Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-10-28

the former will accomplish anything by
the attitude assumed, / cannot for me-
ment question or doubt.
In the Third Congressional District &
contest is going on, which has 'pith and
meaning in it, and whatever the result, q
point will have been gained, which in fu
ture viii give to the Southern Rights doc.
trine Importance and tangibility. And
even should the first effort prove unsuc-
cessful, yet it will be a stepping stone to-
wards the publication of the Democratic
party, in which, for the past few years,
corruption, demagogeism, partisanism and
wire-pulling seem to be ruling elements.
The existence of this disreputable fact has
had the effect of rendering inert and ut.
terly indifferent strong and influential
members of the party-men who loathe
the infamous conduct and practices of the
men in power, and the sol disant leaders;
men, who, rather than affiliate with or
give countenance to fraud and intrigue,
prefer incurring the risk of a temporary
defeat, in the hope ofpurifying their party
by ridding it of those whose annoyance,
superciliousness and trickery have Justly
gained for it the appellation ofthe 'spoils
party
This work of purgation commenced
under such favorable auspices aud prose
cuted with such vigor and earnestness,
augurs we'll for the success of principles,
justice and right over the Vaccinations of
dishonest, unprincipled and dangerous
politicians; and ere it ceases, such res
formation will have been accomplished as
will command for the gallant and daring
crusaders, the respect, admiration, COM
mendation, and heartfelt gratitude of
people wearied ont by and thoroughly
disguised with the operations Of a 'one
man and 'monied power This work
accomplished, and we may look forward
TO better times.
BY the nomination of the talented and
chivalrous L. J. sigur, as their standard.
bearer in this conflict of principles over
inen, more than halfthe victory has been
achieved, and what little remains 10 be
acquired viii meet with summary DISPOSE
ton at his hands. And here / would be
acting contrary to my inclination, were /
to pass by the name of the noble son Of
Louisiana, uncoupled with some testi-
monial ofrespect and some token OF graft
tude. Not that | may praise him with
my feeble pen, as much as his own deeds
have done not that my language may
add TO the honors which have gathered
around him; but that | would avail myself
of this opportunity to pay homage to a
man of fpatriotic greatness and undisputed
moral worth. As the former is consecFa-
ted to the interests aud defence of his ma.
tive soil, so does the latter contribute not
a little TO his character abroad. Everys
where the name of Sigur is spoken Of in
tones of respect and admiration by ALL
Everywhere he meets with success. and
everywhere his glorious cause promises to
proudly triumph. Measures cannot but
prevail under the leadership Of such
man. In every capacity, self with him is
ever out Of view, whilst duty seems 10 be
his guiding rule; realizing in this respect
the concise eulogy of'he phiIosopbic histo-
rian 'plurimnm facere minimum ipse de
Sc loqui;' he acts most for usefulness and
least for self praise.
And who are the opponents of Mr..
siguFg They are both well, but not faA
yorably known. The character of one.
both politically and morally, is known
throughout the width and breadth Of ihe
State, for everything revolving TO men Of
and elicits tbe disgust and con-
:empt Of all, save those who are Ieagued
With him, and the better portion Of those
even cannot honestly, conscientiodsly and
.ruIy respect him either az man, a pol
tician or scholar.
Though the character Of the.osher may
pe less Objectionable, jet he is equally
lnft to make such q Representative az
he South at this time requires. He is
wanting in capacity and bis talents rank
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