The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-02-09
ENFRANCHISEAIENT.

We cheerfully give place in our col
umns to-day to the letter of "Colorcd
Man," received from u gentleman in
Louisville, in reply to few remarks in
this department Of o,,r paper, two or
three weeks ago, TN the subject OF the
above caption. Our timid friend thinks
our sentiments "dangerous" in the ex-
IRENE, and like many other people, who
look Mt grave question from single
standpoint, he fails to discover how we
can entertain the opinion we expressed,
except from our innocence of the danger
of our course. We shall not enter this
field of discussion. We turn to the ar
guments presented to our attention
Our friend seeks to annihilate our pro-
position by reference to the action OF
the Federal Government towards those
late in rebellion, during ue process OF
Reconstruction, and proceeds as if we
had sad that disfranchisement was OPP
nressiye in toto. The Federal authority
was nnquestonably right in adopting ill
the means in it's power to re-estabiish and
re-habilitate the Union.
But reconstruction is now completed
rs far as Congressional Legislation viii
effect it, and we argue that after the pur-
pose has been accomplished for which
Acknowledgement was imposed, itself
should cease to exist. And our friend
utterly fails to produce any argument
that holds water, to prove our position
untenable. But says he, witness the
outrascs, prescriptions, murders and the
fearful dangers we are i'll If the Rebel
Democracy get into power, through this
act of clemency. See that they stand ii
direct opposition to the several amend-
ments to the United States Constitution.
and will repeal or annul them to a Ger
tainty if they get into power. Now say
we. Acknowledgement was not imposed rs
a remedy for any Of these evils, but as a
measure of safety and preservation OF h
nation in moment of great perl. MOI
is it at all calculated to effect any such
pnrpose. '.Tis true, tbs pity, and pity
tbs. tbs true" that all of these outraSes
and infinitely more can be correctly
charged LONE to Demo cratic venom aid
hate, and Judging the future by the past
we can conceive the deplorable condition
of our people all over the country, II th''
rampant Democracy obtained the mastery
of the Federal Government; and we do
not saw that there is 10 danger even OF
lis somewhat rem ote contingency. But,
is the prohibition from voting any con-
ceivable remedy for the State OF things
depicted? And does our friend not see
that according to the essential principle
of his own presentmcnt, a notorious
burglar for inst.nce-miSSht be de-
TIMED Indefinitely imprisoned after the
exniration of lis term, because his release
would endanger Therapeutics OF Others
Nations like society, must endure tn
presence and the mischief Of its wicked
unworthy sons, unless by the efficiency
Of its police arrangements it can control
them. ...f
And after al, a.s We have at other times
said much of the continuance OF the
reign of terror throughout the South,
is Justly attributable to the indiffer-
ence, the supineness, at headquarters.
Crimes which called loudly for punish
ment were passed slightly over, and the
oppressor and the murderer grew en-
boldened by every immunity from punish
ment Let our friend look at this ques-
ton squarely and see whether there is &
single element in Acknowledgement cal
culated to afford us protection, to advance
the general interest or to promise al
iota of security to the Union. a.t..
The following nlcrited compliment has
been translated from the German Ga.etf'
of Feb. s, and we cordially give it inser'
ton to-day.
"One of the most talented members o.
the present House Of Representatives, the
most distinguished orator, and also az
experienced and Effective presiding ON,
Ger is a colorcI nan, Nj. Bu-ch OF East
B..iou cj',oe-