The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-10-19
The Hon. j. G. Breckenridge.
The Democrats Of Kenucky seem re-

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solved upon sending their distinguished
chief Breekinlidge, again to the u. S.
Senate after tie term of hi croDicio presi-
dency over that body shall have expired.
Men of ability have occupied the Senate
rial seats at the disposalof Kentucky
since Clay retired, but sl, has not had
that super-eminent infuene in national
affairs which she wieldedwhen that &C
complished Statesman and great orator
reflected the lustre Of his taents upon the
State which had abundantlt honored him.
This influence is remembered with min
gled pride and regret and lie feeling in
favor of attempting its RESPIRATION grows
strong and general. For accomplishing
this all eyes are turned upon Breckenridge,
the brightest star Of the kentucky con-
stellation,. outshone by no,e in the Ma
tional galaxy. There is a decisive Demo-
cratic majority in both branches Of the
Legislature consisting of members whose
appreciation Of party organization will
render certain the election Of the caucus
nominee.
As member Of the august body over
which he has presided with ability and
dignity the favorite son of Kentucky
would take high rank. He would enter
upon the discharge Of his Senatorial duties
in March, 1861, just after he had com.
pleted the fortietb year of his age, having
passed two years as member Of the Leg
islature Of Kentucky, two years as a Ma
ior of infantry iii the late Mexican war,
four years as a member Of the Z. S. House
of Representatives and four years as Vice
President. His polished manners, his inn
pressiye figure and bearing, his entertain
ing and graceful conversation, the purity
of his private life and the well known
chivalry Of his character would give him
a great social influence. To clear head
and vigorous memory be unites strong
analy tical powers and having given the
best part of his lifetime to the study and
discussion Of public affairs, under cifeum,
stances propitious to the rapid acquisi-
lion of accurate information, be would not
be apt to experience any Inconvenience
OF embarrassment in any debate what.
ever. The most astute tacicians and the
oldest debaters of the lower house found
a match In the then youthful Kentuckian
Twice in succession he has. won a seat in
that house against veteran politicians, the
first time. overcoming large Wig ma
jority and defeating the popular, labori-
Gus and eloquent General Coombs, the
second time increasing bis own majority
and defeating the great Wing champion
.ex- Governor Letcher who had never be-
fore been beaten in a political contest,
In the Senate he would have an appro
pirate field for the exercise of that con
vincing, powerful and finished oratory in
which he would find few equals and ne
superior among his fellow-Seuators. Those
who have not been SO fortunate as to'leai
him speak can have but faint conception
of the musical rythm Of bis organtoncd en-
uncation, the nobleness of his finished &c
tion or of the contagious energy Of his man
ner. In addressing political assembly
his oratory is like one Of the mountain
born rivers Of his native State, springing
from pure fountains, gathering volume
withits progress, swelling among gigantic
cliffs, surging and whirling over rocks,
dashing through chasms and laundering
down preeipices with resistless majesty
But i'll spite of the growing desire Of
the Democrats of Kentucky to send Brock
inridge to the Senate, his name, with CT
without their consent, will occupy a place
in the list of Democrats from which the
Charleston Convention must choose the
Presidential candidate. 1t is well known
that it was without his seeking and even
contrary to his wishes that he was selected
in '56 as nominee for the vice-P Presidency
his desires and those Of bis friends in Ken
lucky will have just as little influence al
Charleston should it be found eKpedient
by any delegates to vote for him. Moth
ing but positive prohibition from hin
can preventhis name from going before
that body nor can he forbid it, consistently
with his duty as a Democrat, except FOL
the most urgent reasons,
It is our purpose to refer to the stand.
ing and merits of each eminent Democrat
North or South whose name is likely te
to be used in connection with the nomi
na4;on fcr tho Presidency and who will