New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-10-24
FALL IN!

The Republican nominations have been
made, registration has been closed, and
every voter in the Republican army should
hold himself ready in marching order tor
action on the second Of November. Let
US all remember this is no holiday parade
we have been preparing for. 1t is great
contest for tie maintenance OF vital prln-
ciples, in which every member OF the
party possesses a deep interest. Every
man on our ticket is a political friend.
Every candidate on the opposition
sworn foe. We must sink personalities
and follow only the banner under when
we are enlisted. Voters in great party
are merely soldiers for the day. They are
enlisted to fight in common cause, and
every man is expected to do his duty.
There is as much dishonor in refusing
to go to the polls as there is in deserving
from the army. The same odium at
taches to scratching name from the
ticket as to sh ooting an officer in battle
No honorable party will be guilty OF the
one, no true soldier of the other There
are many cases Of dissatisfaction In every
party, owing to the fact that it is impossi-
BILE for every voter to have his friends all
placed in nomination. But as organlza-
ton is absolutely necessary to success, so
are all the members of such organization
in honor bound to submit to the decision
of the conven ton, by which all disputed
claims are settled. The party conven-
tons constit ute the law-making power of
political parties The arrangement and
disposition Of the forces are committed to
them, and it becomes the duty of the
rank and file to obey orders and discharge
duty, even though it may seem little
hard.
There is an issue to be involved in the
next election in infinitely beyond the sue
cess or defeat of any special candidate.
The Republicans affirm the paramount
authority of the people to rule, and look
to the ballot box for the proper interpre-
tation of their wishes. The Democrats
seek to give Importance to man on &C
count of what he may possess, robbed
though it may be from the weak and
ignorant thro ugh centuries of spolation
and wrong. In old feudal times supre-
macy was dete rmined by brute force.
Modern republicanism has substituted
the peaceful ballot for the cleaning blade,
and reason for skill of fence. 1t is, then,
Of the utmost importance that the hum
blest man upon our ticket should be
elected, since he represents this vital
principal of government. He may be
of his real value to his party,
and be actuated by no motive above per-
sonal gain. Yet as he can be de-
pended upon in a crisis 70 sustain
his party friends and their principles, be
will be preferable as a friend to an
as an avowed enemy. We have
statutes on our books passed in the inter.
ests of the poor, tho weak and ignorant,
which the Democracy are sworn TO repeal.
Among others, the school laws. which has
most bitter enemies because itinc!udes in
its benefits the children of the coioyed
people. Then there are the laws on the
subject o: civil rights, which would Tot
exist five days after the organization OF
White League Legislature. Under the
present administration severe penalties
are prescribed for those who seek by in.
timidation to coeyce the votes OF their
employees. These aye marked for repea!
as soon as the White Leaguers come into
power.
The emoluments Of office ere among
the least Of the advantages to be gained
by the success Of the Republican ticket.
The rights of manhood are involved. The
right of American citizens to live in this
State are insolently questioned by those
who have themselves no superior privi-
eges. Even aliens, not citizens of the
United States, proclaim in an unknown
tongue that descendants Of revolutionary
,ires, who wish to be just to the negro, to
treat him as man and an even Christian,
ire Intermediates, and interlopers in o
and their fathers won. These same ar
rogant pretenders assume to lord it over
natives of this State.
The Republican party accepts the theory
hat all are equal before the law. and are
bound by every consideration of interest
md personal safety to stand by each other.
They affirm certain living principles which
heir opponents simply deny. Upon this
he issue is made up. Each candidate
lpon our ticket represents a power in the
great contest. His success is our triumph.
lis defeat our discontinue. Let US all,
hen. rally to their support and see that |
lot one name is omitted from our ballots |
III election day. Personal preferences.
which are proper enough in nominating
are out OF place in contest
With the common enemy. No mar who
efuses or neglecis to vote the straight
ticket eau be rated as friend Of party.
he may be hanger on for good the as
ISOLATION may bring him. but is not worthy
# trust.
Let lis then cease all captious CON-
olaints and chickering's. lay aside every
exccp: determination to
promote the genera! success. and We shall |
1--WE fiat lie to tie ISLANDERS OF the past !
NO years that we did not carry this State
II 1872. and. rs we hope, forever lay the !