The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1892-08-27
OPINIONS OF THE LOUI-
SIAN4 PRESS.
WANTS TWO CANDIDATES.

MOrenOuSe BaStfOp appear Let the
Democrats put up Two candidates for
congress in this district and the people
can settle the dispute They had that
to do once before, and they settled it
right, too.
THE SORT OF LEADERS THEY ARE.
Bastrop Appeal j: We have in this
state as the leaders of the rebellion
against the Democratic party, such
men as Taunehill, Clayton, Guice, Bri-
an, and other s.of that ilk, who have
never attained success at anything
unless it may be to turn this state over
tc Republican negro domination again.
Every body recognizes that their efforts
as agitators may result in that dread
ful calamity. But do those who have
been worshiping at the feet of such
men desire such results ? We believe
not.
THIRD PARTY THE IN FIFTH DISTRICT.
Farmerville Gazette Democrats of
Lincoln parish are beginning to organ
ize their forces for the pending fight.
| A Democratic mass meeting, called by
petition of 212 signeIs thereto, will
be held at Ruston on the 9th inst, to
consider the situation and agree upon a
line of action. Union parish Demo-
Gratis should follow the example set by
their Lincoln neighbors. The third
partyites in this section are we'll organ
lied, They are making Thorough and
/ aggressive fight, and if the Democrats
sit supinely back and remain inactive,
different tale from that anticipated
may be told next November. "Eter-
nal vigilance is the price of liberty"
SPLIT IN THE FIFTH.
Iberville South: The split in the
Democratic ranks of the Fifth congress
| sional district is very unfortunate oc-
currence. AS the peoples party is par
ticularly strong in this section, it be-
hooves the Democracy to close up all
breaks in it's ranks and march forward
with an unbroken front. There are
nineteen members of the district COM
mittee present, representing eleven par
ishes. The representatives otfour par
ishes did not like the basis of repre-
sentation agreed upon, and bolted.
We can see no good reason for this
bolt, and think that the action of the
minority is to be condemned. We
trust that harmony will be restored,
and that the Fifth district, which has
been so true to the Democracy for
many years past, will roll up her usual
Democratic majority.
PEOPLES PARTY IN THE SOUTH.
Webster Parish (Lanesville) Record:
1t is generally conceded that the peo-
pies party will put out candidate for
congress from this district and will
make strenuous effort to elect their
man. In view of this fact the Demo-
cratic forces must come together. put
ting aside old party animosities engen-
dered during the gubernatorial cam
paign, and present a solid phalanx to
the enemy. The best element Of the
Farmers Alliance will make the fight
within the Democratic lines. and with
united party, the old Fourth district
will roll up her usual big Democratic
majority in November.
| THE wRANGLE IN THE FIFTH.
Mansfield Democrat-J Journal: All is
not peace and harmony among the
Democrats of the Fifth congressional
district. The river parishes favor the
re election of Mr.. Boatner, while the
hill parishes favor Judge Gunby. The
result of this wrangling for place on
the part of the candidates friends can
not be foretold, but it is to be hoped
that there will be no split in the party
Let party discipline be administered, d,
and let party loyalty be exacted of ev-
cry one calling himself Democrat
The whole state is interested in party
success in the Fifth, and it is the duty
of all good Democrats to bend theil