New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

Northern men. / emphatically deny it,
After the conclusion of the war band OF
armed bummers invaded tho South, aud
taking advantage of the ignorance, preja-
dIces and superstitiOns of the former slaves
OF the South. f0istcd themselves into high
political positions and plundered an al.
ready impoverished country.
These are facts. That we have preiu-
Gice against these is no mist8ke-Where
these come from, is perhaps true But that
we have against Northern men, per Sc, good
and true, or to any men OF the same stamp
no matter where they come from, is most
emphaticaliy untrue. The enterprsing men
of the North, with their never sleeping vi
tally and energy; with their capital-for
we have no mOney-are received by the
Intelligent, representative men Of tho
South with open arms. This is another
fact. Gentlemen, this convention has a
higher purpose to fulfill than merely to
get pension for tho veterans of
the Mexican war, or for their widows. A
to say that it is already nearly 80 by bon es
OF the gallant dead from both sides, who
fought in this recent fratrcdal war. There
Is bridge to be built: a bridge of harmony
and reconciliation. Those Of you gallant
Mexican veterans of the North will build
your portion Of the arches of that bridge:
we, the veterans of the South, will meet you
half way, and extend to you the hand of
good fellowship across the KEY stone of the
(Cries of 'Yesi' "Yes."l Gentlemen, We
are to be trusted, assure you. We
mean what we cay when we tell you
that We are willing to live under common
government and fight the foes of our CON-
mon country under the fOlGs Of tho same
national flag. In the name of Heaven, let
the dead bury its dead. So in the Mexican
war We touched elbows and fought shoul.
der to shoulder, comrades in war, friendly
companions in peace, when we knew no
South nor North, nor East nor West. LIST Us
all now join hands and bind our energies to
fostering the prosperity and happiness of
our common country, the United States Of
America.
southern War Claims.
The subcommittee on war claims, to
which was referred the last report of the
commissioner ON Southern claims, will
meet tomorrow to commence the examin.
alton Of the report and accompanying pa
pers. and it il expected bill will be re-
ported early in February covering the cases
reported.
Private Bills.
A large proportion Of the private bills re-
ported in the House to-day went to the COM
mittee of the whole, Under . new rule
adopted few days since. 1t is expected
n
barrier to the food tide of relief bills
which usually pass the HOnse. 1t will be
slow process to get any Objectionable bill
through the committee of the whole, and it
will require twO-thirds vote to get them
through without going through that ordeal,
as 1t can only be done by suspension Of
the rules.
Cushins's Commission not Signed.
Caleb Cushing's commission as minister
to Spain is not yet sighed.
Nominn tiOns.
Blumerthal. as collector of customs st
St. Marks, Florida.
The Texas Question.
The following dispatch from the United
States marshal at Austin, Texas, was re-
oeived to-day by the Attorney Cen
eral: "The newly elected Governor,
Coke, was inaugurated last night Armed
men are guarding the approaches to the
offices in the capitol; other armed men
conflict seems inevitable. A message from
you may save us from this disaster"
The Attorney General replied that he
could only appeal to the parties to peace
ably adjust their difficulties. "Can not"
he said, "sOme one negotiate a settlement
have no power to interfere with force, nor
have you any duty to perform in respect to
lac matter except to exert your moral in
hnence."
The President has received another dis
patch from Governor Davis, saying that
under the constitution be can hold Office
until April %, and that he is making prepa-
ration to protect the Cfficers and asks for
military assistance.
The policy of the government in this re-
gard has not changed since the telegram Of
Grant to Dayis q few days ago.