New Orleans Republican., 1868-03-19
THE CAMPAIGN.

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active work being done by the representa-
tive men of the Republican party, and the
determination which pervades all classes OF
the party to achieve a splendid victory at
the approaching election. The people are
tired Of the present uncertain and anom@-
lous condition Of the state government, ana
are anxious to have all the problems
connected with Southern reconstruction
settled as soon as possible. The planter,
laborer, mechanic, merchant, and profess
sional man are all eager for return to
business and peace, and an end to political
agitation and excitement; and hence, all
of those who enjoy any character for com
mon sense and honesty favor the adoption
of any state constitution which meets the
congressional requirements, and is likely
to give Louisiana her former position in
the Union. That the constitution just
framed and about to be submitted to vote Of
the people complies with these requirements
and will receive congressional sanction no
one denies indeed, its leading features are
so enlightened and just, and are so well cal
culated to secure the rights Of all classes of
our citizens as, to elicit from all respectable
sources words Of the highest praise. 1t is
only the bitter, unrepentant, and ignorant
rebels who oppose its ratification, and un-
fortunately there are still many such char
acters in this and every other VareecR-
strueted state. 1t is necessary that
our citizens whose hearts beat in uni
son with the great Republican party of the
North, and with the spirit of progress and
humanity which has made such giant strides
within the last few years, should be true to
their principles and earnest in their efforts
on this occasion. Especially should our
colored citizens be vigilant and indepen-
dent now, when a constitution is to be
adopted or rejected on which depends more
than on any other event their future hap
I piness and that Of their race and posterity.
No vote should be lost On the question Of
ratifyiDg the constitution. Never did the
friends Of equal rights, and especially those
who formerly suffered the villainiea OF
slavery, have SO much of importance
to themselves within their grasp as
at this election. The Republican
who does not use all his inau-
enee for the adoption OF the new con-
stitution is undeserving home under a
republican government. We cannot too
strongly urge upon our friends in the
country to give this matter their serious at
tention We daily send large edition ol
our paper containing the new constitution
into the various parts of our state, and we
hope ne pains will be spared by our friends
to familiarize the people with the new or
ganic law. Let its provisions be often re-
ierred to and read, so that the justice and
humanity of the whole instrument may be
fully known and appreciated With the
adoption Of this constitution there will be
no more class legislation in Louisiana, aud
all men, without regard to their color, race,
or previous condition, win stand on perfect
equality in the race Of life and before the
law Of the land. Let every good citizen,
therefore, vote for the constitution.
Nor ought there to be any earelessnesa
or neglect in selecting proper officers to
carry out the provisions of the constitution.
No matter how excellent and jnst may be
our organic law, If men are elected to Of
fee under it who have no sympathy with
its leading principles, and are opposed to
the men who framed it, there is little ad-
vantage to be derived from it. The men
who are selected to execute the laws should
not have been opposed to the passage Of
the law. Under such men the law in many
cases becomes a nullity. See to IT, citi-
zens, that the men who receive your votes
represent the principles Of the men who
framed the constitution, and will carry out
in good faith, and with all sincerity, all It's
beneicent features. Rebels, and those
who act with rebels in getting up and sup
porting boiling tickets, are not to be trust
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whose greatest merit is that it recognizes
and protects the rights Of the Colored race.
Jn making parish nominations our
friends throughout the state should act
with discretion and devotion to principle.
Capable, honest, and true Republicans
should be nominated. Boilers from any
part Of the state, congressional, oE
parish tickets are governed by
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