He expressed the hope that in drawing up the bill, one district would be conceded to the Democrats.
"If this is done," he said, "I assume that the group of counties located in the northeastern part of the State will be the Democratic district.
In that event we will send a very strong and able man to Congress in the person of Hon.

L.Q.C.

Lamar." I had every reason to believe that if Mr.Lamar were sent to Congress he would reflect credit upon himself, his party, and his State.

I promised to give the suggestion earnest and perhaps favorable consideration.

After going over the matter carefully I came to the conclusion that the better and safer plan would be to make five safe and sure Republican districts and concede one to the Democrats.