The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-27

tIeates 10 their party, and the prospects Of MI
{ Buchanan, We publish another chapter from Ii
leading southern organ OF the Young Americ
wing Of democracy. The Delta. of tile 81
inst, under the caption Of Politics IN the CT
y" says: One would suppose that the elec
ton reports from Louisville Kentucky woul,
4 sir up some little excitement amongst our 20
Eliticians and corner quid -nunes. but no such re
suit has been manifested up 10 This. Neve
was presidential canvass remarkable for suel
] sluggish apathy as the present; only few Of
] fce-Seckers appear to be interested IN is pro
gress, and even they are unusually reserved il
! their remarks and Subdued in tone. Il woulc
seem as if the democratic leaders were Inclined
to let the city go By default and rely on the
State at large for support. Ii such be not thei'
policy ii is difficult to account for their neglect
of all ordinary measures and means to arouse
the spirits Of their followers and bring them up
10 the working mark An editorial in regu-
! lar organ putting ioth plain fire and bounce
Ike Fauiconbridge: bet or boast over the
dinner-table; halfimped threat against the
foe. or a muttered irsinuaton as Is wonderful
measures in preparation and subtle plans on the
tapis, may serve very well to amuse The leisure
hours OF garFulous old fogies, but will never
awaken.the energies Of the people, or convince
them ofthe necessity Of being prepared 10 as
sert their rights OF citizenship at the ballotbox.
j few Buchanan Gibbs have been formed in
this district, but they are blessed with more Of
fcers than private soldiers, and do not display
any very cheering signs OF strength and lon
gSrity. They are constructed, too on the old
principle of .morsl force, =. vi ich has been so
Signaiiy deftatedin the late elections held in
this city. Several young lawyers are ready TO
make speeches when required. bu1 the era Of
eloquent addresses and decisive resolutions is
ovcr.....An organisation on the ancient orator
ica basis. is verse than 10 organisation at all;
it can never be useful as society is constituted
here at pIesen; but IS pretty sure to be ridicu
ous. What Thrown deliver regular scream
er of speecI? Will that defend the ballot .
DON? What if Robinson draw"up the most
Elaborate resolutions? Will they encourage tie
laturali>ed ciizens? What ii Jones numbers
wenlv or thHy voters in his club? viii that
compensate for the neglect or incapacitv of the
eaders? Orsuppose that even Smith is Ger
ain OF his appointment to the cuslomhouse in
eturn for opposing Douglas and that citizen
angfroid is secure of the post-office. while Old
'estorwiII obtain the consulship 10 Harana?-
vii these facs. interesting and instructive as
icy are, restoe confidence to the democracy at {
rge, or increase It's respect for the politicians |
ho undertaktto determine it's course? Alas.
.! Ordinary human nature requires better ..
elements toresolute action
80 argues lie Delta, and its proprietors be- I
g enthusiastic progressive democrats, " must I
considered high authority and fully compe
Mt to Judge If the question under discussion .
Is daily blooming apparent that the nomina. r
N of The hon. James Buchanan cast 2 gloom f
er the democracy of New Orleans, which 2
reatens to destroy the party. VIII not The +
lchanan organs explain why and wherefore :
Did Buck" is 50 unpopular with the demo !,
ais OF the Crescent City?
A convention Of delegates front the Turn ?
lien (Germ"n) associations of New York, n. 4
rsey and CONNECTICUT, WAS held on the 9th fl
. tor the purpose OF amicabIy arranging "
ne matters OF difference between the eastern b
d western divisions. at Williamsburg. New E.
nix. Franz Deck presided, and F. Hume v
ed as secretary. Twenty eight associations OF
re represented, and the matters in question d.
y arranged. Afterward political discus y"
n arose, and tile delegates reported that all ~
the associations were in favor of the election r
Fremont; that there were now sc, 600 turn CT
in the United States, Of which about TOGO IN
lde IN the southern States, and will conse- III
entity favor the election of Mr.. Buchanan
New York andNew Jersey, there are over L.,
900 turner's, and it was announced that ic,
h the exception of goo they are Fremont
n. The president reported that mayor Sic !
IS, OF Buffalo, Who received 1000 democra- h.
majority at the last election, and whose sue of
5 was heraIded throughout the Union as d to
eat democratic triumph, is now prominent. m, 4,
nber of the Buffalo Fremont club: as is
, three democratic aldermen chosen at the E.,
&c election. est