Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-09-22
Robert O. wicklife.

The above named gentleman is the Anti
American candidate for the chief magistracy of
Louisiana, at the approaching November cleo
.;on. 1t is important then, from the position
in which his friends have placed him, that the
voters should be put in possession of his
claims for the high Office to which he aspires.
The following portrait of this distinguished in
diyidual is taken from the New Orleans Daily
Crescent; and may be relied upon as being
strictly true for it was contributed to that
naper by one of Mr. Wickliffe's near neighbors,
residing in the town of Bayou Sara, over the
SIGNATURE of "Old Citizen" People of La
fourche, read, and then say whether you can
vote for man who refused to pay due honor to
MuLARD FILLMORE, one of our purest and best
If Presidents! The same Mr.. Wicklife voted
in favor of inviting John Mitchell, the Irish
exile. to our State, and to extend to him all
the honors of our hospitality. Mr. Marks, the
candidate for auditor acted and voted with Mr..
Wicklife. 1t is natural for these gentlemen to
hate native born Americans. Let US remember
them in November.
Here is what "Old Citizen " says:
"What claims has this gentleman on the
citizens of Louisiana for the high and respon-
sible Office of Governor! Has he any, No,
none whatever. As man, Wickliffe is social
in his habits, and fills certain position in life
that il allotted to him. He has not been in the
State a great while, and has no interest at
stake with us. His law books and riding
horses are about his amount Of capital invested
in Louisiana. The one he can pack up and
ship off, and the other he can saddle and ride
off at any moments notice. He is attempting
to practice law in St. Francisville without
license. What do the good people of Louisiana
think Of an unlicensed petty logger running for
Governor. If we are to have lawyer as Gov
eruor for Gods sake give US q good licensed
lawyer, one that can show his face in the courts
Of the country without sneaking about with
little powers of authority in his pockets. Is
Wicklife statesman? No, he is demagogue
this parish, he has filled the Office of Senator
for several years, and by the death of the
lamented Farmer, now plumes himself as Lieut..
Governor of Louisiana During his Senatorial
career, he has not originated one single great
public measure. nor done any thing as legis
lator for the good Of Louisiana. Is he an
orator? No. He has no claims whatever. He
travels from place to place, and like the owl.
always sings the same song. l heard him in
Pointe Coupee, Avoyeles and Rapides, and the
same old story of the Boston Smelling Com
nittee was the staple of all his miserable
harangues. Citizens of Louisiana look at the
two men, Charles Derbigny and Rob- Wickliffe
Hyperion to a Satyr. One is fully Unidentified
with your State-old and long tried citizen
has large interest at stake in your midst-is
patriarch of the soil, and in every way con-
nected with you. The other is political ad-
venturer, a briefess, unicenced lawyer-choose
ye, who shall be your Governor. .......
"This gentleman belongs to the Sam Marks
school of politicians, and can be seen in Bayou
Sara, generally at the groceries. He is a pot
house politician and was elected to the Senate
over his confrere, Sam Marks, by stopping a
little lower than Sam in pandering to the vicious
taste Of the floating population. 1t is fact
that since he has been Senator he has not origi-
mated single public measure of any impor-
lance.
Democrats of Louisiana, remember that
Bob Wickliffe voted to abolish the Board of
Public Works and to take away the election of
Commissioners from the people. He thought
the people ought not to be trusted.
"Whigs Of Louisiana, remember that Bob
Wicklffe voted to invite John Mitchell to Loui-
siana, and give him all the honors of state
hospitality. while this same Bob Wickliffe voted
against inviting Mr.. Fillmore to enjoy the same
hospitality. Oh, shame! Can any Wing vote
for Wickliffe? No, none. none. The individual
who prefers such man as John Mitchell to
Willard Fillmore has no claims whatever to the
respect of the good citizens of Louisiana.
6 Mechanics Of Louisiana, remember that
Bob Wickliffe voted to release the State Peni-
tertiary, thereby bringing the labor of the con-
victs in conflict with the honest sweat of your
own brows. Can you, mechanics of Louisiana,
vote for Wicklife-a man who would strike at
the root Of your professional the very base Of
your time-honored occupation? As politi-
clan, Wickliffe is shallow and very conceited
thinks he knows everything; opens wide
mouth and talks long and loud like "Sir
Oracle" Vor ct prDterea niha. With the first
principles Of an American statesman he is
equally as ignorant as he is with the precepts
Of the "corpHs j"ris civitss."
" Is such man fit for Governor Of Louisiana?
Say, free and intelligent voters Of Louisiana
No! no! no! no! is the loud and spontaneous
answer from the hills of Ouachita to the Gulf of
Mexico.
A RELIC OF THE PAsT.-Workmen are now
engaged. says the Alexandra (Va.) Gazette, in
taking down the old town house of General
Washington, on Cameron street, between Pitt
and Asaph streets, and it will very shortly be
numbered with the things that were. In the
erection Of this building, tradition says, Wash
ington was his own architect and that much of
the work was performed by his family servants
The same is measarably true of Mount Vernon;
indeed, it is easy to perceive in this dwelling
many points Of resemblance to the Mount YER
non House. They are both framed buildings,
and in this one, the pannelled wainscot, the
wooden cornice, and the antique sash, all be-
speaking kindred date, lead our thoughts
back to the olden time. The extreme SIM
picity Of design, and almost total absence Of
ornament in this primitive dwelling are among
its most impressive features. Christ Church,
where tho Father Of his County worshipped,
and which Is still in possession Of his family
BIBLE, stands in the middle of the street, .
short distance above, and in full view from the
door Of this house, where, it is said. the yene
rable chief might 50 often be ssen sitting. on
the frequent occasions that business. or pleasure
called him to alexandria. The house for near
y twenty years, and until within a few months
past, has been occupied by . worthy family.
the Misses Jordan, whose grandparents were
neghbors Of Washington, and who still show.
with Just pride, an ancient family candlestick
! and other relics, that were presented to their
ancestors in token Of friendly regard, by
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