The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-04-21
COMMUNICATED.
The Democratic Convention.

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The time will soon arrive. when the Democracy Of
louisiana must again assemble in convention to select
candidates for the State Offices Of Governor, Lieut..
Governor Secretary Of State, Auditor. State Trca-
surcr State Superintendent, Of Public Schools, and
Attorney General. II is very desirable that every
Parish in the State should send Its delegates so that
fair expression of public sentiment in regard to the
merits of the various aspirants, may he reflected by
the action OF that body AT time like the present
when intolerance, both political and religious, is
abroad in the land. and secret cath bound assoca-
sons are in our midst, and when many OF those who
have heretofore acted members OF the Democratic
party have enlisted under the banner of Know No
thingism, and arc now fighting in the ranks OF our
politcal enemies. we may we'll conclude that the
time honored principles of our party, are in danger
II is meet aud proper at all times for the Democracy
to meet and consult together for the maintenance
and support of the principles of the great national
Democratic party-principles that have often car
red us to victory in other contests, and in their adj
min straton by the government, have won for our
country prosperity and renown.
II behoovcs he Democr. " of each parish to lay
aside every personal and private consideration. and
come together in convention, determined TO select
the true and tried Of our party, who will never
desert the democratic faith. however unpopular for
the time, or fail to support democratic principles
however opposed by pretended friends. secret enc
mics. or open and manly foes When the convention
assemblies on the third Monday in June, no doubt a
fair full. and honest expression will be given to the
public sentiment Of the party in regard to The prop
er standard bearer to be selected, and at the same
time the principles of the Democratic party will be
presented in such bold and unequivocal terms as TO
meet the appreciation of its friends. and command
the admiration of even our political enemies. To
preserve the purity of our principles. aud at the
same time the unity o. our party. should be. and
doubtless IS the honest aim of every true Democrat
in the State.
Judging from the lights before me, the nomination
for Governor is conceded by public opinion to North
Louisiana. and since the death Of the lamented
FARMER. the Hon. JOHN VI. SANDIDGE. late Speak
or Of the House of Representatives., is most likely
TO be the man. Intelligent, dignifed. yet free and
candid in conversation: generous. frank, and kind
in his intercourse with his fellow citizens. liberal
with his means sound in his political views on all
the great questions that have divided the Democratic
from all other parties factions, and isms in orr
country and possessing an unblemishcd character
for integrity honesty. and fidelity no one could he
presented. upon whom the party would more likely
unite their votes in the next political contest. to
come of on the first Monday Of November next.
In this connection the Hon. 7. ii. HATcu of st.
Helena is generally spoken of for Lieutenant Gov
ernor. As none Of the Eastern parishes have ever
had candidate for State Office, II is more than like
" he will be selected. Mr.. Hatch Is man whom to
know is to love. ks kindness Of heart. blandncss
Of manners, integrity Of purpose, and answering
atachm en-; 70 the principles of the Democratic par
y superadded to hisextensve attainments his expe-
rience as Statesman and his general knowledge Of
men and things, emncnly ft him for the position
Few prominent public men possess more the conf
dence Of his party, and at the same time has Sc
cured more the respect Of his political opponents.
Other good and true men spoken of in different
parts of the State for these distinguished posts hui
owing to the concession above referred to- it is more
than probable the choice win fall upon the two dis
tinguished individuals to which have referred.
With suitable nominations, for the other State OIL
ces, from different portions Of the State, should
60 into the contest, confident that victory would
again perch upon the banner we love so well. Let
our motto be, principles, and proper men to uphold
them and shall have nothing to fear but our Owl
apathy and want Of organization.
FLORIDA