The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-05-07
=" DISORG GANIIERS."

AT a time like this when the enemies to the insti-
utions of the Slave States are concentrating their
strength for victory great and so decisive. as
will settle forever the whole question. in 1860, the
intelligent and patriotic citizens of the South of all
opinions and classes giving that highest evidence
|.ot cherished regard. which is only exhibited for q
cause. when II commands the heart, the mind and the
whole mans devotion; that is, they are sacrificing
their prejudiccs growing out of political contests. aud
are uniting together as to present compact front
to the enemies of their common rights.
There is nothing in the way of political union in
the South, but the selfish management of corrupt pol
ticans who are constantly dcnouncing as disorgan-
zcis. those who are not disposed to assist them in
placing tie direct coutrol of the Democratic party
in the hands of men. from whom. these politicians
fnow, they would receive federal spolls. They wish
united South not for the sake of the South but for
the sake Of themselves. If they really desire united
Democratic party. as the souhs political rcprcscn-
'avc. why should they. at this important time. de-
nonnce as dsorgani:crs, those men, who do not think
as they do. that Mr.. Slidcll is vastly proper man
for the next Legislature to elect United States Scna
tor" When did Mr.. Slidc become SO mnrvelloisly
suited for that mportan: station, that mems loyalty
TO the Democratic party and the South. should be
questioned. merely because they think proper TO sup.
port men who are not known to be his supporters? I?
Why should Democrats in this town b. denounced a.
/" "Siguritcs," " "antDavasonites. and "disorgani-
zrrs." for no other than their voting for dele
gates from this ward whom they supposed would cast
their vote n the convention for those whom they de-
sire TO nominated?
We tell these would be rulers in the Democratic
party here that they need have fears for ii. lis
unity. thanks 10 the patriotism of the south is sccnrc
despite Of the dcmpalaing tendency Of the Efforts Of
thO-" who cndcavor to use II as means of accom-
plishing ihcr own selfish cndsin despite Of the ava
cious eagcrness of proicsscd friends, FOR spoils in
despite Of the irighnl corruption Of those rhnm thc
party has reposedJ trust n-and Of the bitter denun-
citation of those who hold up TO the public gaze these
abuses ard corruptions There is virtue and ntclli-
geGcc enough in the masses to keep 1t together and
they not to be driven into submission division or
dsoryaaisa'iop.
neutral paper says: There can be no doubt
that the divisions and disscnsions in the Democratic
party have encouraged the opposition TO renewed en-
eriions until these discussions occurred ii eontin-
ncs 4" thsperiod appeared near at hand when in the
South every element of antagonism towards the De-
mocrac party about to be extingui.hed = and
then goes on to attribute the opposition movement in
Kentucky, Virginia. and Tennessee. 10 the errors
blnndcrs. and weakness Of the administration !" in
tcccd hy corruption 30 irightfnl that nothing save
the haunting fear Of contributing indirectly TO a
Black Republican victory has thus far operated to
deter opposition TO It," However true these remarks
may be, IA to the reason why the entire South Ii not
in point Of fact rallying to the Democratic party
the opposition, If they will weigh them well, will find
them 10 be unenabc. though doubt IL is the cause
influencing many. If there be errors and abuses in
The party. il is not necessary to 90 out for those
already out to continue so, in order to amend them
\ healthy sentiment Of political morality therein,
will correct these abuses and this sentiment can be
made to control it by an unsparing Exposure and de-
nuncaton of those who seem to think that the De
mociatc party was only established 10 enable them
their relatives and rienlst get Office. and who de-
nouncc as "disorganizcr," every individual who
ncrposes the least objection to their controlling the
action and policy Of the party 10 their especial bcne-
lit. Ihay are aware that the community is knowing
TO the fact that they otccScekcrs in principle II
not by occupation and profession. They know this.
and yet, Is it not strange, that sense Of delcacy
does not restrain them when they attempt TO influence
the independent voter As Juror would feel should
a party to a cause to be by him decided. attempt 10
lsmper with him. so must any intelligent voter feel.
when approached by person who has a direct in
cres in the result of political contest which would
decide the question as 10 whether patronage and
spois should continue to flow to his would be adviser
and mentor.