The St. Landry whig., 1845-08-21

ship, nor hear 70 their ofers of kindness. like
tho adder, they will sting you when you warm
them in your bosom Have they not done it
before I May they not do it again? Beware
Our candidates, from the Governor down, are
all good men and true. GuN. DEBuYs assures
us that he enters the political arena with q sssin.
csre devotion to the interests Of Louisiana; Z and
further says:
.hy desire and particular care inthe appoint
raents which may devolve on me, especially those
Of the judiciary, will be TO select the most wor-
thy and capable, and such as public sentiment
may indicate as best calculated 70 command the
respect and confidence of the community within
the sphere Of their respective jurisdictions, being
prepared and ,cilling at all times 10 sacrifice my
oun feelings and personal partialities TO what
may be considered for the advantage and pros
perity Of the whole State, aud the faithful and
jealous discharge Of the public duties in every
branch Of the administration, uncontrolled and
uninfaenced BY any eGtrGneons, partial or local
associations"
Here, then, we have both of -four political lead
crs throwing aside "personal partialities,'' and
every other extraneous stumbling block, for the
good Of the party--the benefit Of the State
Should any person else, with these manifesto.
tions before them, falter in their duty | We
think not. In union there is strength" Let
us then lore and cherish union for the sake of
our party. We may welldo il in this crisis, and,
BY unanimity and good feeling, show ourselves
, worthy ofthe cause We espouse, and proud Of
+ the name we bear.
In conclusion, then, We warn Wings to be
on their guard. Pledge 70 none but Whigs-
I support none but yolr tickets! This election Is
toe important 10 be sEifea with. First, we'll
gain the e~lection--theu, If we have any difficult
n ties, we'll settle them. Let US save our bleed
ing S~tats--thsn all will be well!
y Or C'raaeology! is aourishing in our yillage!!
\. Or. Al. Crane, professor Of Phrenology,' is
looking the heads ofour citizens, at tho rate Of
$3.50 for the prominent features he catches
w are toldshe finds something besides nis on
i the craniums Of 4 great many; and cracked
heads are numerous Especially among disap-
) pointed politicians and editors Il
n HThe Police Jury, on Friday last, met
agreeably 70 call, and appointed a Committee
1t to attend TO the construction of a temporary
u Bridge oyer the Bayou at Washington. This is
!. right. The Bridge 10 now under way, and viii
soon be finished.
Y GrWe are extremely sorry to learn that the
!. late heavy rains Of Sunday, Monday and Tues.
!. day last week, have contributed materially 10 les.
. sen our hopes Of a fair cotton crop in some
y parts Of our Parish. Wa are informed lha, the
rust has shown itself since the rain, and IL doing
y considerable injury about P~laquemine Brulee
We trust it may not prove d as some fear
!, -yet, from what We learn, the chances are
ageinss them.
vi EpThe friends Of education will perceive b,
lie reference to our advertising columns, that an ex
i. animation ofthe Pupils will take place at til,
I'd FranEtia College, on the 9th inst, Wednes
day next. As the Public are invited,to attend
we hope to nee q general turn our on that day
VI The permanency Of our institutions, depend o.
Y the education ofthe rising generation.
: 9-vERv R1cH.-The ..%oficial journal" 9th
e Police Jury and Of the Theatre des Varieties,
g had a strong puff, in that paper Of Saturday
All about q piece that was to be played in sue
beautiful style, and with such groat magnifcenc,
on that e~vening-but, alas, for the editor, ii di
sn not come off This was "loue's labor lost p
eaThe health Of the City, at our last datel
was very good, @nly52 deaths having occurre,
~ in the week previous,
Is. 61-The "Attakapaa Gazette, J, and aeyer,