The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-01-07

THE REASON WHY.

i THE REASON WHY.
When Grant was first inaugurated Presiden
of the United States, the country anxiousl
watched for the announcement OF his Cabinet
It was thought that the representative me-
whom he would select, would indicate tn
policy of the Administration.
With the exception of Washburne an
Stewart none of the Cabinet were men 0
national reputation, and the latter, by tn
nature Of his business was incapacitated 70
his Office. Since then all offices and trust
within his gift have been conferred upon mel
comparatively insignificant, or in many case
VIGOROUSLY corrupt Men Of his own party
whom many years Of experience in politica
affairs. unblemished records, and acknowl.
edged ability fitted to be the advisers of the
Chief Magistrate, we're ignored.
The motives of his conduct in this matter
have been revealed at last. He has chosen
his men with a view to the perpetuation Of
his own power. He wanted not advisers, he
sought for tools and puppets.
He made an Attorney General without
ability or learning the chief law officer; ap-
pointed an obscure soldier Secretary of War;
an ignoramus Secretary of the Navy, and Mr..
Fish Secretary Of State.
Now that the third term designs of his
Excellency have been denounced by the whole
people, he seeks pretext by force and fraud,
to perpetuate his power, And to the servile
minions Of bis Cabinet assigns their respective
parts in the effort to overthrow the Govern
ment of these United States. Raised from in
significance to notoriety by his patronage,
and enriched by the opportunities for plum
der which their positions supplied, hoping
for nothing in the future from the people,
tearing everything from the deposition of
heir master, they have everything to gain by
ais continuance in power.
The General Of the army-a soldier of dis
inction, man Of ability-has been removed
rom the capital that the designs of the Ex-
cutive might escape his scrutiny. Relatives
# the President have been assigned to lucra-
i've and responsible positions in all parts Of
he country, to supply grist to the outrage
nill, run by the Attorney General. We will
i've the family credit for being eminently
uali6ed for the real purposes of their ap-
ointment.
From such surroundings, INSCRIPTIONS am
ition had not long to look for an opportunity. |
lie sent Gen. Sheridan to Louisiana to incite
ur people to wrath and provoke a conflict
18th United States troops.
He selected Sheridan as he had done other
because of his pliancy and well
armed reputation for mendacity.
Sheridan began his political career, as did
is master, with lie. He was en- route for
uba, and had no instructions in reference to
ouisiana affairs; he was simply awaiting the
'ders Of the ladies Of his travelling party.
We believe, with Vice President Wilson.
lat his dispatches were manufactured for
m before he left for this State He was
dered to post his troops in the neighbor-
nod Of the Capitol, and forbid free passage
BON their own streets to the citizens Of
ouisiana for the deliberate purpose OF pro-
king conflict with the citizens. Failing
: the grossest outrage to consummate this
'voutly desired end, he sends back to Grant J
9 lie which Williams had fabricated for the
lergency. II
Il was q desperate game, this attempt to 8
cure the electoral vote of Louisi ma. 1t has i
led. The GROWING infamy Of the Admin :
ration has been contaminated.
Not alone was the liberty of Louisiana at .
Ike, but the integral existence of every d
constituting the Federal Union
8 imperiled.
The power which could sequester the SOW
ignty of Louisiana, and commit it to the n
'ping of a brutal trooper. could proclaim n
10 . province, and assign Sheridan as its
rap. To the entertainments Of this despot- y
! an indignant and threatened nation have h
Jared there shall be limit. Gone are his
ions of despotic power, unlimited plumber d
perpetual rule. Where beckoned the de- b
i've phantom Of third term, now threatens Il
imminent impeachment. =,
outraged Louisiana, upon whose neck he
ught to step to imperial power, has up s,
ped his unholy aspirations, and by the b.
,ht of her heroic endurance has throttled of
would-be assassins of her liberties. nv
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