New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-10-17
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The complaints, reproaches md ad-
missions of extravagance and imbecihty
Of the city administration has brought
all parties to the necessity Of conceding
to public discomfort the preparation of
competent ticket for the succession. The
opposition led the way in the choice OF
several respectable and competent candi-
dates. The Republicans have accepted
this tacit challenge to compare the quail
fications of men for Office, instead Of con-
fining the contest to q mere wrangle OF
words OF conflict of barbados.
The char acter of the Republican ticket
indicates purpose to waive the promo
ton of personal interests by professional
politicians. 1t has even extended the
safety of Republican principles to some
mem who, though true to their pledges,
have not manifested any great partisan
zeal{ This absence of these men from the
past conflicts for Office may and we have
no doubt is rather an evidence OF their in
teprity than of their indifference to prin-
chile. We therefore confide to them with
implicit trust the vital interests upon
which the salvation Of the Republican
party depends. 1t will prove at once
our trust and our federation. Per-
haps it may be o salutary admo'
milton that some who have mani
tested excessive zeal for the doctrine and
Offices of the party, should not have been
found to command the degree OF pub
lie confidence essential to sustain the
ascendency of Republican doctrines.
With respect to the legislative nomina'
tions, we regret to notice something OF
the old leaven, but trust there are good
men enough to keep down any tendency
to leaven the whole lump. If the oposi'
ton is sincere in it's pledges OF integrity
and reform, there will be occasions when
all honest representatives, without respect
to color or classification, will rally in sup
port of measure, and all scaley, SELF
ish and venal members will be set over
against them.
The next city administration will find
state of debt and dilapidation fearful TO
contemplate. If Democrats be elected
they need not make one economy OF q sin
gle reform. They might 60 in for polit-
ical pillage, and strip the very lead from
the cutters without censure or reproach.
They would even be defended by their
press if necessary. If Republican ad-
ministration succeeds, there is no term Of
obloqay they need not expect. and no act
Of injustice they may not apprehend.
They will, however, do their duty. The
men on the Republican ticket have been
chosen for their integrity, their intelli-
gence, their courage and their patriotism.
They are citizens, property holders, men
of integrity, established by long bust
ness dealings among US, and we anti
cipate under this administration a
system of economy and reform that
will do much toward restoring the pros
perity of the city. Citizens of New Or
leans you have thus honest and compe-
tent Republicans in harmony with this
governing majority of the Union. They
can obtain favorable hearing fo- your
canal, your levees and all those measures
you so much need. Their position and
influence will command the confidence Of
capitalists, and the immigrant will bring
his wife and children in confidence under
their sway With such qualifications of
personal and official competence and
legitimate political and commercial in
fluence, we offer to your support the Re-
publican ticket for City Administrators
Will you not support it?