New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-08-06

to comprehend and to cooperate in it
execution
- JUDGE STEELE.
The Times and the Bulletin speak il
terms of impartial compliment Of THU
gentleman. The latter says:
We incline to the opinion that the Gov
ernor could not have made . better selec
ton from the ranks of the Republican
party, and that the appointment will meet
| with general appreciation. a. Judge Steele
has. during residence Of ten years in this
State, won for himself host OF friends,
even among those who we're bitterly op-
| posed to his party. L. is certainly crafty.
| ing to us TO be able TO commend an appoint
ment OF the Governor, all the more 90 as
it 10 ono Of tho most impos tant in his gift.
We are reliably informed that, in this in.
stance, the Office sought the man, and that
it WAS declined 1t first.
We by no means resort that the in
dorsement Of the Times adds no force to
the merits Of Judge Steele, Is was init
mated BY the Republican commendation
Of Judge Braughn. On the contrary, we
regard it as an evidence that his appoint
ment is acceptable 70 the people.
The fact that his appointment vas con-
ferred without solicitation is of more sig
ni6cance than would appear 70 cursory
thought. The REPUBLICAN has taught
that patronage is not personal attribute
conferred upon the appointing power for
individual advantage. Every appoint
ment to Office should be made with
view 70 strengthen the party with the
people. To appoint . man to Office who
can not bring the strength OF vote in
its support is to waste resource Of party.
To appoint . man who requires defense,
OF who uses the opportunity to enrich
himself and cast seproach upon the party.
is gross dereliction Of the appointing
trust. There can be but one justification
Of appointing officers exclusively from the
party in power. It is to confirm the prin-
ciples of the party by showing the integ-
rity Of their administration.
We hail with pleasure every instance in
which the Republican executive confers
Office upon man who illustrates and up
holds the principles and character OF the
party. Such men are towers Of strength:
they are bulwarks behind which the party
may repose in perfect security. Who can
oppose the principles Of such an APP
pointee? They are those of the nation
Who can point to a spot on his moral
escutcheon? It is too pure and polished
to be spotted with venality or pierced by
force of fraud.
Justice should be beyond doubt and
above price, and whenever judicial po- !
sition is conferred the incumbent should |
possess the unqualified confidence of the
public. What has given such weight to
The judicial opinions of the Supreme Fed
sral Court? Why were the opinions of
Marshall and fancy and Chase regarded
With such implicit obedience? These
men had no armies at their command to
enforce their decisions. It was because
ZACH of them was regarded by the major
ty Of the people as absolutely honest and
If the appointing power Of any political
'arty could only realize the delight OF
many honest men to swear by, good Of
ice and the indescribable disgust of being
equired to glorify public burglars, it
'ould always reach over the heads of the
etitioners who acknowledge their own
emerit and insignifcance by presenting
apers Of accommodation. 1t would
each over the heads of this kneeling and
eedy circle, and summon some man who
as pursuing the avocations of duty with
integrity and with intelli-
ent ability.
The Democracy who Endorsed ". NJ.
weed for the Senate of New York did not
erhaps anticipate the weight of obloauy
hich they thereby brought upon them
Elves and their party. Tammany Hall
id not imagine that in affording this rob.
er an opportunity to enrich himself and
is ring, they had placed petard which
lew them up, compelled them to sacrifice
leir left bower, Morrissey, the gambler, :
I'd brought out honest Mr.. Tilden to
eep the party together until they could
instate the Tweed and Morrisseys once 1
ore.
Any one familiar with war will appre-
ate the confidence in which men sleep .
hen tried comrades stand guard, and the q
eepless anxiety if. there be any doubt of
e fidelity of the pickets. 1t is precisely !
g same in politics, and when We are !
lied to record the promotion Of such
en- as Hon. H. +. Steele there arises 5
ways feeling Of confidence and pride
the destinies OF the Republican
rty. We applaud the appointment, and
ast to have many occasions upon which
, can enjoy the same qualification. IN