The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-11-03
THE SHERIFFALITY.-WILLIS w
MOORE.

MOOhE.
In the last issue of the know nothing or
gan Of the parish, appears an article, which
if it mean anything, is an attempt to insti-
tute an unfavorable comparison between
East, the know nothing candidate for Sher-
if, and the regular nominee Of the demo,
cratic party for the same Office. We say
nothing about the dclicacy displayed in
this article, coming from the source it does
in view of the defalcations of the late
Sheriff, and while the grass is yetgreen on
his grave. 1t is but another instance Of
the straits to which the support of bad
cause will sometimes drive men. But
meeting the issue as tits made up, we should
like to know what there is in the character
or circumstances of Mr.. East, to entitlc
him to any consideration over his oppo-
nent? We challenge comparison upon any
point that may be chosen. We affirm
without any fear Of refutation, that in all
those qualifications which 60 to make up
the character of a good officer, Mr.. Moore
is at least fully equal to his opponent. We
might 60 further, but presume it is quite
enough in the estimation Of our know no
thing friends to elevate him, to the same po-
sition with Mr.. East. point Of firmness,
decision, good business habits, and. general
integrity, he loses nothing by the compari-
son. Although q young man, the constitu-
tion Of the state has declared that he is
old enough to fill the Office, and it is well
known, that for many years he has been
actively engaged in business, contributing
in no small measure to the support Of his
widowed mother and sisters, by the labor
of his own hands, and giving evidence of
energy, industry, and tact in business, sell
dom met with, in one Of his age, To be
sure, in point of years, he is inferior to his
opponent, but we have yet to learn, that
age always brings wisdom with it, or that
something worse than the follies Of youth,
is not often found in company with ripper
years., .1
" 1t has been the practice too much of our
people, to elect men to this station who are
noted for their goodness Of heart and this
very quality disposing them to make too free
use OF the public funds to accommodate their
friends, has proved the ruin of more than one
good man. Let the voters look well to their
own interest on the 5th of November next.
This subject requires serious consideration, and
it is hoped it will not be lightly considered"
What is this but "damning insinuation,"
that East is par excellence the man who
will "not make too free use of the public
funds for the accommodation of his friends"
and that Moore may make such use of them.
And what is there in the character of Mr..
East to justify such an insinuation against
his opponent? What evidence has he ever
given of integrity so much superior to that
Of other men, and especially to that Of Mr..
Moore.
If East, the native American candi.
date, is elected, there need be no fear on
his account" And why should there be
any fear if Moore is elected? Who doubts
his integrity? Who denies his fitness for
the office? Who has ever accused him of
q want ofenergy and decision of character?
Raised here in our midst, he has been known
to the people Of the parish from his child
hood, and in any capacity in which he has
yet appeared, who has ever doubted his
ability? Who will dare to say, that he
has not been "punctual in the discharge of
every duty that has yet deyolved upon him,
and reliable in every sense of the term"
za-l WIN. PATTERSON.
All other arts failing to defeat the cleo
lion of this pontlamon If ia now whinad in