St. Landry democrat., 1883-11-03
SHERIFF DUsON.

,Tx En,roR The reputation Of C. c. Duson
Il TOO well known, both as a gentleman and as
ON executive officer, to need further comment
nj DO feel that it becomes our duty to help to
sval, the tidal wave of praise that should now
j = one broad channel throughout the length
and breadth of the parish of st. Landry.
Language fails to express now highiy VIC
have ever appreciated the services rendered
by Curley to the people of this entire country.
Few men are possessed OF such extraordinary
presence of mind, power of endurance, ana cool
bravery combined.
To get ready, be up and gone, after the 1us-
tive, is only the work of a moment. Ana the
nodus operandi seems to suggest ltseli ma
turalIy, i'll consequence OF which deIeats are
seldom known He stands to-day acknowi-
Oh sefi by a host OF friends, and even Dy MS
enemies. and we hope they are lew, as the
nast vipjlant and thorough-going officer that
eyer held a position of trust within the glft OF
the people
p,,e reward due him for his most excellent
services during the time he has held the rells'
is almost incalculable. How many times ne
has made narrow escapes from death leu on
| and neryed only by a conscientious 1eehhS III
the faithful discharge of official duty.
Alta call he is ever ready; he hesitates not to
consiuer the time, the distance nor the COST !;
Tut is up and moving. AT one time we nha
him making his way to the interior OF the IN
| dian Territory, and there gathering up MS
game. quietly returns without fear or rnoles-
| tation. Again lie is seen meandering through
| the Lone Star state on track OF runaway,
| following from place to place on very aim
track, over the dry, thirsty plains OF san SABA
| displaying thereby wonderful lnstinct, anu
the peculiar traits and cunning OF a Jim Bran
ton" succeeding finally in making the desired
| arrest At another time he hies away to the
state Of Illinois, apprehends the murderer, re-
| turns and incarcerates him all being the
work OF few short days.
But tho recent pursuit OF, and conflict with
the two men on Red River. will at once con
| vince the reader that this champion has not in
| lie least been misrepresented in this commu
nication.
| No experienced detective could have done
better; and the bravery manifested in that en-
gagement far surpasses anything OF the Hne
| found in the history of the country. His es
| ape was indeed miraculous. Surely specia
I Providence was directed to shield him. Hence
| we are reminded, that in the discharge OF duty
| there's safety.
The deputies Hayes and Mckinney deserve
also great deal OF credit for acting their part
amid smoke and the flying bullets.
We readily concur with Conservative" that
a man to hold such an important post should
be good, active brave man, and We ada, ONT
that will deal out justice tempered with mercy
For all Of this, C. C. Duson fills the bill. We
suggest then, that those who run the poiltlea
machinery Of the parish, both Democrats am
Republicans, cometo the front, and lnsist t.ia
he accept nomination.
This can be done by holding out suffioien
inducement in regard to compensation.
Let the people awake to their own interest
lay aside all prejudice and party spirit, an
whent he day OF elect on arrives march in soil
columns to the polls, and there earnestly an
honest " declare hi the right man in the rigl
place. : SIGNAL.