Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-09
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He minated III q very audible
voice in the hearing Of witnesses,
before he left New Orleans on his
tower" throughthe Northern States
that if Grant did not do some
thing" as against the federal officers
who held a meeting in this State
some two OF three months ago,
which they called q Republican
State Convention, that he would
consider it his solemn and COLI
cientious duty to $50 for" Grant.
This is matter of newspaper re-
cord in New Orleans and Cincinnati.
In Charleston, and before the col
!ected magnates of the colored popu-
Iation, he emphaticallyo declared
himself to be q Grant man uncon-
ditionally, and offered resolution
to the effect that the President had
proved himself to be the greatest
military chieftain Of the age, civil
officer of unsurpassed ability, an
especial Moses of the colored people,
and the predestinated leader OF the
Republican party in 1872 to a Slo-
rious victory. =
Now, as Grant has not only mot
done anything as against the fed
eral officers aforesaid, but has done
something for thea, we submit ii
Seaator. Pinchback has not gone
back on himseli9 AMI demand the
previous question" t
The above extract is from the
81. 'Mri1er. The most preiudiced
raa,,er viii sec that the STATE Regis
~ tries to force rs az cop. taatF,Gn
e.!.-le of dealing with things upon
Other people as rule Of conduct.
When Senator Pinchback made
he speech referred t.. every one
under3.ooI that it involved contin-
ge2cics which oIiy time could set
tie. The Only prospective quarrel
which any good Republican can
have With General Grant must be
based upon his endorsement OF fla
grant outrages upon freedom O.
speech and fairness OF political con
duct.
Senator Pinchhack rcitcr2tcs VIII. ::
he stated in the speech referred to-
that If General Grant retains mer
in offc, who prostitute their au-
thority by invoking the aid Of L. S
soldiers, who violate the sacredncs,
Of public assemblnges by turning
regularly elected delegates from the
doors of hall dedicated to The
) purposes Of usurpation not only be
cause it was located upon U. $. ter
ritorv, but also because American
citizens we're threatened in time o.
peace with Z. S. bayonets.
But in the same speech it will b.
recollected Mr.. Pinchbvck uttered
his unqualified belief that Genera
Grant would not endorse these &C
tons by the retention of the men i,
Office who were responsible TO
them. He is of that opinion yet
and when reasonable time elapse
if Gen. Grant fails to do his duty a
A public servant Mr.. Pinchback vii
be compelled to arraign anothe
public servant for a fragrant derilic
ton of duty.
Those connected with this joTnt
/. ire not anxious to initiate the dis
g organizing tactics Of those in on
: own party who spend more time i
e sighting their fellow soldiers tina
V they devote to the enemy, nor sha
: we fall into the trap set b. Demo
: Gratis of defying party discipline {
a he suggestion of personal ambition
V We are simply working and hopin
ior the fair dealing and the earne'
cooperation which should characte
;za the conInct, Of brethren who ha,
is won great battle and SO fl
g utilized an important victory.
y This Journal attempts to repr
r sent the opinions and interests
v the colored people, and the mai
g ager of it assumes no attitude whit
q; he thinks will not be endorsed |
lis race. He has no personal spi
to crafty, no enemy but the Dem
VI .racs to punish and no disorgani
" ng projects to carry out. If Ge
L Grant does his duty as we unde
tand. it he shall have our uncor
promising support, and if he do
be not he will receive our earnest o
y position.
rrThe New Orleans Mitroalea