The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-05-31
OUR POLITICAL CREED.

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died down to one Of opposition to the Re
publican party aud the present Federal AM
State administrations. In the late election
that have taken place in the North ant
West, the most decided victories have beer
achieved under the the banner OF the Demo
cratic party. In the House of Representa-
tives, and in the Senate of the United States
the strictest party lines have been drawn
and we find there are but two parties
the Democratic and the Republican. These
are the only two names by which the oppos
ing parties are known, and are the only
names indicative Of the political faith held
respectively by these two parties.
| The excesses committed by the Federal
Administration, the extravaganza and cor
rnptiOn of its officers, the ruin and misery
it has brought upon the country by its inju-
dicious financial policy, and the disturbed
and excited condition of the Southern
States, caused by unwarranted and illegal
Federal interference, have all copspired to
disgust and ALLEVIATE great numbers Of
Northern men who once affiliated with the
Republican party, and gave it tone and
and character by their association.
Unlimited power not controlled by the
fear of any danger of its des 'ruction,
has emboldene cd the dominant party of the
nation, and made it reckless and totally I'M
mindful of the fearful encroachments it was
making upon the rights and liberties Of the
people. This unbridled license and faneied
immunity from responsibility or account
have implanted the foulest corruption, ana
given sway to the most disreputable and
dishonest mon that ever directed the affairs
of government.
To such an alarming extent mas this
venality and corruption become prevalent
in every department of the Government,
that the party tolerating it is now crumb-
ling to pieces beneath the terrible weight it
patriotic men are leaving it, and are taking
their places in the ranks Of the Democratic
party, that is pledged to reform and to re-
store to the people and the country that
AASRp'uSoo "nu PAOcPoA'Uy ohOy OhJorO W III
der its former administration.
Having promised so much, We desire to
say that whilst we believe the salvation of
the country depends entirely upon the Dem
ocratic party, as it is tho only organization
IN existence arrayed against the Republican
party, we feel, at the same time, that great
care and caution must be observed
in its reorganization in this State.
This must be effected in such man
ner as to embrace within its folds every one
who is opposed to the present usurpation to
the rule Of the negro and carpet-bagger and
10 the infamies Of Radicalism, let his past
political associations be what they may.
There should be no ostracism, no political
est beyond a present pledge Of faith. And
n the choice of leaders and office-hOlders,
honesty and personal character
hould, in all instances, be the required |
qualifications.
The Democratic party has no enemies to
punish. Its grand desire now is, to gather
ogether, under one fold, the friends of
White mans government and the opponents
# Republican misrule Whether Old Line
Wings, Know -Nothings, or even Latter Day
republicans, all will be welcome within the
anks Of the only party that to-day is COM
atting the invasion Of the negro and
irving to restore tho integrity and fair
anne of the Government
Lot this be the rule for the conduct Of the
'arty, and the people will feel some conf
ence and will take moro than usual inte-
est in the campaign. Those who have in
great measure abstained from any partic-
patton in club meetings, conventions and
will come forward and lend
elping hand when once they are assured
hat something other than selfish motives
nd personal gain are tho main objects in
lew. We must show by our conduct that
he interests of the State, and the restor-
ton of the peace of the country and the
appiness Of the people are Of the first i'm
an we gain that support which will surely
i've us success,
From this standpoint then we stand COM
Tilted to the following propositions
l. That it is absolutely necessary to Or
anize party in this State opposed to
epublican and negro government.
2. That the Democratic party in other
tates, as well as i'll the National Congress,
dds out the strongest inducements and
fers the most positive assurances of reform
acknowledged throughout the world as
antagonistic to negro
and social equality; is in fine
10 party of reform, Of national integrity
ID State sovereignty. Hence we yield
legiance to that political organization
hich promises political regeneration.
g. That in the future, we do not propose
assume or to be saddled with the crimes
I'd blunders of those, who, in the past,
rofessed Democracy, and under it's guise
sgraced themselves, their country and the
Dlitcal name they abused.