The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-18
THE AUTHORS OF OUR WOES.

No one will question the fact that Louis
ana under Republican rule, rom the date
the Inauguration Of that party in power, ia
steadily refrigerated in every branch OF ayr
culture, commerce and industrial pursuits
Broad acres Of land, once furnishing with rlc
harvests are now barren wastes. The water
Of the Mississippi, once confined within II
banks, now sweep with unrestrained fury owe
the f4irest section Of the State, carrying rul
and destruction in its headlong course. Taxa
ton, once at a nominal figure, has sw olle
into such proportions as now amounts to VII
tuil confscation.
The credit of the State and city, once with
out suspicion in the markets Of the world, i
now destroyed and worthless. The Govern
ment once famous for its integrity, ability
wisdom and economy, is now the by-wort
and contempt of the civilized world, reekine
as it does with corruption, venajty, Ignorance
and shameless extrav gance. New Orleans
once the pride of the South and the rival o
New York, now lies PROSTATE under the blight
ing touch of Radical legislation and perishine
under the weight of the most odious infamies
ever inflicted upon a community. And, finally
the whole people once prosperous, free and
happy bold and enterprising. are now ruined
and crushed, disspirited and timid, sorey
oppressed and grossly outraged
These are the fruits of Radical Republican
government in Louisiana, and while the pic
ture is not pleasing one, it is, unfortunately,
too faithful in its outlines and colroing.
In tracing to its source the origin Of these
ills we have" there has been proneness to
attribute to the negroes the cause of all our
misfortunes and the prostitution of the coun-
try since the war. Whilst they are, in great
measure, answemble for the present fearful con
dition of affairs, which is about to eliminate
in something better or much worse, they have
not been the originators Of all the devilish
rascality and infamous practices that go stalk
ing so boldly through the land. But as weak,
ignorant and plant creatures, they have served
willing instruments in the hands Of the un-
scrupulous and debased white carpet-bagger
to do his dirty work and serve his nefarious
purposes.
Emerging from the bonds of slavery, and
suspiciously regarding his former master and
the native Southern whites in his ignorance
and dependency he naturally turned to the
Northern man for guidance and instruction
Lured by his batteries, by his professions Of
and sympathy for the oppressed
md down-trodden," he quickly fell a prey to
he unprincipled and selfish carpet Dagger and
became unconsciously his political slave.
In order to maintain his hold upon the poor
legro, and ALLEVIATE him from the Southern
people. the carpet-bagger would poison his
mind with violent prejudices, kindle within
lis breast the most bitter hate and play upon |
lis worst passions to such an extent as to |
make the unfortunate creature deaf to every
ppeal of reason and blind to his own inter-
SITS, and to the welfare Of the very country
'hich he claimed for himself. Thus deceived
y false and designing friends he has per-
lifted himself to be used for the accomplish
lent OF the most diabolical purposes and has
'rsely contributed, unwittingly perhaps, TO-
ards the present demoralized and disorgan-
ed condition of the country.
Our wrath and indignation, then. should
OF be so much directed against the ignorant
nd deluded negroes, as against the scheming
nd corrupt white pet-baggers. 1t is this
Ass Of degraded white men-camp followers
ad refugees from their own country, escaped
,nvicts and thieves-who are the real authors
all our woes. Too cowardly themselves to
rave any danger, they basely use the con
ling and credulous negro to do their bid
ing and the labor and risk incurred by
leir slavish agents, they quietly and in safety
ljoy the adv .ntages thus easily obtained.
Drive from the country every carpet Dagger ,
Id withdraw the negroes from his banetul
Auence and mischievious teachings, and
lere will be peace. quiet and prosperity in i
e land. The negro left to his own Instincts 9
III quickly see the necessity of cherishing .
ndly feelings towards the Southern whites :
9 will find in them his best friends, and as
8 natural inclination, we believe, is that of :
spect and esteem tor them, there will be no :
tiiculty in the way Of establishing perfect :
rmony and aMicable relations between the
lites and blacks.
Capital and labor will 60 hand in hand to-
Their; the development and prosperity Of the :
untry will be of mutual interest and jude !,
49, honest and intelligent administration of =
, government will be Of equal importance !.
d equal value to both races
Then let the shibboleth be: determination OF II
} carpet-bagger the Government of Louisi- =
\ in the hands Of her own people !,
Theories in France and the United States D
for widely. 1t is stated in this connection :,
t the Bank Of France has been accumu- !.
ng gold steadily and rapidly for long Ii.
e past no doubt with q view to resuming
cie payments. On the 9Th of July the y,
TX held equal to s245, 1856, 637 in bullion, =,
inst circulation Of SSH, 1866, S45, or an -
cunt in bullion equal to about on halt its &c
,ulation And yet the bank does At re- &c
ne specie payments. This shows the great