The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-09-12

"Hov. L. j. SrGuR-This gentleman opens
his canvass to-day in lbervillc Parish at Bay-
on Goula. He Informed us that it was his in
tention to thoroughly canv IS the District,
visiting in person every parish and neighbor.
hood There is no doubt but that Mr.. >. Will
make q desperate effort to obtain verdict
from the people against Mr.. Davidson aud the
manner of his nomination. Col. d., as the
democratic nominee, as the candidate oil n
convention of the people, ought promptly to
meet his assailant at every point. We trust
he will do so, that the people of the district
may fully understand the why's and wherelores
of this family broil Il There
is work to be done in the canvass, and we feel
sure that COL Davidson will set good exams
pie to his friends Bravery and vigor in the
leader inspires bravery and vgor in the fol-
lower-thc timid must stand aside or be thrown
overheard after the battle opens "-B x. 1d.
rocate sM inst.
We are rcjoced to learn from the above
paragraph the entrance of Mr.. Sigur upon the
canvass. Wherever he goes, he will be wei.
coined with enthusiasm by the old democratic
guard. Already the voters are focking to
his support by hundreds The people wished
n third man, one whom they admired, and
would love to honor and reward, and that
man they see in Hon L j Sigur. They give
their voices to him, not With reluctance and
with bushes on their checks, but with an hon.
est pride, worthy of true democrats. We hope
Col. Davidson will have the courage to meet
him Oh the stump before the people, face TO
face, and not resort to secret political circu.
lars to sustain his claims. We agree with the
Advocate that "Jrdrcry and rigor in the lead
or inspires bravery and vigor in the follower
the t;md must stand aside or he thrown over
board after the battle opens To both these
qualifications, so necessary in a Congressman
from the South, Col Davidson can lay no just
claims, as the following extracts from the pub
lislcd card Of Judge Bowie proves:
Il must be permitted. then, to contradict positive.
~ the declarations of Mr. Davidson aud to show that
he has violated his fidelity to the Democratic party.
and that in defending himself from that charge. he
has violated his proicsscd allegiance TO truth
Thus have reviewed Mr.. David.on's position and
his justification. have convicted him Of assuming
arbitrarily. to nnnul the proceedings Of m organtla
ton above his control. | have convicted him Of
detection. have convicted him Of producing dis
cord in the Democratic ranks and painful o. II I'LL
| have been compelled to convict him of preyariCa.
ton. deceit, and ialsehood."
This charge has been made for months, and
no steps have been taken, nor reply made by
Col Davidson to yindicatc and Justify himself
before the people Will the democracy Of this
district select II man TO advocate, support, and
defend the dearest rights Of the South in the
fierce conflict which will rage in the next Con.
gress, who either does not or cannot vindicate
or defend himself at home The people in
this crisis need man Of heroic courage UNI
wayering fidelity, and exalted talents, and such
n man is the Hon. l.. j. Sigur, and when he
appears in the front Of battle "thc timid must
stand aside or be thrown overheard" His
sword has flashed in victory OIL many well
fought field, and will again. We have no
fears, 10 miSgtyings as TO the result. His sup.
porters are burning for the conflict. Their
hears are in the cause, and they know that
truth is mighty and vii! prevail" Each day
adds to his prospects, aud when the battle
comes, the entire democracy will be united
under his banner and in his support. He can
be, he must he elected.