New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-08-03

promising them only to betray-that he would send
Gov. Walker to Kansas to sell that magnificent Ter
rtory to the Freesoilers-and that he would aiter
wards Justify the sale made by his agent and retain
that agent in power against all but universal denun
citation by the Southern people and press, he wonia
have been beaten by as many thousands as ne op-
tanned majority of hundreds Let not our cotem'
porary refer to that majority as criterion to Judge
of future majorities. The rule will not answer. The
people are sick and disguised Of deceit and treachery
and will not in the times that are coming, Iepose
confidence in those who have deluded them with fair
speeches, only to make disappointment more bitter
and revolving. ..... ..
The Courier's reference to the names on the Demo-
cratic State ticket unfortunate Col Hunter, their
candidate for Treasurer is openly charged with haV-
ing voted eighty ninety free negroes in the parish
of his residence (Rapides) for years. The truth OF
the charge we have heard vouched for by gentlemen
Of the highest standing and utmost respectabity Is
such man fit to receive the votes of shareholders?
Is such man fit to occupy of the most honorable
positions in our State government? We put the
question in all candor to the strongest even of our
political opponents. .
Col. Robertson candidate for Auditor of Public
Accounts is gentleman believe, in every respect
But what did he say in a speech delivered immedi-
ately after the nomination of Mr. Davidson had been
declared? Why, he denounced the boiling Demo-
Gratis in scathing terms, and proclaimed that all who
did not abide by and support the nomination and
nominee were not good Democrats and no better than
" KNOWN othings.ii He would not tolerate treason
or traitors in the ranks and this important particu
lar differs radically from the position of the Courier
described above.
r. lja 10 yty,fl ,o fie
party should take any especial pride in the candidacy
of W. l. Hamilton, Esq. The only thing of note we
ever heard of his being concerned with, was the ad
dress and resolution removing shero the parish of
Orleans, and vesting the power of filling the office in
the hands of the Governor in utter disregard of the
dignity pertaining to the elective franchise and the
sacred and inalisnabe right of the people to elect
their own officers.
The hit at the Governor Secretary of State, and
Auditor Of Public Accounts, all of whom reside in the
Third Congressional District will, no doubt be pro-
perly appreciated by those gentlemen Honorsand
patronage beyond its due' have been bestowed
upon that District and " its leading men, must make
all things right, tremble for the wrath to come
hereafter from the members of the unforgiving and
puissant House of Sdell! Look out, Governor, Sc
cretary and Auditor!
The Courier concludes with the following lcarninS:
| But whatever course the Democrats of the Third
District may see fit to pursue we wash our hands of
responsibility for the result Recognizing COL David
son as the regular nominee, his name shall remain on
our banner until we have indubitable proof that a
clear majority of the district prefer another and
press such preference in due time and in proper
manner. Although we know that among Col. David
sons opponents some of the most able and ster-
| ling Democrats of the State, we warn them betmes
that the supporters of any Democratic candidate not
chosen by a convention which shall truly represent
| the wishes of a majority of the Democrats of the
district will be justly cassed among the enemies of
| the Democratic cause.
1t makes sort of difference whether you wash
your ''hands'' or not. Davidson will run through,
convention no convention, hundreds of able and
sterling Democrats will not vote for him. Watterston
will be elected, and Slideism will be killed off, gerry
dead not only in the Third District, but throughout
the State, in November next. And then, but not
until then, can pure and staunch and true Southern
party be formed in the beautiful and wealthy State
| of Louisiana.