The weekly Louisianian., 1874-08-15

within tile Inst tea 'years, from q n
ton of slaresjthere hasasp.nng up, nc
one; but q multitude of arepresentatiy
colorea men who in tnade, literature
arts, sciences law and statemanshi]
are the peers of tho. foremost leader
among our more favored white fellow
citizens.
And if the co1ored a G did not by a,
appreciative recognition Of growth
among themselves, encourage such in
dividual advancement and give thei,
confidence, by preference. on appropri
ate occasions, to these men; it. swoulc
not only be m evidence of incapacity,
but On exhibition Of q spirit more be.
coming: the slave than the freeman.
1t is this spirit that has prompted
the colored voters of Louisiana to trust
me and other representative men oil
our rcce. It argues no suspicion OF
the integrity Of our white leaders OF
any obliviousness OF our obligations to
them. for DIS, under the circumstances,
to receive this preference; yet this,
the best evidence of q healthy growth
amongthe coiored people Of the s nth,
is looked upon with distrust by some
Of tie white men, especially the new
CONFER and decried and denpuhced
rs turbulent, aggressive and unw;se.
Still another erroneous impression
needs correction. The white leader
snip, known as carpet-bag, by way of
distinction from the old resident white
republican. clement, and who were
connected with republicanism before
our civil strife and during the wal as
soldiers have the. idea that
they have earned q sort Of monopoly,
not only to the confidence of the col
ored: people, but to the Offices of the
State, and they claim q sort of pre-
scriptirs right, whenever white cham.
.pionship is desired. of first choice.
We do not underrate either their SER
vices in, the past or the value in the fu-
tur6 OF this class Of republicans; but
this misrepresentation of their relations
or Importance ISL grave one-proceed-
ing on the assumption that the morbid
temper OF, The white residents which
renders the newcomer needful, will be
permanent, and that proscriptive pre-
judices constitute the normal condi-
ton Of the native white mind.
A better day is coming, Prejudice, like
will disappear with the daily
sttritions IF lite, and as surely es God
and rules the world by love, an era
good feeling must and will come,
These gentlemen perform IN important
JUNCTION, and will be honored by US if
hey aze fithfal In tie exercise thereof; |
nut they themselves, filthy are true men,
hould rejoice to welcenas the coming Of a
understanding between the white
nd coiored, men Of the South.
And further, 70 mast DO permit:ed,-
rho live here, and hdavo our affairs and
ur homes here. to RESPECT The opinion and
riches Of the white men who differ with US
officially, apd3 TO- cultivate friendly feel
and sympathies with them, as neces-
Try to the best interests Of both races,
nd that too, without having the white
ian who desires to monopolize our votes
nd U Offices, charge Us with political
eachery. -. :, |;
These hsart-burnings in OUT ranks, tae
conflicts for positions in front,
= that class Of white Republicans to ,
HON We have specially -e:e,red,-snd we
AXE the reference in all kindness and
spect,--constitute to-day the weakness, I
|e danger, and the shame Of Republican q
. in the South, and can TO finally md !
reve- settled only by concediug the '
nth in these particulars and acting '
ave!y ON the concession, ~
70 our anti-Republican friends. We say, +
at the Master proclaims, that the COX @
treadeth out the corn shall not be n
uzzled;' and VIC claim without proscrip- a
N, the privileges Ct tell and a fir :
ance, through the industries Of the coun-
TO utilize the possibilities of our con- :.
As citizens, if we are weak, help -
; il We err counsel us; if we halt in the Il
y encourage us; if we fail peradventure
u frst endeavors, in view Of the u.s. q
and hope of a hitherto. oppressed g
&c, give us another trial for life. You
We tried disperagement and cursing. i"
4 hitherto We, hayeI had neither your
nor counsel. NOW, in the name
the common tather&ooa of God, love "
and bid MS God speed in the right, p
d see, it in grateful, appreciative efforts g
do not return an hanared-fold, in USE II
ness snd. kindly services. the henedic- =,
MS with which you have cheered us on q
: way.
70 the 1nggar,ds in our own ranks, who
half understand the ;sanctty Of the :
lies imposed and the priceless value ia
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