New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-02

litical rights enjoyed by our citizens. Wv
have never forgotten or omitted tn IVY
claim the great truths enunciated and
sisted upon by the Republican platfa,,@u
II ia. therefore, Senator. peculiarly ANN
n,;ate that, as q repre- sentative Of the VIM
raca on this occasion / should JON in sn ,o
grstulating you on the success of the ms
Sion in which you have been engaged ana
on your happy return to your constituencv
laden with honors gathered in other field
There are some points to which vonH
like to advert, which, though probably IA
miliar to you, are comparatively unknown
to majority of my audience. would firm
coll their attention to the praisewortbv =.
temnts that were made recently bY nm
her of influential gentlemen, among M.
chief of whom was General g. T. Beau,a
card to inaugurate a new era, or, as soma
ike to designate ii. a new departure, mo,s
in conformity with the spirit Of the aos
than is the proacriptlve and hateful prso
tice of many old Democrats at the presen,
day. The conciiatory spirit then mani
tested. the avowed intention of |. y. Mark
ord other leaders OF this movement was
sufficient to attract the attention of all The
rejecting portion of our community. and
asnecialiy Of those who desired to promote
the peace and prosperity OF Louisiana.
Among those shrewd and far-seeing gen.
tIernep was the honorable gentleman whom
I am now addressing, Senator Burch, and
he rave his assent to the propositions or
resolutions. A mass meeting was subse
o,,4ntly held at Exposition Hall, in New
Orleans. for the purpose OF having these
sentiments Endorsed by men OF al parties,
which was done; and your Grafton, Senator
in favor of such movement stands on record
as a proof of your uucezslng efforts to
cement the unhappy differences yet existing
between us and our political opponents.
Unfortunately tor this wise and truly
laudable enterprise, there could be found
those who sought to cast obstacles in the
way OF it's success. The Democratic press
of New Orleans sought to write 1t down,
ard used speclous arguments against the
colored people, reminding them that they
had been slaves. and could only succeed az
treemen through the examples Of white
men, Their language clearly indicated ev-
dences of the relics of barbarous system.
and evidencing that while the snake is
scotehed it has not been killed.
The cloven foot of Democracy springs
out everywhere throughout the sentences
to which | refer. You see, Senator, that
even at the present time, when wars alarms
are hushed, there exists d spirit of defiance
and of misrepresentation toward republican
principles, which has not been surpassed
since the rebellion, but rather grows in
virulence and invective. 1t may, therefore,
be some satisfaction to you to know that
your white constituents, whom | at present
regard the diatribes Of such
lewspa pers to which have referred as the
Vapid OutpOurlngs of an insane idea-an
dea which you, Senator, have never tailed
% combat and present in its true colors
AS regards your future career. Senator,
he times seem to me full of favora Die aug
Try. Important changes will shortly take
lace in the representation of this parish,
md instead Of giving my opinion as 80 who
will be the successful candidates for the
nsuing vacant positions.
In this connection allow me to quote
rom Democratic source, in order to make
acre clearly, point in reference to the
bove idea. The twelfth article of the
Democratic creed in the State of NeS York
avs as follows: "A great State influence
the preliminary and price of natiSnal dis
motion. Norman can be great in the COIN
lis OF the nation who is not influential in
is own State. On the same principle, a
IAN must be pre-eminent in his country
efore he can be powerful at Albany.
Official distinction, like charity, must be
in at home.'
have quoted thus far Senator, from the
democratic bible, to prove to you that, ac-
ording to those propositions, there is no
osltlon to which you can not aspire With
very hope OF success. so long as you per-
we're IN the JUST and righteous course
hish you have pursued since you first be-
ame representative of this constituencre
Senator, speak to you, and before ms
'iioW clhzens,as a Northern man and
mite man. L believe that | thorou yhly
suulate the national and sectional we've
me SUBJECT under review, and ! fear
'Fsly assert that it is owing to the public
Dtlted condnct OF you, Senator Burch the
e low enjoy our liberation from Dispe
'atlc tyranny and oppression POLITICALLY.
F" men the Republican party in this pc
a was cast down and depressed BIZ reasoN
lalse returns OF election | sneak from
y own knowledge, that it was Senats@
u.eh VINO, at great pecuniary sacrifices,
olrdyeC all he expenses required to PIC
) again On proper footing, and we caG
ever oe sufhcIently grateful TO him sfor
IS contest against the brokers ring Ae
opoly In New Orleans, and for bripcins 10
trough the dreadful ordeal to whicS 90
ere subjected.
'iucl credlt is also due TO those delSe
,u .nospehdent champions of our righes.
49,. augustus Williams, Bryant ana
iisoh; who sternlv and strenuouslv Al
Dcateo our rights in the Hall of =, nee
.ntatlVes, Ia defiance OF a factions Tnrsa
w They will surely reap their revaed.
Iu We recognize them as appointed 90
iuhents Tor the salvation tundsr Droa,-
.nceJ ct our beloved State, reme1S1er.ar
e words of the poets
= mere is Divinity that shapes our epdA
isoush new them We WILL
w. w tn such belief, Senator Burcb. I aaa
lung To leave the destinies of Louisiana
.ne nands OF its duly elected represene,o
III Whatever Is is right" then wo
. g ~ ovherwlse we shall know how svo
spare ourselves for another conqic+
Once again, Senator, repest nn ho,an
your white constituents, nv bear+T .''f
nut 10 you on your return ~ -
'use, ana as a newspaper man, oon r"S
:, % P.ess me nope, before | close ~
-, tna1 the report of your glorions -
- 'llioh9 your constituency. NV 30
;t"r 80, a". ana VIDE wherever a pewsr,.,O
. 1 1nar niay oe found. Thus, Senator Bnrc.'
.o.lrasS 'iioil phantly along the rsas 80
n nl arg tights ,ts becorel respected, rad 20
80 are we the objects of scnrn and V
mely 10 our Democratic tel1nl,. any coao
,i,s o of if views are represented in .ho
an VI Che Federal Congress ana Of o.
- da al assembly, and our cid on,ono.ao
uahy yearning to enfold +hnmeal--o~
urs our banner. By such services aS
the y, 1Ge ani'9, and of our representative
gb D No. G;telsiature, we shall soon rogain@
lore , anotha among our sister States, ana
'elican7 viii r; ueGaa .s has elapsed, TO
ADDITIONAL glory. s-s' IL seS o
aa ,hs conclusion of Judge snda.l,xo
ftn, L.. A. Fuller, Esq sollowed
q, an ample and satistacto,r-
a. f on .he edibles before them, lior Gsc
q a grs q, and spirit of the lnscions u'as 70
ntina pg was was produced and wine Wit 40
President. 'e Gra tne hour; Toasts in bo nv
logs ad rshs the Republican Parys
,vgrhor Antoine, United "s sI press; Acting
u Mn oack, Senator BurcL P S,ates senator