Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-07-23
Congress---Moore Hunt, and Landry.

Congress---Moore, Hunt, and Landry.
ASSUMPTION, July IS, 1858.
Mr.. Editor: A convention will be held at
Donaldsonyille on the first of next month for
the selection of gentleman to represent this,
the lid District, in Congress. I speak thus
definitely, because all, doubtless, are aware that
whoever is blessed with the nomination mast be
elected.
The poet tells us the Equality of mercy should
not be strained" Well, our friends the 'sdemo-
cratic" seem to have appreciated this heaven
born idea with all that enthusiastic ardor which
usually animates them. They have showered
upon us the rich gifts of their political bounty,
with mercy which never tires. They have
opened their hearts; they have warmed towards
us; they have extended to us their delicate
sympathy. Believing our wing tide in this dis
trict not sufficiently overwhelming already, they
have launched upon its swelling waters, the
sainted parishes of Attakapas, to increase, sane
tify, and bless it. Was ever generosity more
How inexpressbly feeble is language, when we
would have it convey the gratitude of the heart!
Should not the tear-drops Of gratitude twinkle
in the eye Of every Terrebonneite of every La
fourcheite, Of every Assumptionite- all the
other ties? Most assuredly To have it other
wise, would but proclaim us base ingrates to all
the nobler impulses which animate the human
heart to duty, honor, gratitude.
Therefore, oh /! most just, most considerate,
most single-mMaed democracy-ye who have thus
propitiously shaken into our overlooking laps
the anointed apples Of Attakapas, we thank
thee!!! And we can but hope that ye may
some day enjoy o similar manifestation of our
own love and generosity.
But to revert. The question naturally sug-
gests itself-who should be selected to represent
us? Several names have already been agitated,
weighed, and considered. We have heard those
of MOORE, Hunt, and A LANDRY mentioned.
From these three we think, the selection must
be made. Which, then, should it be? Which
one is most entitled to the peoples confidence?
Which would represent us as we should most de-
sire to be represented? First comes Judge Moore.
His name we breathe in accents of deepest re-
gard; for we believe him to wear the impress of
honesty, and in every way to reflect the image
Of man. If we do not recommend him, there
fore, It's not that we Glove him less, but others
around us more Next in order comes Col. T.
G. Hunt, man of brilliant talent and staunch
whig, of tried fidelity. The position which he
has ever maintained in the wing ranks, bearing
our standard with answering purpose in the
thickest of the fight, forbids my saying aught
else. IT'S true, as we glance back, the refec-
ton comes that Judge Billiard, the regular nom
inee of legitimate convention SHOULD have met
with his support. But that act has now gone
glimmering in the past, and, for one at least we
cry amen to the funeral dirge which consigns its
memory to utter oblivion. But we object to his
claims upon other grounds at present. Our
country interests, to be represented, are large,
and it should be our duty to select some name
which is identified with those interests: that of
T. G. Hunt is not, and, therefore, we think it
should not be allowed to rise high in the political
armament of the country.
But is there no other name which sheds
brighter light? Has no other gentleman greater
claims upon our consideration? Truly, there
is, and he bears name which should be remem-
bered with fondest gratitude by all who min
gled in the strife Of the late Presidential CAM
paign. As the North star is ever true to the
calls of humanity, glimmering bright assurance
to the sinking heart of the'mariner, SO the name
Of J. ARIsTIDE LANDRY was ever most brilliant
amid the fuctuating waves Of the late political
tumult. "Honor to whom honor is due" Did
his efforts cease here, they merit our most af-
fectionate remembrance. But no, he has Ia
bored for the good of the cause in other fields.
He has already represented us in Congress. He
has already been weighed in the balance, and
am proud to say, has not been found wanting.
While fulfilling the high vocation to which he
had been called, sthe did all that did become
mamie that does do more is none."
And even on his return, while indicating his
character from those base calumnies which po-
htical obliquity had preferred against it. he ac-
quilted himself with that modesty and innate
dignity which must ever grace his character.
We know, therefore, and can appreciate his in
trinsic merits; and would recommend him to
| all rs one in whom, as constituents, we may
place unbounded confidence Let all true minded
delegates, therefore, evince common sense Of
past services by renewal of that distinguished
preference which was 50 wisely bestowed on this
gentleman before. ss
am, Mr.. Editor, with much respect,
stVERITAs"
THE MADISON PAPERs.-According to the
Madison papers, seventeen hundred and eighty
two speeches long and short, were made in the
Convention which formed the Constitution Of the
United States. james Madison, made one
hundred and sixty-four; George Mason, one
hundred aud thirty-six; Edmund Randolph
savAntv.eiUht making n total If three hundred