Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1859-10-22

sugar. But | must stop; the life
of such Il man should be regarded
as valuable treasure, and not treat.
ed lightly.
The Opposition State Ticket,
which has been full and complete
for several weeks, seems to be gain
ing ground in all portions of the
commonwealth we have heard fronn
This is about what we predicted at
the outset, and it the valuable ad-
vice we then gave, without solici-
taticn from any one, had been fol-
lowed strictly in letter and spirit,
we incline to the conclusion that the
regular Federal ticket would have
suffered an unexpected check, if not
disastrous discontinue. Action
Immediate action--was the thing
wanted. Action all the time
work all the time-manliness all
the tino- energy all the time
patriotism all the ti1ne-and a full
genuine showing of devotion to the
highest and he Hest interests of tie
State, as State, by and from the
aggregation Of individuals and in
terest which compose it, would
have worked, in our deliberate opi.
MON, wonders-and wonders may
yet be worked by the sedulous and
active exercise of the same intu-
ence.
The men on tie Opposition State
Ticket are irreproachable and un-
exceptionable. They are above fear
and beyond reproach. Theirstrong-
est opponents cannot say a word
against them as gentlemen of abil-
ity, fidelity and honor; and when
men possess the attributes Of ability,
fidelity and honor, it follows, as a
natural and inevitable consequence,
that any positions, any trusts, any
thing and every thing, may be safe
ly confdcd to their custody.
Gen. Thomas j. Wells, of Ra-
pides, who heads the Opposition
ticket, has been quite III, but at
last accounts was well nigh recov
erd. This will account for his nom
participation in the canvass, thus
far. He will, we understand, be
all over in his section of the State
before the canvass terminates, and
will see and converse with thou
sand Of his fellow-citizens. His
clear head, sterling worth, practical
ability and high character. will
make him popular with all who do
not know him
We have been told, by good au-
thority, that the Hon. John Ray.
candidate for Lieutenant Governor,
is now, and has been for some time,
engaged in an active prosecution
Of the canvass. He is a powerful
man before the people, and is
bound to win favor wherever he
goes. If he was as we'll known all
over the State as he is in the Qua
chita parishes, he would poll a tre-
mendous vote. Mr.. r. IT. Cuny,
Of Catahoula, candidate for Super
intendent of Public Education is
also engaging actively in the can
vass, as we are informed. He is an
able, acceptable and popular man
altogether worthy in all respects.
We suppose. the other candidates
WILL. also, soon take hand in the
business with all the industry the
emergency requires.
The Opposition:meet;ng held on
Canal street evening Before. last,
Of which we gave a full accoun,
yesterday morning, was very sig
demonstration. The. speech
Of Mr.. Durant was the great fea-
ture Of the: OCCASION, and. was
worthy his reputation as a lawyer !
orator and citizen. Mr.. D. should
At once commence a canvass of the
State. An able and honest man
ike him is bound to accomplish
good wherever he addresses the
people.
We will conclude by reiterating
our advice to the Oppositionists,
given as before mentioned, that if
hey expect to accomplish anything
and their chances are by no
means desperate, owing to the pres
snt condition Of political affairs