The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-08-21
NDW ORLEANS CORRESPONDENT

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New ORLEANS, August l4th, 1862.
Friend Democrat: THE documents which
have been given to the country by the
President, in connection with the applica-
tioh for pardon, by Charles A. Durham,
known as Sanford Conover,
would, under other circumstances, create
the most profound surprise. But the peo-
pie have become so used to the low cum
ning scheming and plotting of the repre-
sentative men of our age, and those who
are recognized ascitizens and have o voice
in public affairs, have been so well school
ed in fanaticism that they sink the de-
mands of honor and country before party
needs and forego any little irregularities
which may promote those interests. I'm
der these circumstances, the papers pre-
sented by Durham, alias Conoyer, which
disclose we'll connected thread Of manu-
featured evidence, duplicating Mr.: johnson
in the assassination Of the late President
Lincoln, which evidence was intended as
n foundation for the impeachment Of Pres
ident johnson, and was gotten up at the
instigation and for the use of prominent
Radical members of Congress, fall upon
dull and careless ears, some are ready to
believe in their entire correctness, some
don't care, whilo others think it was a
desperate attempt on the part of the con-
Wet to procure release. The intimate
relations existing between the man Como
yer and the Radical leaders, and their
anxiety to induce President johnson to
pardon him, give strong colorinng Of
probability to his statements. When men
high in office resort to fraud and corrup-
ton, for political purposes, to cement their
hold on power, setting aside all considera-
lions of honor and justice, making country
second to and far below their allegiance
to party, we need not wonder at the evil
dences Of decline in prosperity, now to be
seen all over the country. 1t is not sur
prising to find such despots in power, nor
that being in power, that they should de-
termine at all hazards to retain their hold
on the nation, but it is strange, how read
| lily and completely the citizens of the
North have surrendered every right, priv
ilege and liberty, which tradition has
made sacred. The principles contended
for by Hancock, Warren, Putnam, Greene
and the long line Of patriots and states
men, whose names illuminate the early
history of the States are freely cast at the
feet of Radicalism, whose mantle is sufi-
Gent to cover any crime, debauchery or
wanton action in their leaders. Mean
while the pot is boiling again and impor-
tant events are hanging in The not distant
future, but whether they will break the
spell that binds the Northern people to
their idol ornot, is beyond human knowl-
edge. A 4
In spite of his Roman fortitude" Secre-
tary Stanton has been compelled to yield
to the pressure brought upon him by the
President, and yacate the war Office, turn.
ing over his portfolio to General Grant
who, for the time being, is to act as Secre'
tary of War. General Grant, having
climbed to the highest pinacle Of fame and
honor amongst his countrymen, has had
the rare tact of holding his own" by
minding his own business. Unlike some
other military heroes, having gained an
enviable position by his sword, he has not
yet seized the pen and "wrote himsel
an asst and from this fact it is question:
Bile, if he relishes his new position. Con
sidered candidate for the next Presiden
cy, his silence and apparent indifference
!, threw charm around him, which would
not have been felt if he had left the fielt
for the political caucus, or an Editor
sanctum. Thus he was claimed by al
parties, Radical, Democratic and Conser
vative, WHO construe his slightest word 0
, action to me.A am with you, tny boys.
But he is in q caularon now that will tr
his politics and compel him to show hi
, cards, and time viii tell whether he hold
forrs a f,N or a finch
Our new Common Council have dismiss
5 ed the old Board of School Directors, on
we may now look for some very radios
changes in the management Of the educ
!. tional branch Of our city government.
(: new Board, composed Of colored and plai
s citizens viii probably he selected, and a
Y the schools thrown open to children, wit
/ out regard to color or ancestry. TIE Rad
! calls have been c1amoring for such a chans
!. and it is not likely that they will give
) up, now that they arein power, The
: suit will be almost a complete breakir
: up of our Public Schools, now 50 justly Il
= pr de Of our city, and the consequent {
Is Enlistment Of private schools, Of to
Is great extent keeping the children fro
l. school altogether. But our Radicals a
determined at all hazards, to Ego t
: whole hog" SO we can expect nothing b.
X ter as long as they rule.
" Yours Truly,
TIM. L1NKINWATER
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