The weekly Louisianian., 1872-08-10

from them Of the condition Of their
people and the prospects Of a sue
cesstal campaign. They found
the Central Committe in conference
with q committee from the Liberal
Convention; and while some wero
inclined to look with decided disfa-
vor on anything looking to alliance
with the Liberals" the more intel
l'geat cnl FIR SEEING, coniding in
the wisdom and integrity Of their
leaders in the State Central Com
mittee, were satisfied that whatever
propositions they may listen to from
the Liberals, they neither would
compromise Republicanism, nor
usurp the authority Of the Conven-
ton by an authorized fusion with
any party:
We are confident that their reli-
ance will be INDICATED, and when
the Convention shall be informed of
the action of their leaders, common
dation and thanks will reward the
labors Of their representatives.
Yesterday the Convention as
sembled in the Mechanics Institute;
the anniversary Of the memorable
Aug. 9. 1871 when Republicans and
freemen were treated like ruf6ans
and slaves, when every insult, op-
probium aud outrage, short Of &C.
tual blows, that could be heaped on
men were poured on nearly a hun
dred legally elected members Of a
Republican Convention. A more
respectable, thoroughly representa-
tive. earnest and imposing body OF
Republicans have not assembled in
Louisiana since the days of recon-
struction. These gentlemen come
fresh from various constituencies,
charged with an important work;
they are expected to save the State
government to the Republican party:
They are tremblingly alive to the
Importance Of conforming to the
wishes and views Of their constitu-
ents. But they find themselves in
the midst of a great revolution, they
are surrounded by tremendous OBJ
stacles.
Division and hate in the old
party ranks, splitting, scattering
and weakening Us. They find new
and highly important issues, de-
the consideration Of all
good men; suddenly they are called
to witness the prefer Of that po-
af6liation and identification
Of interest which has 60 long been
sought and implored by themselves.
Il would be sincerely gratifying
10 every lover Of peace, harmony
and progress to find thinking men
willing and determined 10 approach
The consideration Of the questions
Of the hour with candor and impair
The living issues Of to-day,
The trace set before u.s. demand
That We 'lay aside every weight"
hat we disencumber ourselves from
Tho dead past, and rise to meet and
10 greet the New Era. These are
no distractions. In Louisiana TO-
lay the old Republican party i
obeying the great law Of change.
pleasing or moi. 70 remem-
oer, 1t Is known that it is powerless
10 perpetuase- itself as distinct
and exclusive party. And
he results which have accomplish
ID this are the necessary out
of Republicanism, indeed
unity Of peoples, and races, the
,azuony Of action, the identi6ca-
ion of the interest Of III, is but
he full manhood Of Repuhlicanism;
md We want the mambers
the CONVENTION and every man
o bear in mind that the party
STRINGS, with It's commands
b inhibif;ons, and it, prohibitions
o necessary topreeerye il infancy,
. promote il growth, to train Il
lp in tho WY il should 50. and
ring Il to maturity. are no longer
,eeesn1. when it, manhood has
,esa reached And ~e ~: that
bis period %has arrived Il NJ. find
b Old md t,s worst antaepsiek
neet;pg on Z common groqn II