New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-06-14

tFEon the Baton Rouge Gazette and Comet.
The Democratic and Reform conventions,
after long and tedious session, have ad-
iOurned, without accomplishing the mission
with which they were entrusted. 1t was
Sxpeated that they would unite and har-
monte all the elements antagOnizing Radi-
calism in the State, and present such q
ticket as would have aroused an enthusiasm
and inspired a confidence that would have
insured success. But the broad and states
manlilxe views of those who advocated
coalition, in which all parties should be
equitably represented, were Overridden by
the wild impracticables and prejudiced fos-
sils.
The Reform convention, after the reiec.
ton of the ticket proposed by the commit
tees of conference selected by them and the
Democrats, adjourned subject to the call of
their central committee. What course they
intend hereafter pursuing can not now be
cODiectured.
The Democratic convention, after reject
ing all Overtures looking to an adjustment
of the differences which exist between them
selves, the Reformers and Liberal Repub-
Leans, made nominations of their own and
adjourned.
As to the personnel of this ticket we know
of no objections that could be validity
urged, but the manner in which it was Sc
lected, carries with il certain and inevita-
bic defeat. The people Of this State have
long known that the Democratic party
were unable alone to succeed in this con
test, and what induced the convention to
think otherwise we can not conceive.
The ticket which they have presented
will not be supported, tor the people can
not be induced TO enter into the toll and
heat of a campaign with certain defeat
staring them in the face.
Almost the sadness and gloom that fills
he ind nF 10
been delivered to destruction, now pervades
this community. They feel that a splendid
opportunity has been thrown away; that
the door of escape from the ills we suffer
and the greater dangers with which we are
threatened was open that the elements of
opposition TO bad government were numeri-
cally in the ascendant in Louisiana, and
that our Representatives would have the
prudence, patriotism and wisdom to rise to
the majesty Of the occasion, and secure the
redemption of the State. In this they have
been sadly disappointed.
The responsibility of failure will rest
upon the heads of those who blindly adj
hered TO party, and in the qualification Of
their ambition and personal prejUdices,
succeeded in turning to naught the efforts |
of those imbued with proper sense of the !
situation.
But viii not the people make another |
exert TOR their deliverance! Win they fold |
their hands in despair, and surrender the |
State TO ignorance and venality?
Let them call a new convention, to be |
composed of all the elements opposed to |
Capitalization, and favor genuine and en-
hghtened reform in our State, parochial aud 1
municipal governments. Let none but pru-
dent, wise, experienced and honest men be
sent to this convention.
We will then have a ticket chosen that
will inspire confidence, and have our State
thrown into line and acting in perfect ac-
cord with the great National Reform party.
If this is done, victory will be ours, and
those who have the nerve and ability to
conduct the movement will receive the
blessings of an impoverished and oppressed
people.