Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-12-22
Correspondence.
Baron RouGE, Dec. II, 1860

- .ALE DAWN AtOCGEg OVS. AAy low
r. A. Roy, Esq reached here to-
day, q few hours before the Legislature
adjourned, after having, with great una
nimity, perfected and passed bills calling
a Convention and providing for organ
izing and arming the militia. Thus,
you see, the first great step has been
taken in, the right direction; and now
comes the all.important object-that of
securing proper and reliable men for
members of that august body, which is
to shape our destiny in this solemn hour.
! trust our parish will choose men whose
firmness Of character, devotion to South
ern interests, and known and declared
States Rights principles entitle them to
our full confidence. And let US know
how those men stand at this day. There
are among us those who have long
preached up the rights of the States,
and who now mean those rights ~ the
Union, at all times and at all sacrifice;
those are not our men. Others would
never surrender our rights, never, not
they! but they would try every means
of. Cancellation, and if these failcd, would
then waste their time and breath IN, con-
sulting for e~o-operation. These are not
tho men for this last great day Of the
present Confederacy. 1t has failed to
fulfil the objects for which it was formed,
and is doomed. We need waste no time
in futile endeayors to prolong its worth
less existence. ~ . &sgs .aF
The Northern States have warred or
MS for q quarter Of a century, partly as
States and partly as citizens; they have
trampled upon the plainest provisions
Of the Constitution and laws OF Congress;
they have stepped ut no crimes-murder,
assassination, midnight arson, poison,
the most ficndish plots to destroy life
and property-and the Constitution and
laws have been powerless to protect or
punish. These have, heretofore, been
called the aggrcssions of individuals,
and partial. But now, the whole North,
with its vast ~maiorities, has swept the
ballotrboxes with this demon spirit, and
initiated o sectional warfare which,
leaves us no hope, and not . shadow OF
refuge. Let rs cut loose from this
mountainous incubus, which overwhelms
and crushes us. Why delay p What
terms Of Cancellation can be offered
which will satisfy ms No promise. no
compact, no Constitutional guarantee,
will command one moments confidence.
il, they neglect or refuse to fulfil their
obligations and oathss under the present
Constitution, what faith AN we have in
other similar compactsf None. And
say. let us sternly meet the great
events that await u.s.. Let us select
men who will vote for immediate and
separate secession. When that great
act of duty and security is performed, LET
us then consult with our sister States
for the general veal, and cooperate with
them in establishing such institutions
as will insure protection to our interests
and liberties. ss =
/ saw our worthy Governor, and ex-
pressed to him the pleasure / had in
reading his manly, patriotic and truly
conservative message, just commnni-
Gated to the Legislature, specially CON
vcned to take the initiative ii those
momentons proceedings, which are to
free. us from the tyranny of Northern
fanaticism and sectional warfare, / be-
lierc that he, as well as 9 great MAORI
~ 4of 3onr citizens, is Convinced that, no
concession saA be made, no guarantee
given, upon which we can place any re-
lance; AND, therefore, no delay, no con.
snltatieal or reflection viii induce US to
remain connected under tho same Gov
eminent with our direst foes. The same
spirit seems to animate almost the Q D
tire Legislature. II we q secure a
Convention ready to carry ont these
views, and cooperate ii measures neces-
'sary to success, Louisiana will place
herself on high and noble grounds. and
firmly secure the rights and liberties Of
her citizens Truly ynpss, s37a
CHARLES u ROWLEY.