The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-01-24
GOV. W1CKLIFFE'S MESSAGE.

This important document was reud to the two
branches Of the Legislature on the 10th inst mmc.
diatcly after their organization. The Advoca:,
gives IL the following notice. 1t is u well written
paper, embodyng many wise and practical Suggcs.
tons in regard to the leading interests of the
State, and will be found a valuable gudc.bood to
the Legislature just entering upon its term of sixty
days.
That portion relative TO national affairs is con.
ceivcd in proper spirit and while il Will not tend 10
q relaxation OF Southern determination TO resist
Northern aggrcssons it offer, true reflex of public
opinion, on the posture of Federal politics. particu.
arly as regards the question Of slavery IN the Terri.
tories. We trust the sangune expectation. of his
Excellency-that the principle of the kansas-Nr.
braska act is now fixed and settled for all coming
timc"-may be realized by the distracted nation.
The hope may be dclusivc one and sectional si,i.
and geographical animostics may continue to div d.
us and weaken the bonds of happy Union: b,i, Ne
will not be responsible for the consequences to cnsc
The position Of the South is irrcvocably taken She
is on the alert, and looking future aggrc.sions so
steadily and calmly in the face that our enemies can.
not but fear our attitude The doctrine Of the adj
mirablc Inaugural Address of his Excellcncy on
assuming the duties Of his Office is still kept in ycw
In the event Of the present repose turning out to be
the forcrnnner of future depredations against our
rights. Should the general calm only be the prccur-
sor of the storm which some affect to see looming M
In the black distance, and should those bright and
cheering anticipation which we now 50 fondly in.
duigc not be realized rhen Jreedom and equaiy in n,
Union. are denied the people of the South by The
people of the North. ken will Louisiana take her 30.
sition and maintain her rights by the strong arms
and bold hearts Of her brave sons" This expresses
the whole story. The South is content with the
Union; asst IS. She would scorD goyernin,n mt tina,
does not recognize her ~ equal, ana rrpudatc On
alliance with power that would venture to lramplc
upon her rights and d gnty.
The Governor will find few to dissent from H.
views concerning American supremacy in the Gul.
OF Mexico. We trust the Legislature will BE- prnmpt
in mcmorializng Congress as to its Importance 10
Louisiana.
The total receipts in the Treasury for the year
1856 amount to s2223sGs 81 /; the expenditures for
the same time Slo53si9 As; leaving a balance Of
S9O2,4I4 II.
The Engineers and Swamp Land Commissioners
reports are referred to for exhibit Of the .uccc.
ful operations OF their departing Mt. The Governor
throws out suggestions for legislative con Iteration
On the Engineers department.
The Judiciary system Of the Sta,c Is alluded to.
and rs this will be All important matter the attention
Of every member cannot be too closely directed 10
Inc ptrlectson of system ~ on which the interest
OF the community can rely with confidence and safety
lh!s and other subject matters OF the Message will
receive our attention ut a future day
In conclusion, the Governor again calls attention
to ,hr condition of affairs in the city OF New Orican
Murder and anarchy have usurped all government
III this great citadel of crime aaA commerce; good
order has long since fled its precincts Assassination
is king. and Terror his peace conscrYcr VIII the
Legislature adjonrn and leave this appalling state OF
things uncorrccted? or will it com forward to the
call OF humanity, and, by the enactment Of vigorous
measures, teach crime that it is not yet ramr and
rnliansm that there is yet power 10 CHI ok It's in
carnate dends? Nous e9rons! The last paragraph
of the Message on this subject is so Suggestive that
we quote it: 1T is for the great law making depart
ment of or government TO perfect our Grim nal law
and by wise, impartial and vigorous eaactments to
apply remedy for the evils Of our great CONNER
ca centre ere it be too late. and reaction terrible
as. and cqualled only by, the wrongs endured shall
be aroused, and thu, justice and law he trampled
under foot by those who now in vain seek its shield
and protection" Amen! will respond every patriot
and philanhropst.