shall recur to this sub
ject again.-So1ylis Reporter.
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Senator Walthall's Letter.

Senator Walthall's letter, declining
to be candidate for reelection to the
senate, will be a surprise to the people
Of Mississippi. It will cause much re-
gret among the many admirers Of the
Senator both in his own State and else
where. For Senator Walthall has ev-
or been devoted to the interests Of the
people Of Mississippi, Of the South and
Of the whole country. His watchword
In public life has been the same as that
which ruled him during four years Of
civil war-it has ever been duty.
!. That Senator Walthall could easily
be reelected we have no doubt, We
give some expressions Of opinion else
where both as regards himself and
Senator George which 60 to prove this.
We do not believe that he would meet
with any serious opposition from the
members of the Farmers Alliance.
Thousands of them have served under
him in the Confederate army and
learned to love and respect him. 9th
or thousands have followed his career
in the Senate with pride and satisfac-
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The irregularity of the mails pre-.
vented us giving the public the full
text OF Senator Walthall's letter yes.
terday morning. tt is observable, how.
ever, that the substance Of it was given
IN our special from jackson. The SEN
ator declares his unalterable purpose
not to be a candidate for the Senate.
1t is we'll known that we earnestly
desire the reelection Of both our Sem
ators. The State has been ably and
faithfully served by them, and their
experience equips them to serve us, In
our opinion, better than any other two
men we could select. They have made
themselves acquainted with the other
Senators and are justly popular, and
being versed In Senatorial usages and
customs, they are the very men we
should select. In that branch Of Con-
gress, there are many precedents for.
reelection Of Senator'S for three. four
and five terms, and 1t Is remarkable,
that those who serve their State best
are those who are most often re-elect-
Cd: To become trained statesman re-
auires long years Of study and service.
Inc new men cannot accomplish results
70 compare to those who have had
years OF experience and training. We
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Walthall not a Candidate.

As will be seen by letter published in
tO-day's paper, Senator E. c. Walthal1
announces that he will not BE- a candi.
date for reelection to the Office of Uni.
ted States Senator, a position he has
filed with SO much credit to himself,
country and State, since March II, 1855.
This announcement will be great
surprise and disappointment to the
people OF the State, who regarded Sem
ator Walthall us his own successor. No
man in tho State could have defeated
him for the nomination, regardless of
his position on the sub-Treasury
scheme. His denomination were very
generally conceded.
Never an otfice-seeker, Walthall has
occupied the highest position in the
power of his State to confer, and has
discharged all public duties with sig
nal ability and conscientious regard for
the interests of his people, at once TAX
ing rank with the foremost members
of the Senate.
E. C. Walthall has never been a pol
itician. He lives in the atmosphere of
the statesman. He never knew how to
flatter friend or lie to an enemy.
There is no particle of the demAgogue
in his composition. He has always ac-
ted towards his fellow men in in open,
truthful, honest manner, knowing
nothing Of deceitful methods or double.
dealing. Such public men are rare.
and their places are not easily filled.
Senator Walthall says his purpose to
retire. made without consultation with
his most intimate friends, is unaltera-
BILE. The State will be the loser.-
Jackson Clarion Ledger.
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The letter of this gertleman which
has appeared in the press the past week
contained elsewhere in The Mississippi
ian, declining to become a candidate to
succeed himself in the United States
senate, has struck the people through
out the state with surprise and disap-
pointment. Whatever may be the
strength Of the movements led by ad-
vocates of the sub-treasury-and there
arc many who do not deem it fOrmida-
ble-it was a foregone conclusion too
clear and convincing to admit of a
shadow Of doubt, Senator Walthall
would easily be elected, If he would on
ly permit it.
The plane of craftsmanship which
Senator Walthall has attained in his
brief years of public service places
him on level with the foremost men
of the age. In purity of purpose, cour-
age in action and ability to defend and
wisely represent the real interests of
his people, he is esteemed by them as
the peer of any man.
It is with deep and unfeigned reluc-
tance The Mississippidn in obedience to
his unalterable decision. takes his
name from its columns as Il candi-
date.
The support given him was anima-
ted by as much zeal and unseltishncss
as could possibly be given to any man,
for verify he is n chivnlrOus. magnetic
and magnanimons lcndcr.--Jochson
-,EsSissipptGl,.
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General Edward C. Walthall has an
nounced that he will not be candidat.
for the United States senate. We have
not seen the form in which the an
nouncement is made, but, as we have
seen it stated, he does say he will OF
can no longer serve the State of Mis-
sissippi in the Senate of the United
States for controlling reasons OF Il pri
vate and personal nature.
Much as it may be regretted, in or
dinary times, the State has no right tt
demand the services of her sons wher
they can only be given at great per-
sonal sacrifice. In perilOus times, II
Mississippi demanded the services O1
Edward c. Walthall, he would answe,
with his life, If needed. Such is ou,
estimate of his patriotism.
But in the announcement that he
would not be a candidate for Senator,
our Interpretation is that he does moi
propose to follow the example of aspi.
rants for the office of justice of the
peace and constable, and button-hole
the great unwashed and bend the
pregnant hinges Of the knee that thrift
may follow fawning."
He adheres to the decent doctrine
that the office of Senator to the United
States Senate should seek the man and
not the man seek the Office. II this in
depreciation be correct and General
Walthall will say that he will serve il
elected, then ought every newspaper
in the State place his name at its head
and say, ''Walthall first, last and all
the time for the Senate of the United
States" Such shall be the inscription
at the masthead of the Biloxi Herald.
-BilOri Herald.
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Senator Walthn1l,

In another column we print a letter
from Gen. E. G. Walthal1 to the people
of Mississippi in which he announces
that under no circumstances will he be
candidate for reelection to the Uni
ted States Senate, and gives his rea-
sons in his usual candid and patriotic
style. He shows that he feels deeply
grateful to his people for the honors
they have conferred upon him, and
will serve them faithfully to the end of
his term in 1895.
Anybody who knows General WAL
thall knows that he is not the man to
enter a political scramble, for any Of
flee. He is high-toned, chivalrous,
cultured Southern gentleman, whose
refined sensibilities lift him as high
above the average politician as heaven
is above earth, and he never conde-
scends to things beneath him.
Gen. Walthall is the purest type of
genuine American statesmanship.
When his country called him in times
of war he served her nobly and faith
fully, and in times of peace, when his
State needed the services OF her best
and truest men, he laid aside personal
interests and made great sacrifices to
serve his people as their representa-
tive in the United States Senate, and
we all know how honorably, ably and
acceptably he has filled that RESPONSE
BILE position. Gen. Walthall is
not, never has been, nor never will be
an otfice-seeker. If his people want
his services they must ask for them
he will never ask to be allowed the
privilege of serving them, yet when
ever they have called him, he has
cheerfully and willing obeyed the CALL
The State cannot afford to lose the
services of such men, and it now re-
mains for them to consider him not q
candidate, but to tender him a unani-
nous reelection, and show the disaf-
fected element and little two-by-four
fellows that not only the machine pa
pers," but that the manhood-the de-
mocracy-the people Of the great State
of Mississippi appreciate the great SER
vices of a noble son of our soil by again
unanimously endorsing him.-Clarks-
dale Advance.
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GRENADA. MISS, SATURDAY MARCH 21 1891

the STANDARD does not doubt. That he
deserves it, no thoughtful, honest,
grateful man in Mississippi will ques.
tiOn. For to-day there shines in the
galaxy of names that have made Mis-.
sissippi famed the world over, for the
intellect, courage and chivalry of her
illustrious sons, no brighter one, or
one that reflects higher credit on the
civilization of the age or more honor
upon the only creature made in the
image Of God, than does that of Ed
ward c: Walthall-Mississippi's fore
most soldier, sage, statesman, superb
cititizen and peerless gentleman-clean,
pure hearted, unselfish, loyal, loving,
immaculate Walthall Meridian Stan-
d0rd.
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Senator Waltllalrs Retirement,

1t is to be regretted that Senator
Walthall should have determined to
leave the public walk in which he has
won such distinction as statesman.
His hold upon the affections of the peo-
pie OF Mississippi is as strong as was
ever that of Clay or Breckinrid ge
upon the hearts of kentuckians. His
career has been marked by the most
scrupulous fidelity TO the interests of
the people. He has been as fearless
and eloquent upon the floor Of the Sem
ate as he has been industrious and
alert in the committ ee-room. His
speeches against tn" force bin were 50
strong and convincing that the north
ern mind was more impressed by them
than, perhaps, by the utterlnces Of any
other democratic Senator. By his retire
ment the people of the state will suffer
a great loss. and it is fortunate that he
has four years more in which to serve.
The contest for seat, in the next Mis-
sissippi legislature will at once grow
very lively. 1t is not often that a leg
islaturc has two Senators to elect. as
will be the case in Mississippi next
year because of the provisions of the
new constitution, and when the legis-
lature shall assemble Il very long
struggle for the senatorial! prizes may
be expected.--Mcnphis Ipprnl-.irn-
lanch,.
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Senator walthall's Letter Of Declension,

Extracts from an elaborate edttorial.1
This action on the part Of General
Walthall does not at all surprise the
writer. It is in keeping with the plan
and purpose Of the Senator, which was
in confidence told to tho writer at his
residence in Columbus. on the 18th day
of October, 1890. 4 n He on that oc-
casion said his determination was
fixed and unalterable and for rea-
sons stated. Regretting, with all
the sorrow heart can feel that
knows no love greater than its
love for Mississippi and Mississip-
plans, the conditions that impose
the duty of declension on General
Walthall, the Standard under the
circumstances approves and applauds
his course in declining. We approve
it, because the cOgent reasons. given to
us last fall for the conteml led step
then met our earnest approvtH. \
That he would have received the en-
dorsement of q reelection, had he
asked it, by IN overwhelming majority,
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are looking at this question solely in
the interest Of the people, and without
regard to making "a place" for this
man or that man. We want the man
chosen who can best serve the State,
and we are sure the State will be the
sufferer II Senator Walthall should not
be reelected. She will suffer in her
material interests as we'll as politi-
cally.
If our party does not take up its
cause and re-elect him, there will be a
scramble for the place such as was new
er seen, and when the next Legislature
adjourns we will in all probability
realize that the party which has been
of such incalculable service is rent in
twain. If we determine to re-elect
George and Walthall, we cannot make
a mistake, and the party will be in
trim for the great struggle Of 1892.
But say some Gen. Walthall declares
he will not be candidate. That is to
be regretted, it is true, for he ought
to canvass the State in the interest of
the party. He should not permit those
with visionary, undemocratic schemes,
to mislead the people, but whether he
canvasses the State or not, we have not
the slightest doubt it is the wise and
strong course for the party to re-elect
hlm. There will be no difficulty about
it, for he is Justly one Of the most pop
ular men in the State. All we have
got to do, is to see to it that no men
are elected to the Legislature who will
not vote for him. If elected he will
serve-M must do 1t. He has simply
said to the State, he loves so we'll, IF
you have any other citizen, you would
prefer for United States Senator, will
stand aside"
The answer of the Democratic party
will be as plain and frank, that E. c.
Walthall must serve as U. S. Senator.
He has never refused to serve his par
ty and his State, and it is too late for
him to begin refusing when his SER
vices to both are absolutely essential.
Vicksbury Commercial Herald.
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IN anOther place we print to-day the
announcement made by Senator Walthall
of his retirement from official life as a
Senatorial representative of the State of
Mississippi after the expiration of his
present term.
Our surprise is great, but not equal
to our profound regret that Mississippi
Is so soon to lose the services in the
Senate of q man of such rare ability in
all the attributes that go to make up
the statesman, patriot and gentleman
a Senator who possesses the unbound
ed confidence Of his constituency of
every class and grade and who has
given back during his incumbency Of
the Office all of honor that it has con-
ferred upon him, and who has with
dignity, sincerity and faithfulness dis
charged his every duty with energy
and force, rising on every occasion to a
height and influence as to command
the respect and esteem of his most
radical opponents and the country at
large.
Senator Walthall has never been a
seeker of office, there is nothing of the
politician of the present day in him,
there has been no ambition manifested
in his whole political career beyond that
of doing his whole duty when and
where he found it to do.
There has been always an unmistaka-
BILE characteristic of pure statemanship
in the life and public services Of SEN
ator Walthall, that has abashed the
schemer and the unworthy, and tower
ed far above the lesser lights who are
mere politicians seeking to tread in
high places for which they are totally
unadapted.
There will be felt throughout the
State deep regret at the determination
Of Mississippi's honored Senator, whom
the next Legislature would have re-
elected without the slightest doubt, in
spite of the absurd attempt peing made
to create an opposition to him because
of his sound Democratic orthodoxy in
his opposition to the sub-treasury bill.
Mississippi is possessed of able men
to represent her in the United States
Senate, but it will be hard to find one
who will embody all the attributes so
completely as does E. G. Walthall, in
whom is preserved that old time court
esy, wisdom, dignity, grace, sincerity
and force, once common, but now rare
in the Senate Of the United States.
His term, however, does not expire
until the Sd of March, 1895, so that
Mississippi will have the benefit Of his
services for four years more, in the
meantime many things may happen,
we know not OF.
1t is hardly possible for any one to at
tribute Senator Walthall's intention of
Withholding his name from the election
Of Senator, to any fear Of defeat, for
there never was more loyal devotion
Of a people to their faithful public SER
want than exists among the people Of
Mississippi toward him.-Natchez Dem.
0crdt.
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REGRET EIS WITHDRAW
senator "alfliH!l Il. as the Endorsement of
LoWn'"s County.

Special to N'!npni. s't.Irl,,,';uil
COLUMBUS. Mis-. March 14.-Thcrc
i greg! regrrt f",t tN"uugh"utth;,s ser-
ton 1t the d';s.!~siinatio. uf Cen. Wal
thall to retire from nuHiir life. He
""'''@ h3v' h&d the inl"r-rmpntof of this
county tor rr-rlertinn had he consented
toAIl"" his nam" 10 90 before, the L.r-
l>iAtN,". No H!"ll is more hnnnrcl and
r'>pr,'i"d by hlsnroplc than the knight
" WaIthail
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The RetlreMcn OF .Irna.ur Wa;:lall.

The announcement by General Wal
thall, United States Senator for Missis-
sippi, that he will not be- n candidate
for reelection to that position. is
much to be regretted by all who rccog-
nize the value of the magnificent scrvi-
ces he has rendered not only to his
State, but to the entire South.
In the last Congress the leaders of
the Republican party, realizing that
their organization had no longer any
reason to exist rs sectional, war par
ty, united in most desperate and
daring attempt to renew the rapidly
dying sectional hates that had brought
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The letter OF Senator W-althall de-
claring that he would not he IL can0i-
date for recollection caused much SUI
prise and regret among his friends.
not only in Mississippi but al over the
South. senator Walthall is one of the
foremost men of the Senate to-day. and
the great service which he has rem
dered his people cannot be easily meas
ured. H. is the ablest statesman that
Mississippi has sent to the Senate since
the days of Prentiss and Davis. and as
the Southern people can i'll afford TO
lose the valuable services OF such Il
man. we are glad to hear that the
State Of Mississippi is determined 10
return him to the Senate whether Il"
is Il c;.ndidat" Or not. The liberty lov-
ing people North and South will not
souu forget III" powerful and convince
inc Ar"t.m"Ht !ir made against the
force Il :;ri !ir nii which he gay
to senator s.urmuM who led the fight
against that infamous M"asN"c.--N, "
Or!ru,.S .>itth%.
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Since writing the above | have read
the letter OF Gen. Walthall, declining
to stand for re-elcbtion, and am bound
to add that consider it the most dis
tressful thing that has occurred for
many years in Mississippi. Why, tho
whole people. without regard to call
ing. religion or class. absolutely love
him and are proud to have him repre-
sent them Fulmur Democrat" IN
J1cAson MiSsiSsippiu1.
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General Walthall in letter declines
a reelection to the United states Sem
ate. This will be regretted by all Mis-
sissippians who remember with what
devotion and patriotism he has fought
the battles in the Senate against the
attacks made on the South. There is
not man in the State who could fill
his place. Will the people consent to
his retirement? We think not.-Col,iu-
bus Dispatch.
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The announcement that Mr.. Walthall.
OF Mississippi. has decided not to be IL
candidate for ro-clcction to the United
States Senate will be received with un-
telgned regret. not only by hi, Senuto-
rial associates and his many immediate
friends, by whom he is held in the
highest esteem. but by the country at
large, of which he has won the respect
by the dignity. marlinc>s. and honest
adherence to principles that have uni
tormiy c!4'iartcr4Hed his public lie.
Republicans no less than Democrats
rern@nl"" the sterling Qlt'litiee If his
abltlt1e@, and his los 10 the Senate will
be keen.E 'cIt should H." decline 10 rc-
consider lis present dctrlminltion.-
|luM'nF'' past. -Ntrh r.
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Senator Walthall declines to- become
Il chNdlIatr i0" reelection. He states
that he 'r",ire- for personal reasons.
in accordance with a purpose long sine,
framed. which is unallcrahlr." This
declaration will be both surprise and
regret to the people OF Nlis>issippi
whom he has so faithfully served. Hi+
reelection woylh have been an assured
fact.-N"tnr l"N'y Prpq,,<<.