New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-28
no insane violence Of denunciatory language, no
wild misrepresentation, no assumption OF sus-
pieion as to truth can excite popular prejudices
against or fasten popular odium upon it
THE .s.EW COWS TTTU7uoN IN THE

THE .A.ETT COWS TTTLTI0.N' IN THE
COL.Ar7RY.
Thus far we. are glad to observe that the new
Constitution is fayorably received in the par
ishes. There seems to be no disposition what
ever to make the question of its adoption par
tisan issue; and the notice taken of its pro
visions seems to be in n fair and kindly spirit
tits very generally argued that though it may
have its Objectionable points, yet it is plainly
far superior to the instrument it is intended te
supercede, and it would have been impossible te
construct Constitution which would correspond
with the special views of every individual.
We snbjoin two extracts from intiuentlai
parish papers, leaving out their summary OF
provisions, and giving only SO much as IS eN-
pressive of opinion.
The Natchitoches Chronicle "a strong demo-
cratic organ) in its issue of the l4th instant
says.
nur delegates to Baton Rouge have all returned me
new Consultation was adopted Oh its na vote y very
large majority there being only eight votes N t mega
tive We learn that the Mas Ios NJ
Kenner presided with great dignity and importantly
and made most happy reply to vote OF thanks.
qhat the new Constitution, in AL ITS features VIII
meet with universal appreciation ought not to be ex-
ncte5 INIT taken as 4 whole it will commend itself to
tbe neope Of the State. In the language of the Hon
MI Hargs Of Claiborne giving the reason for his vote in
III fyor we can say vote for it not because like all
IFS details but BECAUSE like 1t far better than the Con-
stitution Of 1916 y
aThe late Convention was emphaticaly working body
Few of its members if any exhibited any ambition te
make speeches for personal dispayand fewer still made
long harrangues for Buneomhe.'
In few days the Constitution will be before the PEG
pie Let it have fair examination-snd let every ont
huns
"Such are the leading features of the new Constitution
It will be seem when published that it gives to the people
the election Of all officers with few EXCEPTIONS removes
most of the restrictions contained in the Constitution
1S45-and has nothing of legislative character in it
We trust it will realize oil the hopes of its friends ant
produce none of the evils oreshadowed by its enemies
g We are happy to learn that own delegates gener
ally concurred in their views and all signed the Consti
tuition
The Mansfield Advertiser "a neutral pape
published in Desoto Parish, in its issue Of tn
18th inst, says:
sThe Convention to frame Constitution for thi
State adjourned the 31st July sine die In less than
month the members performed the important work of es
tabsng new system of regulations and principles TO
the future government of the State Their abofs wer
marked with unusual harmony. unanmity and intelli
gence On the final vote for the new Constitution onl,
eight delegates were opposed to it, Probably this is al
approximate index of what the result OF the vote OF TIT
people will be at the next election
These views are temperate and in good taste
The editor of the Mansfield Advertiser enters 6
moderately worded objection to the total popu
lation basis. He is not, however, in favor o
casting to the winds the whole instrument OF
account of one feature objected to.