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The Whig Standard
Washington, District Of Columbia
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The Whig State Convention in Jackson, Mississippi, on the 5th inst. was a large gathering presided over by Hon. Edward D. Turner. Candidates for presidential electors were appointed from various counties, and S. S. Prentiss delivered an effective speech.
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The Hon. Edward D. Turner, presiding.
The following gentlemen were appointed candidates for electors, in the approaching presidential contest: John I. Guion, of Warren co.; Peter B. Starke, of Lowndes co.; Alexander B. Bradford, of Marshall co.; T. Jones Stewart, of Wilkinson co.; Isaac N. Davis, of Panola, co.; Henry Gray, of Winston co.
S. S. Prentiss addressed the convention with beautiful effect. It is said to have been a "Prentiss speech—that's enough."
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Jackson
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On The 5th Inst.
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candidates for electors appointed: john i. guion (warren co.), peter b. starke (lowndes co.), alexander b. bradford (marshall co.), t. jones stewart (wilkinson co.), isaac n. davis (panola co.), henry gray (winston co.). convention addressed by s. s. prentiss.
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The Whigs of Mississippi held a State Convention at Jackson, presided over by Hon. Edward D. Turner. It was a great gathering with enthusiastic spirit. S. S. Prentiss addressed the convention effectively.