The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1873-11-21
The Fusion Convention.

;Ohoef the circumstances, so discourage
ing to the friends of honest local govern
ment in this State, a wonderful degree OF
alacrity and vitality has been shown by the
friends OF the McEnery government in send
ing representatives to tho Convention called
to meet In New Orleans on Monday to adj
vance the success Of Opposition to the in
famous government Of w. p. Kellogg.
Notwithstanding the very decided position
taken by the Administration in behalf Of
this usurpation-its unequiyocal censure of
tho Fusion cause.-the fact is demonstrated
that tho supporters of that cause are not
disposed, even while Capitalization appears
to be steadily marching to SUCCESS. to Weld
their opposition to tho State government
set up in Louisiana contrary to the wishes
Of the majority and by the aid of unprece-
denied Federal interference. We consider
that the test made OF the feeling of the peo-
pie OF tho State has resulted most satisfacto-
rtiy for the cause Of popular self-govern-
nent. There is life in tho old land vet.
Congress will assemble with no craven or
superserviceable report from the best peo-
pie OF Louisiana, but with a clear, manly,
distinct utterance, under all the unnavorine
embarrassments,of a determined opposition
to the nsurping government OF Mr. Kcl-
logg. Ee. |
What tho Fusion Convention will do we
are not prepared to say; but we fervently
hope its action will DO taken with due refer
ence to the main point, to-wit: tho over
throw Of the usurping Louisiana govern
ment. AL energies, resources and plans
ought to be consolidated to this ono end.
And IN following out this purpose, we hope
the Convention will studiously refrain from
the consideration OF any and all other mat
tors. Whether much or little will result
from the labors of the Convention depends
greatly upon the manner of it's proceedings
and the character of it's acts. It should be
borne In mind that nothing can SO injure our
cause as an Incorporate, passionate display
OF partizan zeal. Both houses of Congress
arc Republican; but the popular breoze sets
toward reform. Awaiting ourselves of this
change in popular sentiment, we must,
be careful not to jeopardise
our cause by exhibitions bipartisan feeling.
The simple facts of the case, drawn as they
exist, will answer every purpose. The
naked record of the means employed to in
stall Kellogg as governor, with u bare state
ment Of the high-handed course of his ad-
ADMINISTRATION, will induce favorable Congress
sfonai action, If anything will.
,ai We are not hopeful of the appeal to Con-
gress but that is all that is left, and so
long as any means of reform is left, 1T is our
duty to use what is placed in our reach,
Hence, we give tho appeal to Congress our
hearty second, and trust the result will
Justify, the pickering hope that that body
will restore to Louisiana her rightful State
and place her on the high road
to prosperity, redemption and happiness
If our petitions be rejected, there will still
be left the consoling assurance that not to
our apathy in the tiual hour OF trial-in the
decisive struggle for life or death---can ever
be ascrlbed the ruin irredeemable of a once
proud, free and great State III the brother
hood OF Commonwealth. a.-l