New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-07-04

ton of spirit to himself may we'll laugh at
the pointless arrow leveied at him, while
we contemn and expose the petty spirit
that directs it,
Fordham vents as one Of his grievances,
that Mr. Minor was approached to throw OFT
q race. Why did he not denounce the party
TO the officers of the club, of which he was
q member. and demand action! At least ne
should have repealed the imputation on his
good name, which the impertinent approach
implied, with the Indignation it deserved.
and which could hardly have failed to be
known to tho public, instead OF calmly re-
ceivins and permitting it to be reiterated.
and keeping it secret TO himseit mt!
published anonymously in distant city.
Is it not inst little strange that nothing
should have been said about this attempt
while the means OF redress were at hand.
and that it should come to light only now.
when tho alleged Shortcomings Of the club
Gre being shown up!
II brilliant success is no insignificant tes:
Of good management. the ate wards may
well feel proud of the course adopted Oy
them. The meeting inaugurated under their
postponement was the most successful Tor
good racing, large and fashionable attend
ance. satisfaction 20 the general public. and
financial yesults, of any meeting since the
war. Indeed, as an expiring candle fuckers
put bright Jets Of failing light. so, depart
that the people added another mark OK ap-
probation TO the sports Of IN. tart by turn
lag out IN thousands to witness the last
days races. More logic would have shown
him tina, thi> admission yebutted his aspeE-
sionA: NOR. discerBment, that this was an
tmproba Die contribution for the public TO
make to bad management: but. Then. 'she
truth will out"
The management Of the Louisiana JOCKEY
Club do aot and never have objected to 1air
criticism. Atmuch personal inconvenience
and surely without reward. except that OF
''dusy con.cientionsiy performed. they
hav. controlled and administered the at
fairs OF the club to the best OF their ability.
Spvi.ing and. when made. respectfully
weighing and protiting BY suggestions from
oil quarters. lis beyond the powet OF any
20 aatIsf. ail and cure every ''sore head"
Nv. Minor had the right to rush into
print. Il he deemed himself aegrieved, sub.
Sect 10 the responsibility before the pubic
of having TO make good his attack. or hav.
ting 60 bear ths Consequences OF being
branded as one deserves who wantoi!y and
secklessIy assaifs others, but it would seem
that . club composed. az this lie, OF nearly
ak hundred members, among whom are
men OF ak political creeds. cal!ings and
professions, many OF them the most pfoml-
men: Of our city. had the right to have the
management of their selection heard before
OtlEE GOEtbcmucu 0H VI gan AoJ INK SAoiAA
10 fas play. With you. We believe that
snism cement. especially when corrupt.
should be exposed: bus between that
and Endorsing aspsrs,Ons from any
source before both sides have been heard.
% was done in this instance, there is q vast
difference. II is not the precise way of Civ
ing the weight 70 your judgments which
you would w:sh them to hav" with tbs faS
Minded.
RegsettiDS The trespaes upon your COL
Umns rendered necessary by your course
ia lending 'FOr6hsns" communication an
importance to which its inlriueie merit
~ p.ss entitled it. we remain,
Respectfully.
G. 4. BREACS,
A. M. BCKHAM.
CHARLES I. HOWARD.
4. w. SIMMONS,
T.. A. yORKE.
ksS:l ~ Stewards Louisiana Jockey Cab.