The American patriot. (Clinton, La.) 1854-1???, 1855-04-21
CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION.


minent gentlemen in connection with the next
Congressional election. Among them are to
be found the names Of Gen. Felix Huston,
Gov. Hebert, COL Preston Pond, and G. N. B.
WALES, of Concordia. The two first their
sntecedents are known to be Democratic,
while the two latter were formerly identified
with the old Wing party.
Which one of these gentemen-1nown as
each is, as possessing every qualification for
the high position to which they are looking
is to be the honored ono, we cannot venture to
risk prediction. We have but little choice
between them, and will most cheerfully sup
port any one of them that the Convention
shall nominate.
The "Feliciana Democrat In
its Temperance it is to be hoped that better
spirit will prevail over its government than can
be said of it in times past. We are not in the
habit Of being very particular in fault-tinding
but, when we look back, and remember the
,oeekly course of past events, we are con-
strained to declare, that while there was little
to admire, there was much to condemn. In
this respect we NAV be permitted to speak the
more freely, as political association, as well as
personal, necessarily growing out Of it, made
US in some degree, responsible for its sayings
and doings and often required Of us to turn
the defensive shield against its antagonists.
For causes which it is not necessary here to
state or enumerate, it went by the board, fell
into alien hands-and persisted.
Looking to the separate and aggregate inter-
est connected in its control, no other result
could well have been anticipated In this re-
mark we design offence to no one. We speak
in good faith, as well as good earnest; and, if
our meaning be comprehended, design it as
advisory Of its future government, Of those,
who have, or may have the control Of it. For
this we may not be thanked Let it pass Old
things have passed away. With the new We
desire to be on good terms-continuously
The fault shall not be ours to change these re-
ations. Yet, circumstances may arise which
may induce both attack and defence In either
attitude we shall be-there-right there.
Asking no .farors in argument, zoe shall not
descend to that character Of denunciation
which has too often soiled the pages of its pre-
decessors and comneers
The publisher, Mr.. Reese, is the same gen.
tleman who formerly conducted, in whole or
in part, the definct Democrat. May he have
better success than of yore, as we hope he has
called around him better counsels. On this
point the editorial committee" may, or may
not be so regarded. Time alone will disclose
its wisdom and efficiency Whether there be
one, or more, the deponent doth not say. We
shall be on the lookout for what may come,
whether they pounce upon US en- mass, or hand
about
We again say in conclusion, success to the
"Feliciana Democrat" redipinus. The world
owes us all a living, and it is folly to quarrel
: and fight on the way in the pursuit Of it. AS
Uncle Toby said when he let 60 the tly-so
f say we.
: A SEMI CoMMEDIAL SCENE AND DOUBLE Con.
REcr1oN--The other day when one Of our
learned counsellors was "laying his work off,
e before the jury, and dove-tailing" it in his
usual good style, one of the pieces happened
, to "slip"-at least, so our friend "Tom'
G thought. Tom was "about'- was leaning
=. over the railing sidelong to the speaker, seem
e ing "well in for it" and asleep. By the way
e where does "Tom" get any "j;uice," now thai
nobody sells or giresD But, Tom was "widt
$ awake" as the sequel shows, and he took his
t antagonist by surprise completely. And HI
, says he never falls when in "condition" tt
p have the "work corrected" In his younger
|, days he must have had acquaintance with oul
+ old friend murray"
/. Well, on this occasion, "Tom" was about
/, Che is thought to be connection Of ou
:, "Sam.'o
The counsellor said" these" Tom said
u those, those, those sir, those" "These here
Z those there"
A stoppage and panic.
: Judge" Being here before the Court, MI
v Tom-"I-I-I thought Mr.. usc'
wrong language. IL only corrected him
" Mono offence L
l. Judge-"Mr Clerk, enter of record, tina
g Mr.. T. be imprisoned two -.
Tom" Beg pardon only corrected, Mr.
: he used-the-word--'th these twice, after
= told him those Meant no harm-beg-
: beg
: judge Risibilis visible.) "Mr. Clerk, cr
h ter of record that Mr.. T. be imprisoned two
j. hours"
Exeunt Tom and Sheriff.
u Our citizens and the travelling public ca
y be accommodated with a Sneedy conveYanC