The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1868-02-15
FROM LOUISIANA.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 3, is

T. the Editor Of the WuEKIE1NAss ADvog6rE
The cleansing of our city Augean Stables
commenced yesterday, and VIM. Baker, the
Chief Stree. Commis sioner, who has swept,
by the assistance Of bis aids, all the filth
out Of the streets in this city, in the shape
Of greenbacks, and even city currency, into
bis great and everlasting pockets, was re-
moved.
TIE citizens OF this place have for long
time looked in vain for good city admins
tration, which up to this not been found,
either by election or appointment, as they
we're all united in one circle of corruption.
Examination begun with charges brought
before the commanding general, at first
against said Baker for blackmailing, and by
his order an investigation took place, webs b
lasted for SIX wesks, during which time
corruption wa shown not only against said
Street Commissioner, bat agaiet alb good
many more So it was thought at last said
case would sleep of and nothing would be
done, IS it is q general rule small thieves
are hung and big ones escape from JUS
tice. The case came finally TO close BY
I. w. Collens and A. Walker as counsel for
plaintiff, as it was known the accused would
prolong investigation by bringing the occu-
pants In Office as witnesses to the stand, an1
place the testimony already given in the
shade or darkness, by bringing something
against them, those honest men having testi-
fed against the circle Of corruptionists hold
ing Office heretofore, having been discharged
from duty and others placed therein. Said
drama closed yesterday by an order issued
by Gen. Hancock, that the investigation
ordered December 20, 1867, in the matter of
the charges against VIM. Baker, Street
Commissioner, for malfeas ance in Office, will
ut once terminate, and the District Attorney
Of this parish be hereby directed to take
charge Of this matter, and take such action as
may DO thought necessary against the party,
proceeding therein by due process Of law,
and said Baker be removed from office, and
ID. q. Field appointed in his place, an order
which was universally approved by the pub
lilo Of sl classes and parties, who hope
thst the whole Of said eiique som viii be
dealt with in the same way o. this.
How was it years ago, Office was not 50
attractive nor sought after on account of it's
emoluments, but ut present or since the war
country and men have changed, and finished
their study in demoraliziDg the communities.
and those having been the guardians in for
mer times 10 the poor people, degrading
themselves at present In corruption not for
the honor of office, but for the almighty
dollar, they degrade themselves lower than
. highwayman. The city currency remains
still In sfotss quo, no confidence or better
brokers still being the masters Of
the situation, sure not without the assistance
Of their fellow friends out Of the Hotel de
vile.
Labor at present remains dull, and by In a
Investigations made over 5000 men are
without work or employment, and starvation
soon will be the result City, parish and
workhouse are full with inmates. ana SOON
will not be large enough to hold all tbose
which will be sent there BY the strong arm
Of Justice. Bot our authorities don't look |
Into this 10 find . remedy for preventing |
such IN event, and ID would be well to or |
ganise free market, or ut least free ulsee |
NJ the poor 10 get ut least meal daiIv /
The freed citizen having the advantage. thew
get theft support from the Frecdmcn's IN. |
resu, snd the planters employing them can |
draw their rstions for them. Some Of chr !
people believing that 1t would be very. profit I
lble TO the one who could DISCOVER at the
present time tincture winch would enable |
NE white fo1ks to darken their skin "a. make /
hem pass as colored or new-made citizens.
y they have the privilege even In doing the
ittle work that 10 here to be done.
Our Convention soon will come 10 close.
. the Constitution soon will be framed and
,iven TO the voters Of the State for their an
,roval or rejection. But ne IL IL shown that
his extrems Rsdbcsl party has 10000 major
y, undoubtedly Il will be approved, even ifl
he parties keep on in taeir nominations for
tate officers, to be divided ~ they win. The
Vhite man has ct present to consent 20 be Y
'overned BY those formerly governed BY 1
im, but for how long Il uncerfain- Either \
DO state Of Affairs mus change or thu
euthesn people win be compeiied % sbsn-
- whttsver remains to the and seek Il
0msg elseWherG leaving tina NEGROES and
asir c9neclsntious leaders ID u1disturbsd I
cseeasion q De country, according % tie
golouIAdonS of Baubo and biz dis|1t6rsat.i
and pstriotic white brother, sshailI "a
On the,claS X ard pioas club. = X
lki1aT sqrpfise insay q your readers q 4 .