The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-10-25

On Saturday last, we attended a "BREoKrs-
RIDGE BARBECUE" in the parish Of Point Cou-
pee. There Were over fifteen thousand p er !
sons in attendance. It was grand rally and
reflected great credit upon the "OLD GUARD"
Able and eloquent speeches were delivered by
Gen. B. B. Simms, Collector F. II. Hatch, T. J
semms, P. D. Hardy, Mr.. St. Paul and Col.
Alien. Point Coupee, will. give Breckinrige
from $50 to 400 majority-mark what I tell
you. This parish is all right. The news from
Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, are playing
Wehad very large meeting here on satur-
day night which told heavily upon the Opposi-
ton. The treason of Douglas will meet its full
reward in November. All eyes, in this section,
are now being turned toward the "Old Fourth
District" What will you do for the "CoNsr1-
Tur1oSAL TICKET" is the question: I tell our
friends that the "Old Fourth" will prove her
fidelity by giving her support to the only man,
who can under any circumstances defeat Lin
coln-and that man is John @. Breckinridge,
the noblest Roman Of them ALL
Every kind of letters are in circulation from
our District giving exaggerated statements as
to the strength Of the Opposition in North
Louisiana such mean efforts may mislead for
awhile, but in the long run, they can do no
harm. To tell you the TRUTH the OPPOSITION
are now paralyzed, and you need not wonder
at anything they may do or say; the fight is
between Breckenridge and Lincoln-the former
will carry every Southern State together with
California and Oregon. Pennsylvania, may yet
be redeemed, If 90, all will be we'll her re-
demption alone can avert the degradation which
now threatens the entire South. Our friends
have only to do their duty and hope for the
best. The disciples Of Lincoln are much elated
at the warm expressions in their behalf from
the UNION ScREAxERs II" They say, Lincoln's
election Is placed beyond doubt, and that the
" Bell douglas" men in the South will stand
by ("ARnED TO THEIR rEErH,") and aid in his
Inauguration swell, we shall see what We
shall see."
If Lincoln is elected, the Composition" led
on by Bell and Douglas must face the music
and shoulder the responsibility. The great
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY, headed by
Breckinridge and Lane, will come out of the
fight without . stain upon her garments
Having stood by the Constitution to the last
hour of the conflict, che will have nothing to
regret save the folly of those who knew their
duty and failed to do it. With Breckinridge,
the South has all to gain and not q far:hing to
lose. The Opposition" know this but I fear
will not acknowledge it till all is lost. Our
friends in the North are at this moment calling
on us to unite as one man upon Breckenridge
and Lane, as the only means of saving the
Union. Shall we heed their cries and act as q
unit or not? that's the question. The warm
ing just received from Pennsylvania, Ohio, and
Indiana, admonish US that what we do must be
done quickly. The result in Vermont and
Maine show that Bell has no strength in the
North be can't carry single Northern State.
and 1t is quite evident that in the South he will
fall below his friend-Fillmore. The result in
Indiana goes to prove that Douglas is pre-
tender, without q particle of strength. Had he
been nominated at Charleston, by q united
Democracy be could not then have carried a
Northern State. With such facts as these, look
ing us full in the face, why should we doubt Is
to our duty! Breckenridge alone exhibits any
chances or possibilities of success over Lincoln
Then, why not fly to the standard that can save
the Constitution and give peace to the coun-
try?
The Threats contained in Douglass Norfolk
speech, to-wit: "That he would see Lincoln
safely inaugurated,' &C., &C., has given grea
comfort to Greeley, Seward & Co. They wan
no better allies than those men who talk abou
taking up their "sHoT. GUNS " to aid in the in
auguration of GOLD ABE" All such can &c
appointments from Lincoln without the slight
est trouble. Hope some of our friends ii
Louisiana will not be backward. The faithful
soldier (with q dagger at his side) should no
60 unrcwarded.
The bold position took in your Court Hous
a few weeks since, that the Bell-Douglas part,
are blind auxiliaries to the cause of Lincoln. i
daily being established, and in November you'll
see and feel it il you do not now. For one, W
have no COMPROMISES to suggest. ARE Yo
FOR or AGAINST THE SOUTH that's the quest or
We shall stand by her till her glorious sun shall
have set to give place to the dark aend of civi
war and brutal murder. As CONSTITUTIONAL
DEMOCRATS, we have nothing now to do bu
stand by our colors and contend for our equal
; ty. Our motto should be the "CoNsr1TUTIo
and the UNION" BREAK the first and you Dis
SOLVE the last.
must close. We addressed the citizens {
this place on Saturday night; will speak tt
} morrow at q barbecue, near Cool SPRING.
On Wednesday will address the citizens Of th
parish at WHIr1KER SPRINGS, some Ave mile
from this place. A grand barbecue will b
given in honor to our cause. With our fee
) planted upon the CONSTITUTION" let US def
the approaching storm and await the result.
As ever dear Register,
Your kind and ob't. sev't
SAM'L. BARD.
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Ic0nOClastes.
1t has been the custom Of Douglas orator
In the face of facts. to assert that Judge Doul
|lou ronSlor1u nonn;uo&ad XVhok NON !