The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-09-25
DEATH OF TIE HON. L. j. SIGUR

the DIST instant
"Thc Hon. J.. J. SlGun died at his temporary resi-
dencc In Pass Christian on Saturday last. His re.
mains were brought 70 New Orleans, on Monday for
ntcrmcnt and were followed to the last resting place
of irai mortality by large concourse of sorrowing
mortality on the afternoon of the same day. lie was
about i2 years of age ut the time of his death.
Mr.. Sigur has been in III health for long time.
Hence his dcceusc was not unexpected to those nc.
quantcd with his true conditions but the announce.
mcnt of the melancholy event fell none the less heavi-
ly and sadly npon them than it did upon the commit
nifty generally.
Laurent J. Sigur was an extraordinary man. In
tellrcually he had superior IN the state, and few
equals any where. Ills mind could grasp. anaysc.
and illustrate any subject no matur how intricate
or comprehensive. lie possessed many of the clc
mcnts that go to make up the great statesman ; and
had he been made OF the Legislators Of the nation
and his health spared him, not session would have
elapsed before he would have taken his place highest
among the high and oticst among the lofty. Thi,
is no vain euOgy, nor brief il Is. is written down
without knowledge. for we knew him well, enjoyed
his friendship and confidence, and appreciated him
we hope. rs one possessing his noble generous man
" and brilliant qualities deserved 70 be appreciated
lie was, III addition, true friend, u magnanimous
opponent. good cili2unand IN honest man. In los
ing him. Louisiana has lost one Of her brightest
brayest, and most goriou,ly gifted sons-a loss shc
can i'll afford 10 sustain at this jnncure--and the
South gallant defender rs ever brcathed her ail
or trod upon her sol But he Is gone, and with him
many glowing hopes and cherished antcipations.-
IIs memory viii remain fresh III the hearts of thou
sands. aud may Heaven rest his soul.
In addition we give the remarks of the Courier
upon the same melancholy event.
II will bc of course. quite snpcrcrogatory on ON
part to inform our readers who L. j. Sigurc ,ras In
tho social walks of life in the councils Of the state
IN the political arena. in the profession of journalism
and at our talented bar. he ever occupied foremost
position Louisanians were proud of him for he
was the embodiment Of that hghto ehivalry. that
amonity of manners. and that boldncss of oratory
whchpopularze and endear man to hisfcllow man A
warm and constant friend. his hand was always ex-
tended 10 soohc or assist; rs an advocate the vic.
tim Of persecution never turned from him without OBJ
tanning ample redrrsS as journalist no menace coud
deter no Establishments betray him from the path
which stern sense Of duty had marked out for biz
guidance. An integrity as incorupibc as that Of
Cato was The character of The man
In politics Mr. Signr belonged TO the ulta section
Of the Southern State Rights Democracy, and per
formcdycoman service III hc cause lie had an irwin
ciblc contempt for those dough-accd politicians of
the South who are constantly advocating sacrifice
Of principle TO cSpcdicncy, and many rude blow has
he given from the erostrum, against hcirpartsan ma
In connection with Quitman and other distinguish
ed Southern politician, Mr. Sigur some years ago
warmly, and at sacrifice of his princoly fortune en-.
listed in the Cuban cause. All his energies were AT
that time concentrated upon that movement The
organization ofthc first expedition and the equipment
and aiming Of the Pampero, were the result of his
active efforts Unfortunately in this, rs in the sub.
sequcnt expeditions. his hopes were destined to be
blasted.
Fewmcn have gone 10 the grave attended by so ma
ny sincere and heart felt regrets The community feels
that II has sustained an irrcparable loss Lousiani-
ans feel that they have lost distinguished compatri-
OF The South has lost warm and devoted friend.
May his virtues and talents eyer live ensrincd in the
memory of the growing generation Of the state.