New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-01
THE WEEKLY LOUIsIANIAN REDIVtVUs.

!IpeitleSs Inc nope OF our future.
THE WEEKLY LOUIsIANIAN REDIV1TUS.
We are glad to be able to announce to
the Republican party the revival by Sen.
ator Pinchback of that able exponent and
champion of our cause, the Weekly Louisi-
onsdn. The records of the editor and of
the Louisidnian itself are too well known
to our readers to need an introduction at
our hands. Both can be depended upon
where the battle RACES the fercest, and we
offer to our contemporary Surrys senten-
tious greeting to Lord Marmion on the
eve Of the great battle of Flodden. "Wel-
come to dangers hour" for we are on the
eve Of a contest for political supremacyin
this State. The LouiSidniun has dealt
stalwart blows heretofore on the right
side, and the initial number of the resus-
citated Journal shows there has been no
abatement Of vigor occasioned by its long
rest from active strife. In his greeting
the editor lays down the rules for his
guidance, and expresses himself so well
that we trust he will pardon Us for borrow
ing literally from him. He may take the
same liberty with us on any occasion when,
in his judgment, such may be necessary:
The reasons assigned for re-establishing
the Louistanian are founded in tie neces-
sites of the colored people. SO MUCH for
the past. For the future:
First, in the future. as in the past. we
hold fast our confidence in the broad and
generous principles of Republicansm.
But we recognize that party organisms
must be held subordinate to party princi-
pies. and there is no guarantee that party
machinery, no matter how honorable and
digniGed the purposes to which it is osten-
sibly applied. may not be used by selfish
men to the public detriment. unless pre-.
vented by the vigilance of the people.
We honor the Republican party for the
great work it has accomplished in the past,
5u: our fidelity is given to said party. not
so much for what it has done. but for what
it is doing in the present for the country.
and we hold the fac. that parties belonging
to and exist for the uses of the people and
not the people for the benefit Of parties.
and if the great party of progress should.
under the management of self-seeking
leaders. forget its mission and leave unac.
complished the great work undertaken in
the interest of the nation. it would cease
to claim either our confidence or support.
We recognize turther that growth is the
condition Of life. and when a party does
not embrace in its programme the living
issues Of the hour and does not incorporate
itp strength the new forces constantly
s,,ringing up in public affairs the party. so
derelict. becomes etfete and loses its power
to accomplish the beneticcnt mission Tor
which it was formed.
Second--We shall earnestly advocate re.
!renchment and reform in State and national
affairs.
Taxation must be reducei--the govern.
monts must be economically and honestly
administered. and all measures looking to
the accomplishment Of these results shall
have our earnest support.
Third--As special journal for the col.
oyrd people. and while recognizing the pc.
culiar demands of the race. growing ont o.
lis embarrassing surroundings. we shall, in
behalf OF our people. representing az We
know we will. not only the impulses of
their hearts. but the mature judgment OF
their minds-cultivate seduluusly. as a
prime necessity to both races, feelings Of
amity between the coloTed people and our
white teiiov: citizens. With a common
home and interest. with no necessary anita.
gon ms. we should need TO outside
Intervention to induce rs TO live together
in peace.
The State administration is promised a
cordial support in its efforts to relieve the
State from its present financial distress.
Here is work enough to do. and we have
a-a-.v raasop tn belieye II will bo we'll done