The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-10-09
NO COMPROMISES OR SURRENDER.
ls'rom the n. o. Picayune.l

r'rom the n. q. Picayune.
There is some agitation in political
circles relative to the so-called com-
promise in regard to registration and
the formation of the canvassing board.
We think this agitation proceeds
from an erroneous view of the adjust
ment effected at the Custom-H House.
II that protocol renowned or surrend-
cred any of the rights and demands for
which the people sprang to arms on the
l4th ult.; lift obligated any who parti-
cipated in that struggle to recognize
the validity of the kellogg dynasty, or
If it bound our citizens to submit to
any of the wrongs which would and
did justify the people in revolutionary
resistance thereto; if, in any way what
ever, it surrendered any right on our
part in the future to employ like means
to maintain our just demands, then we
repudiate the whole agreement, and
deny the authority of the parties to
make such compact and bind the people
thereby.
But we do not so view the adjustment
which has been made. 1t appears to
relate to certain concessions in regard
to registration and the return of the
votes in the election in November next.
We regard the whole compact as
limited to these points, leaving the
other issues undetermined, and to be
prosecuted at our will, and according
to our views of right and duty.
With no little distrust we are willing
to accept such terms, believing that if
bad faith should be indicated by tho
adversary we have reserved our right
to the same redress already successfully
obtained, and which can always be
achieved as against the Radical usur
patton in this State. We are willing,
under these guarantees, to give the
Radical usurpcrs another trial.
Tho constitution requires the election of
November. To participate in it invol-
yes no recognition of the usurping
Executives. Indeed, it may open to us
Il more practical relief therelrom than
can be obtained now that the United
States have undertaken to prop up the
throne Of kellogg with Frc'leral bayo-
nets. If we can get II minority Of the
Legislature and the Treasurcrship, we
have made large advances in that dircc-
ton. Not Il jot or title of what was
frought for on the ever glorious 1itl,
Of September is yielded.
We see much danger in ignoring
this election. Congress is eager for
an excuse to evade the decision of the
1t will snatch at the pretcXt of an cleo
ton which has resulted against us. We
would deprive it of this excuse for re-
fusing to do justice to this people and
to II rightful cause. Hence the vast
import of n strong and large vote for
the Conservative candidates. With
such an indication of the popular senti-
ment, the supporters of the Kellogg
usurpation are silcnccd. They must
then give way, voluntarily or compul-
sorily, to the lawfully elected To the
people.
But we are reminded Of certain vague
conditions and promises to refrain from
all violence and intimidation towards
voters. These were quite supcriluous.
But we do not object to them, always
providing that they do not involve the
surrender of our rights to resist wrongs
and frauds, against which the laws
afford us no adequate protection. The
Conservatives OF this State have no
need of such resorts in legal and hon
est election. But Il repetition of past
enormites ought to be followed by the
same quick resistance and vindication
| that were offered on the Eth ult.
The Radical conspirators, who chucklc
ut the prospect of beguiling our peopl.
into credulity and indifference, and
thus comprising their ncfarious ends
reckon without their host. The move
ment of the people on the 18th of Sep
| tembcr has been consccrated by the
| blood of the brave men who persisted
therein. 1t will be reproduced on
every like occasion. Those who play
| the usurpers and who associate them.
selves with the many infilmics and
wrong doings of the party now in
power in this State can never abide in
| Louisiana in peace and security unless
shielded by the always respected power
of the Federal Government.
The Nation, Il Radical paper, holds
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