Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-07-07

had held it for many successive terms. Gen.
Leslie Coombs, a strong and popular leader, the
intimate friend of Henry Clay, was bis compct-
itor, and the Wing party used every exertion to
retain possession of a District which the talents
of its representative, Clay, had made famous
throughout the Union. Though scarcely thirty
years of age, Breckenridge displayed the com
bined courage and prudence of a veteran OF
twenty political campaigns. Never descending
to employ the tricks of the Demagogue, his sa-
gacity never permitted him to be injured by
them. He would not stoop to the low arts of a
seeker after popularity. but by his noble bear
ing he gained the sincere and lasting esteem of
discriminating men. His speeches were always
addressed to the understanding of his auditors.
His object was not to play upon their feelings
in order to win their favor and sympathy, but
to convince them of the truth OF Democratic
doctrine. Hence was his triumph a permanent
one. for after serving two years in Congress and
| renewing the contest for reelection. he found
that the seed he had sown had fallen ON fertile
soil.
In this second contest the Wings. resolved to
redeem the district at any cost. chose ex-Gover-
nor Letcher as their candidate, Boosting that he
had never been defeated. (Which was true,) and
that he never could be. That willy old poll
tician would indeed have been a formidable an
tagonist to most men: but Major Breckenridge
promptly challenged him to public discussion,
industriously canvassed every corner of every
| county in the district. and did not rest until an
| other victory was won. Those who read the
political journals Of 1853, will remember the
universal interest which attended that memora-
BILE contest throughout the Republic. Discern
ing men then recognized the elements of great
ness in the young Kentuckian, which subsequent
events have only served to display in a stronger
light.
In Congress, Major Breckenridge readily at
tanned a leading position. winning respect by
his chivalric bearing and dignifed manner, and
exerting marked influence by his earnest and
vigorous eloquence. He was, almost from the
beginning. looked upon as the Democratic
leader of the House.
While a member of the thirty-third Congress,
President Pierce rendered him the appointment
of Minister to Spain, which he declined, we be-
lieve, on account of the health Of his family.
He would doubtless have eXerted a salutary in
auence in that station,
The nomination of Breckenridge by acclama-
ton at Cincinnati for the Vice-Presidency, his
brilliant and effective speeches in that cam
paign in Pennsylvania and the Northwest, his
election, the dignifed and able mannerin which
he has presided over the Senate, his own cleo
ton to that body by the Legislature of Ken
tucky-all these events in his unparalleled ca
reer are too recent to require even recapituls-
ton. No man in America is better or more
favorably known. He is a patriotic, pure
hearted, honest, bold and sagacious gentleman
Just such a candidate as an honest party and
a party of principle ought to have.
Both our candidates are lifetime Democrats
both have been the builders of their own for
tuues-both are noted for s%potless integrity
both are of high standing in the affections of the
people-both are most loved and esteemed
where they have been best and longest known.
Neither has ever faltered in the pursuit of prin-
ciple; neither has ever been tempted into the
crooked paths of the demagogue; and though
both are well versed in the ways of men, neither
has ever attempted to make an unworthy use of
the power which that knowledge always gives.
They are a noble pair of Democratic brothers,
worthy to walk side by side in the van of the
national army, and to sustain together the
standard bright with the blazonry of political
truths. They are worthy Of their party and of
the high positions to which they are to be elc-
waited. [Advocate.
GEN. JOSEPH LAxE.-Gcncral Joe Lane. the
candidate for Vice-Prcsident. was born in North
Carolina, December ii. 1901. In his fifteenth
year he became a clerk in a mercantile house in
Indiana. In 1921 he married and settled on the
banks of the Ohio. in Indiana, where his family
continue to reside. In 1922 he was chosen a
member of the Legislature, serving in that ca
pacity, with occasional intervals, until 1876.
He supported General Jackson in 1S24-'2S-'3o:
Van Buren, in 1s36-'4e, and Polk in 1874. His
course while in the State Legislature was marked
by a devoted patriotism and a singieness of pur-
pose to advance the prosperity of Indiana. He
was most active in the arrangement by which
the State was saved from bankruptcy, and her
honor from the stain IF reputation. None but
those who were residents of the State in that
trying time can sufficiently estimate his invalu-
BILE services on this important question In the
year 1916 he was a member of the State Senate,
but resigned his seat when a call was made on
Indiana to furnish volunteers for the Mexican
war. He entered the army as a private, and in
a few months afterwards was appointed Briga.
dier-General. He served with distinction dur
ing the war, and covered himself with honor
! About August LIST, l84S. he reached Indiana
{ where a succession of public receptions were
rendered him, but to which he had no time tc
respond, for on the 18th of August he was com.
missioned Governor of Oregon, without his so
licitation, and organized the government; wa!
elected delegate to Congress in 1851, and now
is one of the United States Senators from thu
State Of Oregon. In politics Gen. Lane is {
Democrat of the Jefferson and Jackson school
and is thoroughly acquainted with the histor.
. and politics of this country. His %retentiv'
' memorya and quick. active intellect, enable hin
= to turn to immediate and effective use the NOR
important facts and incidents connected wit
our institutions. He is more a man OF actor
> than words-more practical than theoretical
= :, and presents himself with a mind formed rattle
= by a study of things than of their mere names
= = IN. Y. Herald.
Ms-John Wren was arrested and lodged i
s the parish Jail for having shot his wife, on tn