New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-19

desire only to Dust one set Of public OH
cials to make room for another that nigh
prove more calamitous TO the public in
terest. The great reformers Of the pas
were men who worked without . selfst
ambition, or an unclean motive. They
worked to correct evil they deemed dan
gerous to the people; for reformation o
practices they deemed wrong in principle
not for . change Of rulers that might 10
ward them with place from which would
low valuable emolumsnts.
There are many things that need re-
forming in the various departments o.
life. Reformation must not be confined to
government particularly in this country
where the people have the power Of re.
forming their governments at the ballot.
box. Reformation il more needed among
the people and those who control the pub
lie press. immortality and icentiousnesa
have taken strong hold upon a portion
Of the people and the public press Of on,
country; and unfortunately these quail
ties have been allowed to have political
influence in society. The neglect OF will
full indifference Of the better part Of So
ciety to exercising . careful and honest
performance of their duties as citizens,
has undoubtedly had much to do with fix
ing upon the public whatever of wrong
may exist But We do not believe the
evils are insurmountable, nor do we be-
ieve that the majority Of our public off,
cials are dishonest Let reformation COM
mence among the people, and be e1-
tended by them to public officials.
The custom Of denouncing is too pre-
valent among political parties in this
country. Il has long been a common
practice for the party out Of power to &C.
cuse the party in power with corruption.
This great fault of partyism may be said
to have commenced with General Wash
ingtonis administration Of the govern
ment Il increased under John Adams
adninistsation, which commenced with
bitter feud between the Federalists and
and became even more viru.
lent during Mr.. Jehersons administer.
ton. After that parties settled down
into more peaceful attitude toward each
other; and the country enjoyed q term of
rest from political commotion. The war
with England. which took place while
NJ Madison was President, served to
further unite the people, and there was
comparatively no political excitement
until John Quincy Adams election to the
Presidency in 1894. The contest between
him and General jackson became spirited,
md ended in Mr.. Adam1 election by the
House Of Representatives. This election
revived the spirit of partyism under the
banners Of the Wing and Democratic par
les, and in 1928 General Jackson was
elected President. From this out the |
'piit Of psstyism increased and became |
more and more bitter, until it finally re-
'ulted in civil war. And now, when the
'ountzy is in need Of peace to restore its !
prosperity, bitter partisan spirit denies
{ that repose. The national administra-
ion il denounced as corrupt, and the
resident and Congress charged with all
manner Of crime. And every State
administration in the States that
ave been reconstructed, and the
zen that have settled in them since
be war, are denounced a. vile carpet-bag
and et-baggers not fit to
y trusted. This wholesale denunciation
+ party that has received the support
+ a very large majority of the people
ince 1860 does not comport with good
It shows not only q most
opposition to the will of the
majority, but it displays conduct that
alls loudly for reformation before the
ountry can have perfect peace and pros
'eaity. We are not the apologist of any
nor will we defend the public
Aicial-high or low, be he President,
Governor, justice Of the peace or con-
tAble-who has been fairly convicted of
rime. But we abhor and detest the spirit
f partyism that can find no better means
+ raising itself to power than to brand
nth infamy those who have been en-
rusted by the people with the govern
aent of the country, Let that portion of
ar people who are guilty of such con-
uct, and are calling aloud for reform,
Commence it with themselves. A spirit
+ partyism that leads to such infamous
onduct must be first reformed, and when
hat is done the other needed reforms will
blow. The people who are most inter.
sted in the peace and prosperity Of the
ountry have got TO set their faces de-
idedly against men of this class-politi-
al agitators-who do nothing but SOW
he seeds Of bitter enmity among the
eople. Let us reform this great vice,
nd it will be an easy matter, when united,
, do whatever is necessary for the good
the country. t+V
ABOUT PUBLIC EXPENSES.
Ono of the misfortunes of the P;cavuNe
nd Bulletin is an awkward willingness
possibly the word anxiety" would bet
sr describe the idea which is herein in
ended to be conveyed) to be considered
he friends of everybody and everything.
his is not an unworthy ambition, but it