Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1868-01-25

There seems some objection on the part
Of old hide bound politicians to calling
the organization now pcrfecting against
Radicali-m, throughout the South, by tie
name Of Democratic party. They think
" Conservative" by far the most appropri-
ate term, as it does not partake Of strong
or distinct party lines. Individually, we
got enough of conservatism" in 1860,
when battling under the flag of Bell and
Everett, on the platform of the Union,
the Constitution and the enforcement of
the Laws That party was considered
" conservative at the time, and thought
a proper entering wedge between North
ern fanatIcIsm on n side and Southern
secession on the other. 1t did not suit
Northern Republicans because it was
not strong enough in its features neither
did it satisfy Southern Democrats, because,
with them, the principles of " conserva-
tism were vague and underlined. That
canvass Disguised US with "conservat.
ISM 1t has no direct meaning and CON-
mends itself to no particular persons or
principles. 1t has ever been at a dis.
count with the former ard present polil-
zeal parties Of the country. Its meaning
may be good erougb-weIl intended and
calculated to produce an immense amount
OF benefit, but experience has taught us
that 1t never won the slightest claim to
political responsibility. Let it, then, be
thrown aside. never to be touched again,
a relic Of the past. a golden baubIe which
an intelligent people could not appreciate.
Parties in the North are divided between
Democrats and Radicals. There is no
third party, claiming a share OF each, or
trying to secure q share Of each, by call
ing itself conservative" There, a man
must belong to one party or the other.
They see no sense 10 trying to steer a
conci'iatory course between both. A
Democrat has bis party lines stsked out
and the issues defined upon which be
intends to make the fight, and the same
may be said Of the Radical. All those,
at the North, opposed to Radical misrule
anc corruption, will range themselves
under the banner Of Democracy, totally
tlou,i"g and regulating auy party. head
ed ty any set of zen, who attempt a
middle course Of action. Aud it il only
to admit that the same rule will
apply to the Radicals.
With these facts staring US incontesta-
bly, in the face, what is he policy Of the
South in the approaching canvass p
a conservative" party? No,
(! The term is unknown or unheed
cd by those who have won the recent
great victories at the North. They ask
for such assistance as We sro able to give,
and it must be under the broad banner
aud name Of Democracy. ignoring and
repudiating entirely the senseless thing
called "Conservatism." A moments
reflection will convince any intelligent
mind Of the Truth aud necessity of this
The past must be q sealed book, never to
be ~reopened until Q brighter and better
lay dawns upon the poverty.strickeu
Our only hope for political and
civil salvation lies in the future efforts
Of the Democratic party. With that
party We must unite aud uuder that lille
'nIy must we hope for our country's re.
generation. Let Us hear no more of con.
'ervatism 1T failed in the past and
promises no more FOR the future.
THE STATE DEMocRArIc ORoANIzArroN.-|
The Democratic State Central Committee
haa been fnllv Oroani1od /, Nou Or1o...