The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-08-28
NEW ORLEANS CORRESPONDENCE.

NEW ORLEANS CORRESPONDENCE.
New ORLEANS. August 26th. 1875.
Ep1ToR CHIEF:
1t is quite definitely understood
that no member of Congress will be
admitted from this State, except he
he armed with a certificate of Mr..
McEneEy. Letters have been re-
ceivel from Northern Congressman
and Democratic ring masters an
pouncing this policy. Mr.. Darrall of
your district holds McEnery certif-
ficate, and the pretended Governor
promises to give one to colored Con-
gresham Nash, if he applies for it.
These gentlemen were conceded an
election by the Conservatives last
November, and are the only Repub-
licans who have the ghost of chance
to represent their majorities in the
next Congress. But Mr.. Breaux ex-
presses his desire to occupy the seat
of Mr.. Darrall, and although not in
possession Of any evidence not here
tofore made public, hopes to succeed
in his contest. He probably con-
ceives that the Democracy of the
Union, will become so reckless dur
ing the period of its newly acquired
authority, as to show but little regard
for evidence or votes when they stand
in the way of its favorites. He has
read of New Hampshire. AS fore
Swallowed in my last letter the Louis
lana question is to become prominent
in the campaign of 1876. So mote it
be. There is no reason to harbor the
pleasing thought that the friends of
the Union have fought on their last
battlefield. We can not doubt the
purpose Of its foes. A re-organiza-
ton is going on of the scattered forces
of the Contederacy. The doctrine of
States rights is boldly enunciated;
and every such expression is denial
of national union and sovereignty-of
the validity of emancipation, enfran-
chisement-and condemnation Of
the war as useless, tyrannical effu-
Sion of blood. Power Is wanted to
enforce the doctrine, and the onward
stride Of Democracy is matter Of SER
ious concern. The Republicans Of
Louisiana through and by means of
thorough organization should be ready
to share in the impending struggle.
The conference of leading Demo-
Gratis held last week resulted in the
determination that it was not advis-
able to hold a State convention this
fall-no necessity existing for it's call,
This it is claimed is not victory for
the extremists, but of the friends of
the compromise.
s. L. James of the State peniten-
tiary has been awarded contract for
grading and clearing the line of the
New Orleans Pacific railroad from
Alexandria in Rapides parish to Mans
field, in DeSoto parish. Men have
gone forward with tools, provisions,
ETC., and 1000 men will probably be
employed. Subscribers to the capital
stock on the route have the option of
paying in cash or labor on the terms
of the James contract.
The Republican State Central Com
mittee have this week matured plan
for the Development of the full
strength Of the party, and the speedy
dissemination of intelligence neces-
airy for active work. 1t is to organize
Councils of Freedom throughout the
State to act in harmony with parish
and ward clubs. They are to accept
a declaration of principles adopted
by the State committee, support and
carry them out. They are to accept
the civil and political equality of all
men before the law, the integrity of
the Union as nation, maintenance
Of the constitutional amendments,
scrupulous and capable men for office,
continued reduction of taxation, OPP
position to monopolies, prompt pun
ishment for corruption in Office and
FOR assaults upon personal rights,
free education in public schools for
all, the cardinal principles Of the Re-
publican party, specie resumption,
and invite to their assistance all citi-
zens earnestly seeking the welfare of
onisiana Tn fact If ia q broad vlo+