The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-23

tarily remained here ever since 1885, from his cod.
ndence In the Louisianian's fairness honesty and
humanity, had become persuaded that the southarn
white man was his enemy, and that the old DAYS Al
slavery would soon come again II the blacks did
not run the machine by and with the sdvice
and assistance Of the carpetbaggers All their no
litical meetings secret, and held at night with
sentries posted. They were sworn to stand by
their color, and vengeance was denounced against
the man who voted any but the "black republican
ticket" In spite OF Loyal Leagues the whites twho,
by the census OF 1870, had majority In the State,
fairly elected majority OF their candidates to the
Legislature. But the ELECTION law,n In the hands
OF Warmoth's Returning Board, saved the radical
party-a fact which has leaked out since the split in
the republican party in this State.
After the election OF 1870 Warmoth began to
adopt concihatory policy toward the old citizens
OF the State He carried his conservation SO far az
to appoint native white Louisianians to judicisI
and other oflces which CHANGED TO become vacant.
The "scalawags"-viz., Southern men who had NO
chance for once among their own people, and had,
therefore, turned radical-joned the negroes In an
cutlery against this policy. This faction ives led
by republicans who hated and feared Warmoth
and wished TO destroy his leadership. This antag.
onsm eliminated IN the notorious efort OF Carter,
Casey Co. to get control OF the Legislature, Inn
peach Warmoth and 'Teform" the government.
The Governor weathered the storm, with the aid
and assistance OF the United States troops Tho
alliance OF some Of the democratic members with
the Carterites under the common banner Of re-
form, had the effect OF forcing warmoth to choose
between the two colors. With the instinct Of an
educated man he cast his lot with the intelligence.
virtue and property Of louisiana and with the In
stinct OF sagacous politician he chose that aide
which must win, sooner or later.
The election Of 1872 saw the two races almost
solidly arrayed against each other. The blacks
now knew their power, and insisted on larger
share OF the sp0ils They even became joculars
and invited few Of the white men whom they
liked to join the ''cullud mans party" few went
over for and In consideration OF nomination for
some Office usually judiciaD which the negro
could not I'll from ignorance and the carpetbagger
from want ofresidence for three years In the parish
or district. The result Is well known. The election
was strictly legal under the ELECTION laws'' ~,
framed BY John Ray and other great lawyers
to protect the suffrage OF the colored
men. The registration was full and fair,
and the only serious cause OF complaint was
that the polls were not placed where they were
most convenient to Sambo, as was done In 1870.
In some instances thousands OF negroes were
massed at single POLL and II the Commissioners
were unable 10 examine their papers and vote
them all according to law In the space OF eight or
ten hours those who failed TO be reached and who
had passed, perhaps, several polling places to get
to the rendezvous, put their marks to printed am
davIts that they had been deprived Of the right Of
voting Oh Account Of cstor, DC. efti& Nss'ia
The election OF 1872 ended in Judge Durelps
court room. A bill to perpetuate testimony placed
the objection LAVISH In chancery, and the vicege-
rent acted rs referee and Uncle Sam enforced hia
phil RrOv Mi hoo tod fW0
ernments in the State and two sets OF officers in
every parish. II the United States Army win stand
or ana allow McEnery to prevent Kellogg from col.
lecting taxes people will rejoice for where the
carcass is not thence will the vutures soon DEPART
This political war OF races In Louisiana, leading
to bloodshed, riots, universal bankruptcy and TO
shameless corruption In the administration Of the
government. has, 1t Is admitted, been caused BY
the interference OF federal power In behalf Of party
adventures, who have taught the blacks to regard
their employers as deadly enemies, and whose
political existence depends on keeping the two
races hostile The only remedy for this state Of
things Is to let the intelligence and virtue and
property OF the State govern, as they do In ali
well regulated communities. Give us an opportu-
nifty Of showing to the negroes that we are their
friends in politics as well az in planting, ana In
twelve months the two races would be reconciled
and peace and prosperity would prevail.
We are loyal people; we have ratified all the
constitutional amendments; we have sworn On
every occasion not TO attempt to deprive any per.
son or persons OF any right, privilege, &c., on &C.
count OF race, color or previous condition Of sav
cry; we have approved ali the doctrines princi.
pies and tenets OF republicanism - propounded IN
the Cincinnati platform; and We might even Join
the radical party in this State and vote for Grant
for third term, with another increase Of salary.
II the representatives OF that party here were
morally equal to most Of the freedmen we know.
We are Disguised with election farces, and thine
1t would save trouble in the future for the Prest
dent to appoint the Executive, and perhaps allow
Duren to appoint the Legislature without going
through the forms Of an election. RUSTCUS.