The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1871-11-29
HOMER, La, Nov. 5th, 1871.

HOMER, La, Nov. 5th, 1871.
HoS. S. T. BowMAN-Dear Si1 :-In
answer to yours of the 9th, have to
saw in reference to the Democratic par
ty that have always considered it q
conservative organization, opposed to
the wild and revolutionary actions of
the Radical party, and the only organi-
cation that could, with any show of
success oppose it. AS it is the only
party in existence in the State at this
time that could in any way affiliate
with, | shall, of course, retain my con-
nection with it until some other is
formed, that proposes to accomplish
the great work of Icform in every de-
partment Of Government now necessary
to preserve constitutional liberty.
If Carl Shulz can succeed in bring
ing together such combination OF the
good men of all parties, into national
reform party, it is to our interest to go
with it and let the Democratic party
join its name with the things of the
past. As to our State, it seems, at
present, desire and determination of
some of tho Democracy, of New Or
leans, to join Warmoth's standard.
do not believe the majority of the
people in New Orleans or of the State
would support such a coalition. In the
first place Warmoth will have no
strength with the colorcd clement rs
soon as the combination is made, for
they will abandon him at once and go
to the colored party. His only assis-
lance to us is in the manipulation of
the Election and Registration laws, in
which lie showed himself particularly
we'll skilled in the last election. But
is it necessary for us to take up Gov.
WarmOth, in order to succeed This
is the question ofexpediency, which no
doubt, has been canvassel by every
thinking man in our State. Would it
be necessary for US to support the man
that has so gravely wrouged us, in or
der TO obtain the control OF our munich
pal affairs.
1t seems to me there is hope of doing
much better, and selecting men accept
able to rwishes and interest, There
is no doubt of the breach in the Repnb-
lican party being so wide and feeling
so bitterly aroused between the fac
tons, that neither time nor power can
heal it.
The Dunn faction openly proclaim
their intention to modify or repeal the
Election, Registration and other laws,
and if assisted by the Democratic mem
bers of the Legislature, their repeal
can be made n certainty. Then, laws,
that will secure fair election, can be
passed, placing it beyond the power of
the Governor and all others to interfere
either in the registration of voters or
returns of elections. Then let the re-
form or conservative party nominate
good, honest, and popular men, and
feel almost assured of its success. We
succeeded in 1868, and the colored elc-
meut in the country is more divided
now than then. Besides the position
of the white race, as to the status OF
the negro is different now--all submit
ting to the constitutional amendment
as fixed and unaltera ble~Iacts,~~ !, for
for one, am not willing to surrender at
the dictation of the present Governor.
My object, in the next session, will
be to repeal the Election Registration
and other laws; and for that purpose,
would cooperate with any faction or
number of men, that would secure that
result. We are in honor bound to do
so, alter having demanded their repeal
Tor the past two years, as odious, OPP
pressive and unjust.
The effort to make two parties, form
Ell on the white and colored basis ex-
ciusively; will lead to greater troubles
.''''n We have experienced in the past.
oaf effort should be to carry with US
'iie coiored vote, and by wise and
.ohei'latory course it should be done.
lie history of other Southern States
'"liF demonstrated the fact. We should
take INTO consideration the power that
can be used by General Grant under
Tue Ao klnx bill, which he would cer-
'"iliy exercise if it became necessary
oeaFry this State in 1872. No posi-
VIC excuse should be given. The very