The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1875-04-10


be raised against their excuses. l,
is the crying shame of the legislation
of five years of Republican rule. W.
may allege truly that Democratic pre-.
decessors were equally reckless; we
may say that similar recklessness has
characterized the Legislatures Of the
Union, and with party pride point
out two-thirds of corrupt Legislatures
under the control of the Democratic
party, but this is not sufficient. We
are responsible for our own acts-the
correct defense of the Republican
party must be record of its reform
acts. 1t was a Republican Legisla-
ture that proposed, the Republican
party that adopted at the polls, and
Republican Attorney General who
attempts to enforce, before a Repub-
lican Judge, the constitutional amend
mest of 1874, prohibiting appropria-
tions in excess of revenues. 1t will
apply during all the years of Repub-
ican rule as a sterling reform meas
ure; and if, perchance, the political
tide Of 1876 should place in power
Democratic Legislature, and the hun
ger of those who for so many years
have been deprived of the privilege
of filling their pockets at the public
treasury, should overpower their dis
erection, the Republican paddock
will continue to bind the
interests of the whole people.
Senator West returned from Wash
ington last week and received the
quiet but hearty congratulations of
friends. His record in Con-
gress is his recommendation to the
gratitude of every Louisiana Repub-
lican.
General Sheldon will resume the
practice Of law in this city, but is like
~ to be soon heard from in active
party service.
Lieutenant General Sheridan is on
hand and will remain until the close
Of the session Of the Legislature, if
not longer. He will probably look
after the placing Of troops on the Rio
5rande and be ready to execute such
orders as the protection of United |
States citizens may require either here |
" there.
The Senatorial excursion party, on
he receipt of some significant dis.
patches from Washington, divided,
senator Morton and wife returned.
lome dill Get, owing to the illness of
he latter. Senators Anthony, Cam
ron and Patterson returned via
florida. Colonel Scott and others
proceeded to Mexico. Hon. William
Walter Phelps, of the party, was Sc
ected by members of the Cotton Ex-
hange as a special object of their
Elections, and he was wined and
lined at Moreau's. This is not the
rst occasion on which he has been.
he recipient of Democratic favors.
lie owes an apology to the Republi-
ans of the country (he claims to be
neg for bis signature to report ON
louisiana affairs, which was not ex-
city correct, and which perfectly CO.
'clded with that of his Democratic
'sociate. He voted against the civil
ghts bill and because of his oppo-
ton to equal civil rights, the Re-
nbllcans of one New Jersey district
st a Congressman, and Phelps will
succeeded by Democrat of the
'nest stripe.
Washington kilograms of the sixth
slant announced the following New
rleans appointments by President I
rant: J. Madison Wells, surveyor
customs c. w. Ringgold, appraiser
merchandise; j. NJ. G.. Parker,
'stmaster. These appointments elicit
lrlous comments, little complaint
ID a general belief that the Presi-
mt is doing all in his power to
rengthen the Republicans of this P
ate. Postmaster Parker is known
former efficient record in the
me position. Mr.. Ringgold loses B
thing by transfer from one post
another. Ex-Governor Wells re-
ives a proper recognition of his ser.
;es. But few can appreciate the
inner in which as president Of the
turning Board he braved and set
naught the Vaccinations of the
hite League to throttle the Repub-
an majority at the late election, q,
cause few can understand the ma ~