New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-17
Position of a Practical Opponent.

AAs
Burke was addressed to the Bulletin and
published in that journal yesterday morn.
ing The writer viii be remembered as
De candidate on the McEnery ticket in
1872 for the Office of Administrator Of Im-
provements. While we do Tot accept all
his conclusions as correct, we give him the
credit Of being fair opponent. Ii his
party had few more such leaders they
would probably be more successful. We
republisn this letter. tha: our readers may
see that the recent White League mania is
by I'd means unanimous among the opposi-
tiol:
NEW ORLEANS, July l3, 1874.
To the editor of the New Orleans Bulletin:
SIR-You have exhibited DISPOSITION to
publish the views Of different correspond
ents concerning the political outlook, and
as believe that all conservative elements
are aiming at the same result, ''g0oo gov
ernMent," permit me to refer TO my tele-
gram 10 NJ. II. Hinman, Esq, from Grand
Junction, June l8, 1874, in explanation Of
recent events connected with the Independ-
ert Club movement, viz: II you make a
conservative platform, avoiding nee issues,
supporting only Men Of known integrity
anu capacity, pledged to reduce and limit
the expenses Of government and taxation,
men Of Democratic proclivi,ies, reform con-
victions and liberal ideas, should, in my
opinion, consent to lay aside party differ
ences. and unite in one common effort to
redeem the State and parish under the ban
ner OF the Indepe ndeDt party.
1t you have strong element tor repuGia-
ton, compromise it by clause IN favor of
sCspending the payment OF the principal
and interest Of the debt tor five years. thus
giving people time 10 rscuperate. but pledg-
sl to the final payment Of the Legal debt.
As to plan of OF ganiZatlon, would recon-
mend ali Democratic, Reform, Liberal and
Independent clubs in each ward, 20 as
semble, vote for consolidation, and appoint
a commissioner of election for officers of
desired.
1t seems that the Democratic party insists
upon making straight out ght under the
Democratic. White League banner.
In ny opinion the organization Of Pc
E:lcel party based upon race distinctions is
a political bluDder, calculated 70 pace in
tire hands OF Radical demagogues the means
of alternating that powerful current Of Kind
ly interest indicated by the people of the
North in the Boston contributions, House
vote on the canal bill, appropriation for
tie congressional donation for OveIhJwed
sufferers.
believe that such q desperate expedient
will prove destructive to the DEVELOPMENT
Of Our material interests, teLd TO defeat the
levee and canal bills, insure the passage of
the civil rights bill, and place the President
in position where lie dare not oppose it
with bis veto.
In ny opinion the question OF race suprem-
-
find it's speedy solution in the rebuilding of
our levees, and in securing an outlet TO the
sea. a tide of emigration will then roll into
the Mississippi valley. such as Illinois and
Texas in their palmiest days have never
experienced.
Holding these convictions firmly. ard be-
lieving it to be contrary TO the theory Of
this government that contest should be
waged against any person on account OF
race, religion, or nationality, / have de-
tFned to join the Democratic ranks.
Immediately over-zealous Individuals
assail the men who hold TO these opinions.
and charge them with prediction for the
Radical party.
Permit me in all kindness TO invite the
attention of the Democratic leaders TO TIE
fact that thirty per cent OF the voting pop
ulacion of the South have become voters
since 1861. They have trained under Demo
cratic leadership since the war through zine
years Of disaster ard defeat.
TO many Of these young men the glories
OF the Democratic party are only tradi-
tlonal. We now seek for peace, through
the burial of dead issues, and yearn for the
restoration OF the era of material prosperity
in the South. Believing that this may only
be accomplished by elevating to office men
OF wisdom. integrity and capacity, We place
these Qualifications above party considera-
tioDs.
We supported Mr.. Greeley upon the plat.
form OF national reconciliation, and the re-
baoiiitation OF the South, and we would
support General Grant 20 secure the same
objects.
For the above named class Of young men.
therefore, the Democratic ASH has no ter
rors; the whip should De put aside and let
US reason together.
Intolerance vii only invoke opposition,
and The Democratic party may qaire this
element II the coming struggle for national
success in 1876.
Concessions t1a- vii not impair the fu-
ture efficiency CT the Democratic Organiza-
tion will secure union OF the conservative
voters Of this pa-lsn; failure to make them
may compel the organization OF party
upon the basis OF making no nominations,
but selecting their ticket from the best men
presented by other parties. Should such
an organization nun Der env where from 5000
to 10000 votes, it will hold the balance of
power in The parish, wE;ch will inspire all
parties TO nominate their best men.
| am not candidate for any nomination
. IN this campaign, and bring into it no ami
mosities growing out OF tine last contest.
Grateful for the compliment then paid me
by minority, esteem it duty to make
an effort Tor unity before the organization
OF party lines render such result imprac-
ticable. l am, respectfully. yours,
Z RITRKE