The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-12
Gbt ftIitiana Democrat.
HON. S. L. CLINGMAN OF N. G.

his constituents, on the great political issues of
the day, with the following eloquent and pat
riotic sentiments. There may be found some
among us here, who "have marks upon them
by which they may be known" who rejoice at
any victory that may be achieved over the
Democracy, no matter by what ism or faction,
or by what means.
with respect to those persons who former
y acted with the democratic party | can sec
no reason for their now withholding their sup
port from It, 1t has thrown of the frcc.solcrs
h The North and gotten rid Of some bad ele.
asnts in the south, and now stands fairly as
On organization by the rights Of oil sections of
the Union. In fact, its principles Of action
are those of the old republican party of the
days OF Jefferson, which meet with universal
appreciation in our portion Of the confcderacy.
We are called upon, fellowcitizcns one and
oil, to make manly stand for the constitution
ind the rights Of our section. If beaten, we
may be forced to declare independence to main
tain equality and honor. In submission we
should have in prospect the condition of cons
qucrcd province, with no rights but such as
were accorded by the mercy Of the yictors.
As those who lead our assailants are the mean
est and most contemplate of men, so they
propose the destruction Of our State and society,
and the lowest degree Of social degradation
known to humanity
When you ure about to decide On issue OF
such moment, heed not the words of few
mcrccnary traitors among us. They have
marks upon them by which they may be known
They are the men who see no merit in the past
,r II;
Cass, so happily termed the "Ncstor of the
Senate" They witness, without one cheer Of
applause, the unccasing blows Of the heavy
battle-axc of Douglas, welded in our defence
from morn till eve, aud from year to year, uu-
tiringly and continually as the pillows of the
ocean dash against its shore. They chucklc
like licnds when it seems that Franklin Pierce
and the granite democracy of New Hampshire
are about to be borne down by our enemies, so
as no longer to be able to shield us from dan
ger. But the true men in the Northeast, though
for time orerpowcrcd, return to the contest
with renewed zeal Remembering that, though
the British armies once had possession OF most
OF their territory. the spirits of their ancestors
were unbrokcn, and that the revolution failed
not, they rally again, and boldly proclaim that
the battle for the constitution has only begun
Pennsylvania,
Collecting all Ter might dilacd .aaa,
Like Teicrilc or Atlas,
across the entire breadth of the way, and says
10 fanaticism and treason Hitherto shalt thou
come, but no further, and here shall thy proud
waves be stayed" The young giants Of the
Northwest lanenting that they were not old
enough TO have marched under the banner of
Washington, press eagerly forward to take the
front OF the column if any OF the Old Thirteen
should faltcr in the hour Of trial On every
side there are coming mp the brave and true
for the decisive struggle.
Many II party banner has risen and stopped
again; but there is II flag which has never yet
gone down before the eyes Of mortal man. 1t
first shonc in the sunlight on the fourth of July,
ITO; and though it wavcrcd in the dark hours
OF the revolution, it went not down, but still
kept its place, and still has kept, through many
stormy period since, OIL land and sea The
old flag Of the republic now looms high over
the field Of danger, summoning its friends to
gather around it, There is only one of the
political organizations that can stand under
that banner. And will you leave the demo
cratic party, weakened in former contests for
the right, to fight this great battle unadcd
ana alone, TO triumph, or alone TO die III such
cause? Where will you be found, gentlemen,
when such u field is to be fought and such a
banner is to be upheld? Look back into the
past, and see that in the oldcn time the enemy
approached our section only to be repnlscd
The mountain peaks which look down on the
rapid fight and destruction of Furgerson's
army still stand silent but impressive monitors
Though, OF the bold riders who dash through
their gorges and forests, only the last linger
yet little while, the memory of their deeds is
immortal, and will again kindle the flames Of
patriotism Of future trumphs. A victory in
this contest saves the constitution from danger
ovcrwhclms its enemies, and gives the highest
assurance that our magnificent ocean-bound
republic will continue for ages to run career
SO bright and glorious as to challenge the won
der and admiration of the world
Respectfully, Il. l.. CLINGMAN.
CIrY OF WASHINGTON, March 10, 1856"
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