New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-08-16
OPINIONS OF THE NORTHERN
PRESS

War OF the Ballot.
The boastiul spirit of the Democratic
press of the South has nothing to sustain
it. All indications tend to show that the
sentiment Of the North is united in the de-
Termination to prosecute with the ballot q
most vigorous war for the success OF the
Republican Presidential ticket. The peo-
pie of the North are quite as united now
in resistance 20 the demonstrations Of the
Southern Democracy against freedom Of
political action here as they were in resist
ance to armed rebellion against the gov
eminent OF the United States.
To illustrate the temper of the North we
copy the following editorials from iuaen-
tial papers there:
From the Milvaukie Wisconsin
CRIME IN THE SoUTH-The statements
which come up from the South OF the prev
alence OF assassination and outrage are
truly appalling. The state of things eE-
isting in Louisiana as detailed il
Governor Warmoth's appeal for troops,
which we have published is with
out a parallel in civilized countries.
Even if one-half be stated is true, his de-
mand for troops should be Immediately
complied with, and the most stringent
means employed to rid the country Of the
assassins who iniest the State. Let there be a
sufficient military force distributed through
the country 10 insure tue prompt arrest
and summary punishmeat OF these blood
thirsty villains; aud let the work so on
until life and property and personal llber-
tY shall be as secure in every one of the
C..sf. os in tbn
it is one of the most imperative duties Of
Government 10 see to it that the era OF
evine which has marked the history Of the
South and which would disgrace baTbarism
itself, shall forever cease. And il il be
necessary in order to accomplish this TO
order the whole army into the South, and
to recruit its numbers ten or hundred
iold let it be done, but let the retTibution
which shall be meted out to these Southern
thugs and outlaws be so swift and terrible
tia .l, memory thereof shall remain ever
mOLl ~ i terror to evil-dOers. Too long
has Tue Government closed its eyes to the
shocking prosecutions for opinions sake
which have prevailed in the Southern
States. The " ehiValry" must be taught
respect for law, and the tolerance OF free
dom of opinion and speech, let it cost what
itmay. .-
IL Is fact which speaks volumes that all
tho villains and organizations who commit
these crimes are avowed supporters of Sey-
m0ur and Blair; that they are committing
these crimes for the purpose of intmidat-
ing Union men or driving them from the
States, SO hat they may be carried for the
Democracy at the approaching election.
Governor Warmoth says that there have
been one hundred and fifty murders per-
petrated in the last month, and the muir
derers arc SO bold and defiant, aud have
the sympathy of the rebels TO such de-
gree, that it is impossible to bring them to
jusice. Officers d re not serve processes,
and judges dare not hold coufts. Such are
the Democrats of the S uth, and such is the
4. effect produced by Democratic utterances.
Let every candid voter ask himself if the
country has anything to hope from the sue
cess Of a party which inspires men to such
deeds Of darkness as We have detailed.
Let Democracy succeed this fall and 9
sDnion man could no more live at the South
than he could in the Cannibal Islands.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.I
SEE WHAT You HAVE DONE l''-The ap-
peal of Governor Warmoth, Of Louisiana,
to President johnson, sounds very much
like the Teproof, "See what you have
doneip The Governor states exactly what
has been the result of the Presidents
policy in louisiana The New Orleans
riots were direct products of that policy.
The removal of General sheridan was In
the interest of the seeessionists and to &C
conplish the work OF giving over the
State to the contTol of the men who had
come home from the rebel army 10 order
to manage civil affairs at home in the spirit
which had endeavored to triumph during
the war. General Hancock was appointed
Ia order to give the mastery TO the ruifians
and assassine who are c0nsigbing that
State TO u condition Of terror; and General
Buchanan has assisted in the plot by maxi
ing small effort 10 keep down the6nutter-
ings Of disaffrciiou. Governor Warmoth
says that throughout the State assassination
Is triumphant.
Men are murdered on the high roads and
ct their own homes, and frequently no ef-
fort Is made to bring The gully 10 trial.
Even If arrested, such is the decentralization
consequent upon the original crime Of re-
belllon, It is impossible to obtain fair trials
OF the mnrderers. or the vindication Of jus
tee. Governor Warmoih says that In six
weeks one huadred aud lilty persons have
been murdered IN Louisiana. Judges who
are native Louiaianians can not hold courts
Tor the trial Of offenders without the pro-
lection OF troops and officers who affiliate
with the party OF disorder. ihe Democrats
party, ars compelled to resign, because they
ind that Il Is impossible Tor them to dis
4 chargs their duties honestly. Lou.tana Is
given up 10 a ie,gn OF terror, and It Is to be
observed that 81 80 period during the re-
bellion has the spirit of disorder been as
rampant as now. Hancock addressed him
self during bis Communicating to the en-
enlargement OF this violent and bluoly
spirit. Buchanan emHlated bis example,
and the result Il that The State is given up
70 The most wicked atrocities apparently
with the concurrence OF officers OF she
Dniisd States army, who have losned them
selves % the work Of restoring the supren-
acy Of he parties who were foremost in
the rebellion. This appeal ii Governor
Warmth comes 70 The President like the
protest Of an accusing spirit
II Andrew J3hns0n has auf epuscience
Re annss derpiy accuse himsell Of the dissa:-
srous eonsequsncls Hitsadant upm lis
usnfpiae plans. When h. assumed ol1ie-.
altar ne dtslh If Mr. Eiac0ln, he fuand sts
South humlllsled, ilnplorlnR, saking o1ty
moderation III pnaishmpnE fasl@ad Of
alsndisf up f6f thB laws and thar vindiaA
Soc. INSTEAD 0f endravoring % emuts
sfaasoa odiona,D bis spla elfort dtsxiEG he
ia11 t1tso years has bssa 10 Esslors he