New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-29

self as it was honorable to him as great

ana magnanimOus soldier.
Ihe President knew me to have been a
| graduate OF engineers at the United States
Military Academy at West Point. where we
had served together. He knew me, also, as
an officer of the Mexican war, where we
were again associated; and to my humble
services therein he did me the honor to
allude in his Endorsement to the Governor
of Louisiana. In a word, the President
thought Inc competent to fill this purely
scientific position, and requested my ap-
pointment at the hands Of the Gov yernor.
And was promptly and cheerfully COM
missloned by the Governor of the State-the
only way by which the State levee laws
could be complied with. There were no
promises, no compromises made with either
the President or Governor in regard to poll
tics. None were asked for, and none given.
The occasion of this extraordinary letter
of General Beauregard is published state
ment, some time since, OF my views on the
Louisiana case, in which l cOntended that
a new election was no remedy for the ex-
listing evils in that State; that two wrongs
never made a right, and that now, if the
injury has been inflicted, it was better to
provided tor by the constitution of the
State than to avail of the dangerous prece-
dent of congressional interference in up
turning the machinery of an existing COM
mOnwealth; that the example set in the case
of LOUISIANA might be followed with other
States. and in republican form of govern
ment Congress might eventually become the
arbiter and executioner of State elections.
l spOke not in the interest of politicians
or "Micawbers," seeking to profit by the
''rurningsup" of new election, but for
what | believed to be the opinions, and
know to be for the welfare of the business
and planting interests of my native State,
who regard with deep disquietude the pros
pect of new canvass for Office inaugurated
under the auspices of the federal govern.
ment.
left the army at an early period, after
graduating at the Military Academy, and
began to mingle with the people Of my
State, with whom l have ever since contin-
ued to be closely identified in feeling and
interest. In this ] differ from General
Beauregard. Until the late war he was an
officer of the United States army. and had
but little opportunity in mixing with the
citizens of his State. At an early age was
elected Governor of Louisiana, and have
filled other positions of trust cOntided by
my generous cOuntrymen, and was never
beaten for public Office save once, when l
led forlorn hope in senatorial district
overwhelmingly Wing.
differ, too, in this from General Beaure-
gard, who, when an officer in the United
States army, was a candidate for Mayor of
the city of New Orleans, and was badly
beaten by a Know-Nothing. At the last
election he was the independent candidate
for the position of city Administrator of
Improvements, and succeeded in beating
the regular Fusion candidate, and himself
as we'll, assuring by his candidacy the cleo
ton of Republican to that position. 1t is
rumored that at the next election he is
again to be a candidate for the same place.
Now, | submit that, if holding purely
scientific position, given under the circum-
stances I have detailed, should disqualify
me from expressing an honest opinion upon
the true interests of my State, General
Beauregard, beaten at the last election,
with a lucrative office, endowed with large
patronage in prospective, might we'll be
subject to disqualification in the premises.
But these are unworthy reflections, which
l do not care. even by insinuations, to in
dulge in. What is best for the interests of
a great commonwealth is matter on which
citizens can and will always differ, and
am unwilling. by intination, to charge upon
others what repel with all the scOrn the
suggestion deserves when applied to myself.
General BeauTegard has right to his
opinions as to what is best for the State, as
| have right to my own When he made
al effort, last year, to unite the better class |
Of whites and blacks on a common plat |
form, in the interests of homo rule, equal |
rights, reduced taxation and better govern. |
ment, / cordially seconded him in the effort, |
and complimented him for his patriotic |
course in published letter, while those |
whose service he Is now doing were reviling |
him in no very choice epithets. If he would |
shO W more persistence in his efforts in this |
direction, feel sure General Beauregard |
would do the State better service than in |
re; n n for tho manila rho turmoil l
md excitement of new election under |
ederal auspices.
1t would be an ungracIous labor to review |
leTe General Beauregard's letter in the |
light OF statesmanlike production, so vul.
lerable it is from that standpoint. l would
imply quote one passage, and respectfully |
lsk what it means. He says: ''If Congress,
With view to cover up official maladmin
stration, shall bury the testimony and fail
o perform it's duty, to afford redress to an
and tyrannized community, we
hall be able to determine the day Of the
eath of the republic. That day shall be
vhen some bold men shall gather force
nough to thrust Congress from the Capt.
OIL" All this is positively mischieyous or
imply ridiculous. Who is to be the Crom.
veil or Napoleon in this little bit of bust
ess?
La conclusion, one word in regard to the
!
nnual message, Governor Kellogg enunci-
ted certain proposed reforms which met
'ith the approval of all good citizens. I'm
er difficulties almost appalling, consider
lg the legislative material he had to deal
nth, he has, through his own personal
Xertions, aided by some good men in the
legislature, succeeded in passing most of
hese measures, and they are now laws. So
ong as he fights 1T out on that line" l
hall give him my support. and SO should
IL good citizens, irrespective of party
rejudices. But should Governor Kellogg
for his own reputation
resent and to come and still more unfor-
lnately tor the barely possible recovery
Dlundered, impoverished and strug- |
ling State-abandon that policy, l for one
nall be found in the front ranks of oppo-
ton with pen and tongue, as l would be
nder like circumstances against any State
Overnment, Democratic" or "Republi-
IN P.O. HEBERT.
VALUABLE IMPROVED AND VACANT REAL
STATE AT AUCTION BY THE SHERIFF.
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