The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1872-07-06
The Conventions
[From the Baton Rouge Gazette.l ]

The Democratic and Reform Conyen-
tions, after long and tedious session,
have adjourned, without accomplishing
the great mission with which they were
entrusted. 1t was expected that they
would unite and haTmOnize all the ele-
n1elltg antagonizing RaGicalism IN the
State, and present such a ticketas would
have aroused an enthusiasm and inspired
a confidence that would have insured
success. Bilt the broad and statesman
Like views of those who advocated e0ali-
ton, in which all lparties should be equit-
ably represented, we're 0ver-ridden by
the wild impraetieables and prejudiced
fossils.
The Reform Convention, after the re-
lection of the ticket proposed by the
committee of conference selected by
them and the Democrats, adjourned sub
ieet to the call of their central committee.
What course they intend hereafter pur-
suing cannot now be cOniectured,
The Democratic Convention, after re-
iecting all overtures looking to an adj
iustment of the differences which exist
between themselves, the RefoTnlers and
Liberal Republicans, made nomination ons
of their own and adjourned.
As to the personal of this ticket we
know of no objections that could be val
idly urged, but the manner in which il
was selected, carries with it certain and
inevitable defeat. The people of this
State have long known that the Demo
cratic party were unable alone to succeed
in this contest, and what induced the
Convention to think otherwise we can
not conceive.
The ticket which they have presented
will not be supported, for the people
cannot be induced to enter into the toll
and heat of q campaign with certain de-
feat staring them in the face.
Almost the sadness and gloom that
fills the minds 0f men who have lost
hope and been delivered to destruction
now peryades this community. They
feel that's splendid opportunity has been
| thrown away that the door of escape
from the ills we suffer and the greater
ldangers with which we are threatened
Twas open; that the elements of opposi.
| ton to bad government were nHmerlc.
Tally in the ascendant in Louisiana, and
that our Represent have the
/ prudence, patriotism and wisdom to rise
| to the majesty OF the occasion, and Sc,
cure the redemption OF the State. II
| this they have been sadly d1sap pointed
The responsibility of failure viii res
upon the heads of those who blindly ad.
hered to party; and in the qualification
of their ambition and personal pTejudi.
ces, succeeded IN turning To nOught fit
efforts of those imbued with proper
sense of the situation.
/ But will not the people make another
effort for their deliVerance9 VIII they
fold their hands In despair, and gUrrendel
the State to- ignorance and YenalitY
| Let them call q new COnye yention to bt
comp posed of all the elements opposed Il
centfalizati ion, and favor g genuine ane
endi ghtened reform In our State, parOeh
isl and municipal governments. lie
none but prudent, wise, experienced ant
honest men be sent to this Convention
We will then have q ticket chosen tina
i will inspire confidence, and have on
State thrown into line and Eaeting in per
fectaecord with the great National Re
form party.
H this is done, victory win be ours
and those who hay q the nerve and abilit,
to conduct the movement will TeceiVi
the blessings OF aIl inlp yerished am
i oppressed people.