The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-05
HON. l.. J. SIGuR.

To-day we hoist the name of the Hon. H. J. Sigur
as the Democratic State Rights candidate for Con-
grcas for this district We are proud to see il there
The hearts of the true aud tried democracy every
where will leap with exaltaton at the information
and his nomination will be hailed with the most en-
thusiasc reioicings in every portion Of the district
With him for their cheftain, they will go to battle
with q frmer tread. luster shout, and with more
confident hopes. than ever before. He Is one whose
lead they viii be proud to follow. and of whose sue.
cess they are confident. The true andhonest de-
mocracy are with him aud for him. and they VIII
speak in trumpet tones in his defence and for lbs
triumph No threat. cajolings. no receptions. no
mannuverings of designing politicians can stle
their voices and prevent them from speaking out
boldly and independently the sentiments which COM
mand the appreciation Of their heads and their hearts.
He is worthy and we'll qualified, according 10 the
Jefersoninn standard. for he Is emnently "honcst
capable and faithful" As yet no breath has tarn-
shed the splendor of his reputation for these quail
fcations, and his unsullicd integrity. his brillient
talents and his undoubted fidelity will defy the bit
ercst efforts Of his opponents at dctracton and de-
famation Ibcrviles favorit son. will worthily rep
resent this district. and in the halls Of the national
legislature will lie viewed with feelings Of the proud
EFT satisfaction by bis constituents We need bis
talents his patriotism. and his exalted virtues there
II the fierce conflict raging. and which Will rage
with increased violence in the next Congress between
the hosts Of Abolitonism and the South, he will he
champion in whose courage, fidelity, and intellt-
gcnce we can place the most implicit reliance. To
him we can trust the dearest rights Of the South with
pf Euo,p Not n m n
its flood when to speak ont the sentiments condem-
natory of the .'brass knuckler' and plug ugiy:''
when TO advocate openly the principles ofdemocracy
was but TO eopardize personal safety even to death
his voice was heard loud in denunciation He pro
claimed their crimes and held up their inhnman
outrages to public scorn and contempt. lie did not
quail before the assnsins and the ballot box breaker
but loudly demanded their arrest and punishment
His eouuence was heard where II was most needed
arousing the people to the dangers md evils Of secret
political organizations. lie met their champions
upon the stump in defence OF democratic principles
and achieved brilliant victory. His services in
that conflict were efficient and successful and they
will he long admired and remembered y both friend,
and foes His labors IN the democratic cause have
been long and arduous, and an opportunity is now
afforded the democracy Of this district to reward
them. Aud that they will do It. we hav" no h"sitan-
cy in affirming Ills feowc'tizens Of Iherville will
cordially raify the action Of The Convention which
nominated him. and West Baton Rouge It is expect
cd will follow her example Tho next news from
Carroll Madison. and Tensa' will be, that those par
ishcs have endorsed his nomination. We expect them
to do It.. And the parish of 81. Helena win not be
the last in yielding her support to him. In the con
hct the voices Of West Felicana. Ayoyclles, Cata
houa and ConcorIa. will not he and can not be
hushed. They will be heard, perhaps not in public
meetings but at the ballot box in November. lie
every democrat do what he knows to be his duty IL
his party. to the South. and to his country and i
they follow the dictates of their judgments ard thei
feelings, l.. j. Sigur will be our next Representative
in Congress.