The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-10-03

SIP" says, t.there are certain movements upo
the political chessboard, which plainly indicat
that game is to be played which at this earl
stage is calculated to elicit the interest of a
and soltly puzzle the sagacity Of tie shrewis
bystandcrs. The game is in the hands of fc,
experienced and astute politicians, and des
perate struggle will be made to obtain the vic
tory. We have heard from very creditabl
dy been made, which show that ground wi
soon be broken 70 bring forth at least two de
mocratc candidates for the presidency, to b
submitted to the national convention, to b
held at Cincinnati in the early part Of mex
year. II is somewhat singular that two prom
inent Louisianians, should be actively engaged
taking the initiative in these preliminares, ane
stranger yet, that each of them are working fo
different individuals An ex-member of con
gress, from rural district in this State, i.
using all his exertions and influence in behal
1 of Mr. Dallas, of Philadelphia; and Jefferson
i Davis, Of Mississippi; and at the proper time ar
/ open demonstration will be made in favor OF
\ this ticket. Per contra: Mr.. Buchanan, oul
minister at London, will be soon coming home
chock full of hope and expectation Instead
of embarking direct for New York or Boston,
he will do SO direct for Cuba, under the plea OF
i'll health, or something of the kind. From
thence he will proceed to our city. N. Orleans,
| when under the supervision of an adrot mas
ter of ceremonies he will be put through re-
ceiyed with grand flourish of trumpets, pub
licly feasted and sent On his way home reioic-
ing through the great west, on a triumphal
tour, visiting the several States on the Ohios
and landing at Pittsburg. This is the present
programme, but it may be changed or modifi-
ed in accordance with circumstances Buch-
anan is a strong man, and not bit more of an
old fogy than Dallas. Buchanan's lieutenant
would be his old, tried friend, senator Slidell.
The waters are beginning to move, and we
shall soon witness pa1pable sensation. Dial |
las and Davis, or Buchanan and slidell, is pref
ty much determined upon as the ticket to har-
monise the northern and southern democracy
We learn that The friends of Buchanan have
already purchased up well known sesni-k know
nothing newspaper, in New Orleans, to adyo-
cate the claims Of their champion. The ex-
member Of congress, from "a rural district"
alluded 10 above, is the hon. Mr. Perkins, of ,
he third district. As the hon. John Slidell is
~ far the raost talented adroit and influential I
member of the party in the State, he will find +
10 great difficulty in winding the Louisiana J
democracy around his finger, and managing =
hem just as lie pleases. "<
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Dr.. j. W. Harmon, ofNew Orleans, address :.
the citizens of this place, on Monday, on the J.,
rinciples of the American party. He was at -,
ntively listened to by a large audience, and .,
ade most favorable impression upon all who -
ere present. He defined the principles of the -,
lrty, and ably portrayed the manifold ills that D,
I'd been entaled upon the country by the vast ~,
aux Of foreign immigration, and demonstra- h.,
d that the time had come when reform -:
as imperatyely emanded-thatthis country -.
ould not only be American in name, but r.,
merican in every thing governed and ruled 10
NV '''Alo ~ u"y off
give an extended review of his remarks, and -.
II only add that it was the most mastery =,
eech that has been delivered in this place
ring the canvass. 49,.
After closing his political address, doctor 1 rs
rmon alluded TO the severe structures which =
oeared in the Democrat, in relation to his
mer visit to Shreveport, and proved by ma Pa
well known citizens present, that the charges wit
re without any foundation whatever. is n
& sometimes highly amusing to listen to s'N
conversation of persons who pretend to be =,
J posted up in regard to the politics and w,
ling politicians of Louisiana. We heard e
tleman, a few days ago, solemnly declare ~
MIR. Derbigny, the American candidate for
ernor, was not identified with the State and ~
resided in it but afew years. To our own ~
Wedge, he was born in New Orleans, and W. =,
reared and has spent long and useful
within ten miles Of that city. He has ever y,
looked upon as one of the most talented,
: and high minded gentlemep in the south "
parishes. He was for many years an eff e s
member Of the legislature and was APP Mr.
ted to the supreme bench by governor Ro- self
but preferring the life of planter, he de- ind
ID, and the office was conferred upon Judge tow
wbridge His father, Peter Derbigny, was par
of the Wealthiest, most prominent and nf1u- sue
Il men in Louisiana at the time it was pur- any
ed from France, and was appointed by the gre'
ems (of at that time territory of Orleans, pre-:
y their grievances before congress, and ord
among the most active to secure the forma- rou1
OF state government. He died in 1929, w
injuries received by the upsetting of his that
iage, at which time he was governor Of the pov
e of Louisiana, and the chair has never tho
filled by gentleman who afforded more Col,
faction to his fellow citizens. con,
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nder the head Of "aid to Kansas from the of e