New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1871-12-21

Hon. p. b. s. Pfnchback, If New Orleans,
was elected by the State Senate on the 9th in
slant to fill the vacancy oceasioned by the death
of Hon. Oscar j. Dunn, Lieutenant Governor
of Louisiana. This announcement will be re-
ceved with universal satisfaction by the friends
of liberty wherever they may be found within
the borders Of the State. Ouce again have the
disorganizers been foiled aud the State admin
istration trumphed. This simply means that
in 1872 a large Republican majority will be
polled in defiance OF Democracy and the sym
pathizers The men who have conferred this
new honor upon Mr.. Pinchback are men of un-
questioned Republcanism and devotion to their
party, while his opponents consisted of solid
Democratic vote, aided by the three or four
men who are controlled by the custom house
clique, and who have been disappointed in some
scramble after loaves and fishes.
Hon. =. B. S. Pinchback dates his record
from the advent Of General Butler, and his
name is a household word He is one Of the
first men of his race upon whom was conferred
a commission in the United States army. He
served with credit, but when his rights were
trodden upon by red tape, and color became a
mark of degradation he instantly resigned
He performed yeOman service in the organiza-
ton Of the Republican party and bis fOrcible
and eloquent speeches have often rallied
the disheartened voters Of New Orleans. His
efforts were highly appreciated in the Second
District which honored him with the posi-
ton of State Senator. His name has
been associated with every measure introduced
in that body for the amelioration of the people,
and while to Dunn was conceded executive
tact, Pinchback was regarded as the foremost
spokesman Of his race in this State. He is
chiefly deserving Of credit as the author of the
civil rights bill. which he earnestly champi-
oned He afterwards took an active part in
organizing Mississippi river packet company
for the purpose of accommodating all classes
Of the travelling public, without distinction of
race or color. A year since, conceiving the
necessity of an organ to especially represent
the views of his race, he established newspa
per entitled the Sema- Weekly Loaasiaatdn,
which has battled earnestly, and is to-day a
power in their behalf. At the late election for
United States Senator, to succeed the Hon.
John s. Harris, Mr.. Puchback received the
high compliment of a respectable vote for the
position. He was chosen President of the late
Republican Convention and his manly utter
ances we're chief feature in the transactions
of that body. As further tribute to his
ability be elected President of the State
Central Executive Committee He was a lead
ing member Of the late National Coored Con-
vention, held at Columbia, South Carolina.
1t is fitting that the second Office OF the State,
held by the amented Governor Dunn, as a
representative ofhis race, should have descended
to another Of equal ability, who will continue
to defend their interests. For this reason the
victory of the Administration, if fer no other,
should restore confidence to the ranks of the
party in the Illuminating defeat of the sore
heads, backbiters, and disorganizers who, fail.
ing to rule, will attempt to ruin.-AHakapas
Register.