The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-09-06

body and sou the democracy of that State making
nominations, holding public meetings and adopting the
most effective to reach the minds and consciences
Of the people quito unconscious of the claim set by the
secret order Before the election takes place the whole
State will have been thoroughly canvassed by Of the
most distinguished speakers in the democratic ranks and
the least gratifying feature to notice in the pending
contest the substantial aid which has been rendered and
which will continue be rendered, to democratic prn-
cples by of the prominent patriotic whig leaders of
Louisiana Incorporating opposition to the intolerant
and proscrpdve doctrines of know-noihngism is not
merely confined to the honest and patriotic portion of the
rank and file Of the old-ne wing party of that State
Many of their longrusted standadbearers conspicu-
for their integrity and talents and frequently hon
ored with exalted public stations, have not hesated
in the present crisis TO come forward cheerully and
unhesatngly and TO enrol themselves under the ban
of the democratic the only true, conservative,
constitutional party Of the country. The noble example
set by Hon. ]. p Benjamin has met with fitting response
from other gentlemen alike distinguished for their patriot
ISM ability and position and alike identified with the past
principles and and the past and defeats
of the old whg party Prominent among the honest and
honored wings Of Louisiana who fully aroused to the
dangerous objects of the know-nohing organization, and
who sending forth eloquent words of warning their
Old political associates is Hon. Alexander Declouet His
cour5e thus referred in late number of the Louis
lana Courier:
"ALExAspER DEcLouEr.--The distinguished gentleman
whose heads this articles familiar to every
wing of this State and desevedy popular in the Creole
taken decided ground against the
ing organization We understand that he will shortly pub
fish energetic protest against the principles loudly adj
by the knights the darkantern ORDER and that
he intends take active part in the which
much No other course of conduct
could expected from such Cath
Ollie by education and in principle he witnesses with disgust
tho odum which is attempted to be thrown his core
gionists prescribed himself, and involved in the same
dangers which threaten every State the fortunes and
worldly his fellow Catholics he hestates not to
protest. in the of the constitution, of justice, and of
constitutional liberty against the principles OF party based
upon the meanest intolerance.
The position which Mr. Decouet has hitherto enjoyed,
and still enoys the political stage, Is such AS to invest his
opinions with considerable respect and attention. Tho stand
bearer Of the wing party in the gubernatora canvass
49, State for several terms, influential
Der the constitutional convention of 1852 his views upon
the issues present political questions carry immense
M with them, and viii not fail to produce immense
revolution the sentiments and opinions Of those who APP
preciae his elevated character and high intellectual attain
mrnts."
The democratic nominations thus far have been particu
ary fortunate, and fail TO The full party
The congressional nominations in every respect
uncxceponable. Gentlemen have been chosen candi
dates represent the great commercial and agricultural
well the great political interests Of Louisiana with
sole reference capabity and fidelity to those principles
with which the very safety of the republic is denti
fed We have already spoken of the candidates nomi-
mated in the second and third congressional districts The
Louisiana Courier the paper from which have already
quoted thus notices the nominations in the first and
ond districts:
"THE NomiNArroNs ron THE FIRST AND SECOND
rnIcTsAber Fabre, esq, who was chosen night before
last the democratic nominee for Congress in the first dis
trict is native of this State lie possesses uncommon tai
ents highly educated has travelled much, and been
intelligent observer of what he has seem of
oatoica powers easy and gentemany and speaks
and with equal readiness and elegance in both the
French and English languages Should he confident
expect be elected, he will prove faithful influential
and capable representative 1t is his intention thoroughly
to district and to invite discussion with the OPP
ponents of the democracy the issues of the day.
"Mles Taylor esq., the nominee for the second district,
one of the leading lawyers bar is highly esteemed
for his private WORTH and of admitted capacity and learning
speaker he is erse and argumenatyc rather than eo
auent or snowy He well known throughout the district,
and numbers among his political opponents many
and admirers Though not southerner by birth, he
by feeling and attachment, and will make faithful and
always reliable representative of the very important district
in which he has been nominated"
We learn from the paper that the campa gn has
fairly opened in the first district with the most cheering
prospects of triumphant conclusion. On the Goth ultmo
large and enthusiastic meeting held in Algiers
which addressed considerable length by Hon Mr.
Fabre the democratic candidate for Congress- with great
power and effect The resolutions adopted were of the
right charactercondent in tone thoroughly democratic
in spirit and peculiarly adapted the present crisis in
our political affairs We make for the following:
Resored That, true Americans and Sound demo-
crats abiding faith in the truth of principles
them and will every upright and honorable opposition
to defeat the of the socaled American party,
sidering the of their reasonable and
leading euds animoses and prosecutions only
vadng the anctuarcs of private circles but the time
casting mantle of gloom and dcord republican terri
tory inevitably pointing to results of the most disastrous
character.
Resoyved That friends of the federal compact framed
by ilusous patriots and statesmen whose good faith and
attachment every American principle have been
doubted earnestly invite all good citizens indscriminate
Of nationality, pause and reflect seriously before
countepanoing by their support influence principles
dangerous to political and social existence those
preached and attempted by the organization known the
American party, whether in Louisiana elsewhere and
should they after mature reflection be convinced of the
of views to the dangers menaoed that in
woke them the of country in,titu
tions TO stand by and assist in maintaining those laws
aud institutions intact and proof against nsticism and
heresy."
The democracy of louisiana aided by the intelligent and
honest portion of the oldine wings viii proudly and t
un,pbantly maintain the so confidently reposed