The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-12-09

Is Louisiana free eountrYs 1t seems that man
may not pubisha Republican newspaper there, nor
vote for Republican candidate. Editors are mobbed
and voters are beaten or murdered.
New York Tribune, Esd ul
is Louisiana free country?a Not quite. She
forms an integral part OF the best government the
world saw, is true yet hundreds OF her best
citizens-her representative men-are DISTINGUISHED
have voice in the management of her affalrs
than alien residents thanks to the party of which the
Tribune is able if rather INSCRIPTIONS, champion
We have strong hopes, however, Of ultimately making
Louisiana Tree country, il Congress will only let US
alone The African now sits in our legislative balls
and in time, his former master may aspire to similar
honor that is when his white skin, edhcation expert
ence and the fact of his being gentleman cease to be
regarded as dsqualilcaons with the Tribune's party
When that good time comes, may hope to hold an
election in this cosmopolitan city without being Obliged
organise special police to protect white voters at
the polls and may lie down in peace without cltizen
patrols guard hearths and homes from the yIo-
lence with which the Tribune's pets-tle Toussaint
LOuyertures OF the Loyal Leasues-aFe toreSer threat
elng US. As it is, making the best Of crcani-
stances At the late registration, white citizens were
allowed some showing and, ns consequence, we
bad as fair aud orderly an election as ever demon
sraed mans capacity choose his rulers. Hun
/ dreds of our most intelligent and trustworthy coored
citizens will testify this OF the truth of it the Tri-
bune is fully aware; but, during the campaign, the
cry was the new rebellion" so now, since the unah-
imous voice Of Louisiana has declared against Radlcal-
ism and its horde of pundefng and ineendiary ennis
sarics the mot dorde intimidation at the poll an
for the rejection of our congressional delegation
Still as long allowed control Of our affairs,
shall guarantee protection to life and property re-
gardess of race coIorsor previous conditonto that
meanes spawn Of Radicalism, the carpethag5er; the
ireffaby meaner rebel renegade, the scalawag; the
| enfrancIsed African and even the "Reputlean'
newspaper that threatened to lay this city in ashes.
New Orleans picayune.
is Louisiana free couatry?' Not quite but treer
than she gas under the able administration of that &C.
eompshed magistrate, Gen Sheridan, or his d!stin-
gushed successor, Joseph E. Nower-stii not free
enough to select her own rulers. An English Ministry
resigned few days ago, because Of popular election
| adverse its policy. Is England free country
VIII the many representative men, who HOW fill public
positions in this State foew this example, and give TO
the free people of Louisiana opportunity to select
their rulers? We not free enough for thai,
Mr.. Greeley" not quite" Lut live III hepesof much
enlarged freedom from some 10Th or 10Th amendment!
Phillips and Wilson have given the cue, the New York
Times approves but doubts whether it would be wise
OR safe" 1t is merely take away suffrage from the
States and establish Imperial democracy" Is this
a free country? Let Us have peace.