New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1855-08-29
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4 ALEXANDRIA, La, August 20, 1855.
Edttors Ctescent-Perhaps some Of your numerous
may bs DESTROYS Of knowing what going on in
hapiaes therefore, take the liberty OF writing YOU
giving such news as will probably be interesting
The weather has excessively hot for several DAYS
past but the nights toerably cool There have been
frequent showers Of rain In portions Of the parish
.ne mas made it's appearance in condera
ents OF the rains They VIII do much damage to the
The cotton crop will be unusually light this wear On
Bayou Rapdss the early stand has ceased to bloom for
| nearly month Il cannot, therefore, be much more
than half crop ! was told by Ex-Governor Walker,
few days ago. that he would not make than half
crop, The same is the In Capt Texadas nsghbor-
hood and on Gothic On Gotie understand the eater
far Learn also light Some Of the planters
complaining Of the rot which will cut short the early
stand considerably On Bayou Rapides the crop
hardly worth grinding understand that several Of the
planters will not grind at all The crop is not so
unpromising. Mos Of the planters planted than
the usual quantity and consequently there will be great
deal of corn made this year.
The political the parish next claims attention
Az il is the most interesting, being the most exciting
will go somewhat infinitely into the matter.
we are now in the midst Of of the most exciting
contests that have been engaged in for several years
For years we have basn ruled by dynasty and clique;
the first Of which is remarkable only for its
the latter for its ignorance and presumption The dy
nasty 10 now degenerate that it longer keep the
people In submission Thsre has therefore, Of late been
complete revolution In the public sentiment, and the
public have resolved to shake of the letters that have
bound them They have risen In thsir
egn might and have struck for their freedom and The
purity Of the ballot box This has aroused all the dor
power Of the degenerate to whom the people
nave SO long submssvey bowed under the fatal deusun
that republican institutions In no danger Of de-
| tsrioration in their hands Besides their Sdormsnt
power they have also resolved bring told other
mssns (mercenary Of eour o. to their assistance To
show their imbeciy snd degeneracy will state the
fact toat the dynasty has not individual capable of
addressing the most common audience whilst the clique
cannot bring into the field (hardly) rate man
When, therefore the present contest commenced they
found themselves in predicament in consequence
OF which they summoned suppose the editor Of the
Louisiana Democrat from his official duties in New Or
leans to take charge Of the in person. then
eeed to their assissance In their sinking and helpless
condition. the State candidates. who spent days in the
parish endsavoring to the old and sleepy
from his quiet slumbers. The old mans vitality had
nearly before they arrived and he only open
his eyes to close them again in profound supor
could not help being sorry for the old sinner when
saw him cruelty treated. thought Of the poor Chi
convict who had been doomed be kept awake till
the vital spark became extinct It to be hoped for the
sake Of humanity, that further attempts will be made
by mercess men to resusctate this old and helpless
sonage.
But we will turn our attention, for few Moments to
Messrs. Wicklie and Noise the Lecomte and Licking
ton as they are styled Of Louisiana. They to our
parish crsmmed the muzze with gas and seemed to
speechs an interior order Of men s ony to talk
sense to- They made no argument that heard we
have heen told By good authority that they made in
the parish They dealt in personalities and bastard Wit
at all their meetings We have been told Noise went to
one meetipg oacaseu with dirty shirt ON he will bs
remembered for the indignty. They made complete
failure at the great grand and glorious wake Of the
poor old sinner Jake,'' at Alexandria.
AT Alexandria the T1irs organized applauding COM
mttee that followed Wicklitfe and Noise to Annacoco
This gallant band of PATRIOTS who willing to engage In
the srduous service OF their country they can do il by
filling fat offices had for its commander inchief exSena
tor Moore AT the several meetings this committee was
collected into little squad that shouted halooed capped
their hands and beat upon the tables with their walking
canes and sticks cut for the purpose like many bac
chanaians. They endeavored the belief that
there great Recommendations enthusssm-n the
sostyed Democratic ranks but it didn't win Mr. Dreux
gave them rebuke at Annacoco that sIenced them
editor Martin of the number have eaid this
conmittee was organized in Alexandria may justify
that expression by saying that its members followed on
from Alexandria.
npethe State candidates have paid us their hurried
visits hers have been several other meetings in different
portions Of the parish at which the people have hsen adj
dressed by the parish candidates and others There was
last Saturday in the part of the parish
at which Mr Dawson the American candidate for the
Legislature met his opponent, Mr.. Hunter The latter
refused to take position the naturalization dues
ton which may be considered equivalent acknowl
edging its correctness AS usual Mr. Dawson left the
field victorious. He is who comes down to his
work in earnest and always convnces the unprecedented
mind. He is just such want ons who will
faithfully represent in the Legislature His opponent
Mr.. Hunter is gentleman, and man of ability too
Should he be elected would reflect credit upon
suents. Lewis Texada and talented young friend
A. Ogden also addressed the people the American
side Of the question. They opposed by r. Tanner
and his immortal BROTHER Peter Tanner who knows
nothing about law but is at home (where he ought
stay when he has negrowhip in his haud.n Peter
Tanner took the high ground that representation and
perty Rone should be considered Qualification necessary
enable to exercise the elective franchise. should
be borne in mind that this ia the Peter Tame who
short time in public address, have been told
said to his audience that the common low-bred Irish
dtcher with his spade in hand, and who had not
here day, knew about institutions aud vas
better prepared to them in their original purity
than young who born and reared under the
tree of liberty nurtured in the school of freedom
ads ofI
hours length and after careful substance
substance it be caled chat the constitution
the United States written Democrat signed by
George Washington This plain historical fact D
Mr. Tanner, would advise you go and solicit seat
in President Pierces cabinet and he won't give it to
to Europe and assist LORD Pamerston
much talent and learning you possess should not be
idly thrown away It is too great loss to msnknd You
coud doubt settle the troubles of the begerent
nations of Europestorm Sebasopol-and tho devil only
knows what you couldn't do. All, We beg your pardon
It has just occurred that know one thing you
can't do. You can't humbuy the intelligent people of
Rapides.
Louis Texada the American candidate for Lieutenant
Governor, in town yesterday He looks WELL and
buoyant with the hope Of the OF his party at
November elections The party could have selected
10 one of its standard bearers worthy individual
Frank open and candid he is esteemed by his friends
2nd respected by his opponents. As man he is kind
friendly and socabe afable and always courteous and
respect from all. He is Is man.,
with sentiments pure and lofty and feelings truly Ameri
San. As politician be is profound one OF your
newspaper politicians, but one who thoroughly compre
ne to the foundation and prepared at all times
end our principles Of free government Dreaded by his
opponents, he is tower OF strength his party
hat can rally round him worthy OF the confidence
hey have reposed in him. and who will desert
he cause Of his country please corrupt parties nd
RITUALS. Standing spon the bread principles republic
anism he will found battling for the cause OF
reedom and the preservation Of our institutions.
peak Of him from personal and intimate acquaintance
hip Of several years and If there is in Louisiana
yho has the preference of vote 1t IL Louis Texads
have not enrolled the books of his party
Tor will we do 30, but believe the principles for
which he Is conteDdng are correct, and will most
heartily support him and the balance of the State ticket
We claim to be Jefferson Democrat and have much
Independence to permit degenerate dynasty and gno
ant clique to sit In judgment to tell whether not
Ee are q Democrat and friend to country. We
hnk speak and act for ourse without consulting the
ceilings, wishes or desires Of any one |
have already trespassed so much your time that
'i defer till come future time other political matters
this to be the parish in which perhaps the hardest
the battle will be fought in North Louisiana will try
keep you posted up on it's political affairs.
Mr. Dreux has returned from Natchitoches, covered
nth political glory. He Is In fine health and Spirits and
dill probably leave this parish forthe lower parishes
JuKus.
P0NDENcE.