The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-05-24
A PLEA FOR RGANIZATION.
he Editors Of the New Orleans Bulletin:

To the Editors Of the New Orleans Bulletin:
The strength of republic is the people.
In despotism the army. Presenting that
ours is still republic, We propose to speak
to the people. When the mass believe they
are not represented in the government there
are various ways in which their roice, at
least, may be heard. That this may be so
let the citizens organize themselves into
committees or clubs. If concert of action
be deemed conspiracy, or an organized body,
to redress wrongs, be considered unlawful,
we say then MODS are the safety valve of a
| republic.
| While the work Of such committees may
only be to bring arguments convincing the
many, those whom moral suasion cannot
reach may be brought to feel other in
tluences.
To reinstate people in the possession of
what is guaranteed by the Constitution, it
may be necessary to establish to all, that we
do not millingly submit to the successful de-
signs of paltry politicians, whose only title
to position is an admitted fraud.
We have waited long, and our friends in
Washington have labored faithfully for re-
lief Will it come, is the question: If it
does, the organization is ready for an cleo
ton canvass; if it does not, then we can
suggest how they may be useful.
If property is not safe in the hands of
those who control the strong arm of the
law, then this concentration of citizens
might act.
Desperate characters who prowl about
and make up the long list of burglars and
highwaymen. whether they execute upon
the thoronghfare or beguile into dens to
carry out their purpose, might be brought
to Judgment, and dealt with in accordance
with their deserts. Again, we have some
who are expected to represent us abroad.
When they return, one portion of our citi-
zens are ordered out, and resolutions are
passed thanking them for their services.
Perhaps the people at large do not approve.
If not, Let them meet and determine wheth-
er a torch-light procession, with figure, in
flesh and blood, mounted on a throne,
CARED ont Of one tree, is not the proper way
to express their appreciation of being mis-
represented.
No honest man will object to the treat
ment of the first. class, and, as to the second,
they are paid as servant, of the people and
should expect to receive any other reward
they merit.
The old fashion of hangi, in effigy don't
reach their hearts.
1t has been said that we acquiesce in
some things, and we want to show that we
do not. We advise the organization, and,
as the Government is based upon the will Of
the people, let the people of New Orleans
express their wish, act out their views as to
what is best for their own interest but let
it never more be said that they are salts
fed in the existing state of affairs.
Having toned down our views to meet
what We consider the sentiments of the ma
jority, we close by assuring you that we
only speak for the interest of Louisiana. |
We suggest that as many citizens as desire |
to serve the State, not in paying Offices, |
but in carrying out views herein expressed,
take down the names Of as many others as
are willing to cooperate. In the course of
one month call will be made for them to
meet and determine upon further organiza-
ton.
We want only citizens who act for the in
terest of the State of Louisiana, and are
willing to make sacrifices for a common well
fare.
CITIZENS Nor LOOKING FOR AN OFFICE.