The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-08-15
TO THE DEMOCRACY OF LOUISIANA

| respectfully call the attention of the De-
mocracy Of the State of Louisiana to the fact
that in the whole length and breadth of the
State, the Bayou Sara Ledger is the only De.
mocratic paper that lends its columns TO the
circulation Of slandcrous communications and
malignant representations of me.
If have violated any Democratic usage
their post, and the Ledger is the only active,
vigilant, and patriotic sentinel that the party
can boast Of
1t will be difficult to make the Democracy
believe that the Ledger alone is right, and all
the other journals wrong. Some other cause,
then, must be assigned for the course of the
Ledger than that Of superior vigilance and de-
yotion to principle than that of other papers,
and the Democracy would not be at loss TO
assign the cause if they knew who conducted
its columns. If letters which reach us daily
from Democrats be any Indication of public
sentiment, ! may safely venture that the course
Of the Ledger is rcprobatcd by every man who
really desires the success Of Democratic prn-
ciplcs.
The editor Col. j. n Marks, Processes to
he my friend, and received assurances that
had not, nor would do any think to prevent
the restoration of harmony in our ranks, yet
he permits weekly Misrepresentation to go out
to my injury.
The inference is, that he has given his paper
up to Others, and it, rs | suspect, to one who
is mere selfish agitator, the only reiutation
necessary, in any instance, would be for that
person to sign his name in full. That name
would Of itself, throw suspicion on anything to
which it was attached. And if his name and
mine could 20 before the people Of Louisiana,
ond orr antcccdcnts inquired into, | would have
no fears as to the verdict.
/ A most unhappy division has sprung up in
this Congressional District, which will result
in the loss of member Of Congress, and will
no doubt cndangcr the election of our State
ticket, unless by concession, by forbcarancc, by
moderation by admitting the honesty and in.
tegrity Of all who differ, We can bring the par
together. Col Davidson, Major Heron,
nor any Of the persons named rs candidates,
should weigh one feather, compared with the
triumph Of our principles.
My name has been mentioned for Congress
| come out boldly and in the most unmstaka.
bic manner on the subject. regard Demo
cratic principles as Indispensable to the pre-
scrvation of our institutions, and particularly
at this time it is necessary that we should send
a Democratic Representative to sustain Mr..
/ Buchanan's administration. Thus believing, ]
can imagine no consideration that could induce
me to throw single straw in the way of on
success. Indeed, there is no sacrifice would
not make to accomplish signal triumph in
November next. Ny name shall never be lent
to divide the party. It's principles are fai
above personal considerations. If Davidson
is the candidate, he will certainly get my vote
If he withdraws, then whoever the party puts
forth will get the same vote.
Being q candidate for the Legislature,
shall not undertake to say which wing Of the
party is right and which is wrong. That is a
matter for the people to determine, not for me
will venture to say this much The sue
cess of Democratic principles in Louisiana de
ponds on the peaceful adjustments of the dis
sensions that exist in this congressional district
and when so much is at stake we should vote
for any man who was the nominee Of the par
ty, no matter how distasteful. let us all act
on the principle, every thing for the cause
and success is certain. Formy part, | will be
the last one to abandon the old Democratic
ship; and whenever my voice can be heard
will raise the cry Of UNION of the party Tor the
sake of the Union.
The Democratic papers throughout the state
will do me the kindness to lay this oommun
cation before their readers, that the Democra
cy may know, that if defeat does ovcrtakc u.s.
which ! pray heaven to avert, am not respon,
sible. No share Of it shall rest at my door
for my voice is for the union of all Democrats
and the cordial support of the State and Gov
eminent, now in the hands of the DemocMtir
party. +. L. CLAIBORNE
NOMINATION FOR STATE SENAroR-T The dele
gates of the American party met at Amito
City, on Saturday last, and nominated Col
Hezckiah Thompson as their candidate for
Senator from this district. Col. II. is the