The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-07-11
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on common candidates at the approaching
election, that a close phalanx of all the
opposing elements may be presented
against the ineendiary party which now
has the control of both houses of Congress.
We observe that the Democratic and John
son Republican members Of Congress have
issued call for Convention to- be held in
the City Of Philadelphia on the l4th day
Of August next. 1t is expected that dele
gates appointed from among the ablest and
most distinguished men in each State shall
be present OF the appointed time to discuss
the necessary measures for carrying into
execution the proposed objects.
i twill be remembered that we long since
advocated the union of all the political fac
tions at the North in opposition to the
Radical party. We have seen clearly that
50 steerel in fanaticism and hatred towards
the Southern people are the vast majority
Of the Black Republican party, that the
success of the Radicals in the fall elections
would be an easy matter unless there
should be complete fusion Of all the ele-
ments of the opposition, and anless Hercu-
lean efforts should be made to secure the
election of the consolidated tickets Old
political shades of opinion have been so
completely obliterated, and the issue now
before the American people been reduced
to such narrow limits, that there now ex-
lists no sensible reason why those who
think alike should not act together for the
accomplishment of objects that are desired
by all. The war having ended in the sub
|iugation of the Southern States, the domi-
nant party at the North have not retired
from the contest, but are continuing the
strife with as much venom and vindictive-
ness as when the "grand army of the I'm
ion was fleeing before the Confederate
troops. The Democratic party Of the
North can see no reason or justice in such
a course, bat though backed by the inau-
ence of the President the Democratic par
ty is powerless for good. In theranks Of
the Republican party there are to be found
many men who sustain President elected
by their own votes in his laudable efforts
to restore peace and good feeling among
the people of the South. How many Of
these men there are we have no means Of
ascertaining If we were to take the nun
Der of their representatives in Congress as
o guide for our calculation, we should be
compelled to admit that they are too few
to have any perceptible influence on the
result of the election. But we know that
4 there are thousands of Conservative Re
publicans whose representatives misrepre-
sent them daily on the foor of Congress
and who are ready to do anything to aid
the President in his endeavors to counter
act the incendiary measures of the Radical
faction. If these Democrats and Republi.
cans run their own tickets, the success Of
the Radicals is already secured beyond
peradventure. If, on the other hand, they
coalesce, and will go to work in earnest, We
believe that conservative majority will
be returned to the next Congress to sup
port the President in all his measures.
We observe that in many districts in the
Northwestern States the people have ia
ken the lead in this matter, and that many
candidates are already in the field, who will
unite all the conservative elements in theil
support. But there should be concert Of
action throughout the whole North. Such
harmony Of sentiment can be secured only
| by some such Convention Of able men as
the one proposed, to lay down platform
Of principles which shall be acceptable to
all, and which shall enable men of all par
ties to support it without too great sacri
ice Of their pride and their former politica
prejodices. 1t matters very little whethe1
the new party shall be called the Demo
cratic party, or something else; names arr
of no consequence provided we get at th'
objects we wish to attain.
We shall expect much, therefore, from
the proposed Convention at Philadelphia
We shall expect such q course of action al
will enable the anti Radical party to SWEEP
the Northern States at the next elections
The country is weary Of the disgraceful lie
gislation Of the Radicals in the presen
Congress, and looks to the action Of tn,
Conservative people of the North to give
to each section that peace and quiet which
the cessation of hostiIities alone has beer
unable to bring.
AS for the Southern people there is ne
necessity for them to participate in politi
! cal movements, and the formation of politi
cal parties. The presence of Southern
men would only embarrass the proceedings
and retard the consummation of the objects
sought after. There are no parties at the
South the people are as firmly united as
they were during the war. 1t will be time
enough for them to take part in politics
when they shall have been assured that
they have friends enough at the North to
protect their rights, and render a union in
the same political party of any benefit tc
them.
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