The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-11-27

Eds Crescent Itis always 1epuye to the man OF the
proper possibilities be compelled to comment upon the
faults Or foiss Of Others the contrary, he would rsh.
e far throw the veil Of charity the defects and vices of
an erng fellow and thus stand es from the sin Of
detraetion. But principle that should govern each and
every one OF US in the social relations Of private life very
well be dispensed with far regards him who has been
entrnttad with public interests proves himself ecraant
and false il certainly boudnot screen him from severe cen
sue, who show himself unworthy Of Office of trust
in which he has been placed by his felow-czsns, relying
implicitly upOn'hs honesty and integrity e would be an
abuse Of the gedsa rule of charity permit its operation in
favor him who anets his total disregard Of The duties
which be owes 10 his constituents who proves himself cor.
rupt OF careless steward lie ought only to expect eli the
rigor consistent with strict justice.
These reflections have been suggested by the reported con.
uct O. ome Of our municipal representatives, Alta late
that will accrue ifom The new tsS sfs itpol mon ip
and Municipality Report says that some Of our aldermen
least week before The CREATION Of The new oc9
81 1 mas be t9e csc we NUT say that these honorable
eaims should pre- emf themgsyes applicants hu ca oci0
oRg gat upon he mpaes Of idoads6ip and pgfs. sg
I9s ne feelings 81 the public 70 their own private
doubt whether even the visionary and bcReUOleat PEa0
Cul Hafs a9nited lhese gentlemen lnto his Republic.
justice 70 any one and earnestly hope that the report has
IS singular thai he sooi people Of tIs MISUNDERSTANDING
suSuG Sn s lnnoeent simplicity Of Their hearts delegate
wise and wb9iesoms regulations for Their govenment,
u
bqndahee Of their patgism wish TO make the station
which they have been called suberyient their own phi
yate views and purposes Is possible that men occupy.
ing high places" ia this community, and knowing ion
Well that Their actions 10 tie Inspection of Hil
possbe that they should manifest complete disregard Of
the scored duties dua by hem TO the community should be
50 lost TO sene Of shame, should openly, aldermen
breeT their private feelings the public welfare H.
however pledge have been made let Eope that they
solicitations OF anxious eNpeCtants. We do
any asperluns upon the Uhaacies those who the
ooes on the contrary, far knowledge goes we
cannot but pronounce them respectable and worthy citizens
There are however, degrtes in merit An applicant may
nave dwe among u for years many Of may remember
his honesty and integrity may have allotted poverty as his
portion bis knowledge of business and his general aoquain
ahce not only win business men, but with the community
az large IN word, capaCty, upngh ness and the pos
session OF the perfect confidence Of all who may known
MN lOryeaTa should have much weight with The guadaus
on ne wea Of this great and growing municipality. We do
not wish 10 draw any Rvd0us comparisons but Justice
eoihpe uso sag that theEes such applicant We have
heard that some OF OUT aldermen in hs HHbt Of giving
their votes TO such WELD The most influence on cleo
ton DAYS We must confess that we cannot bat reluctant
| m p0mNung such charge. We cannot realize having
sgch vile creatures at the heado our affairs. The brand
lhe Jct0H would Ia such he soldiers But If
any such mercenay being does the hrehOd of the mu
noipai hal a5 An alderman, let him take warning him
rather brave me sting OF the asp than act snoh goyo
Ing utmenB let him reflect that he barter The
teess Of hs fellow citizens with impunY let him be as.
susd that II his conscience in state Of f0pUT the people
Rse awake and a. distant day they will the mic b. OF
their wrath ebuke him for his political tutpuda, bis IN,
hoy smOuy, There - spe5k the horizon, let him b.
ware {hu prove not whiTlTind TO sween him forsve
| tfom lhs political word. Il NERBua SAT-.