New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-01-15
WHY NOT SPEAK


1t appears from yesterdays dispatches
that the ex-Union soldiers of Arkansas
have unitedly given their testimony to thu
substantial truth of General Sheridan's
statement regarding the political condition
Of that State. Why do not the members
of that savorously-named association, the
"Grand Army Of the Republic" in this
State, come forward as body and give
their testimony? Surely their names and
their evidence are as worthy the atten-
ton of Congress and the citizens Of the
country at large as those Of the gentle.
men who compose the Board Of Trade.
the Chamber OF Commerce, ETC., and who
by repeating their testimony in connection
with different associations. multiply their
influence by the number of corporations
70 which they belong. Thus. Nj. John
Smith, president OF the ''Hot Muffin and
Crumpet Baking and Puntual Delivery So
c;ety" gives his valuable testimony official
ly. that black is not black. but. at tie very
worst, is only grey; he then repeats this
statement as treasurer of the Double Back
action. Perpetual Dredging Association;
and. lest that should not be sufficient. he
clinches matters by testifying to the same
fact" in his capacity OF secretary Of the
1ncorrigible Fraternity of Indefatgable
Bubble Blowers. Dick Jones emulates
this threc-sold process: and SO does Harry
Johnson. Thus is effected strong ode
monstration Of popular opinion" as re-
flected by the aforementioned respecta-
ble associations. The telegraph is kept
busy. the newspapers are furnished with
matte: and advertisements. and the North |
is informed. In the meantime, what does |
the Grand Army of the Republic do for |
the cause Of truth? Nothing. 1t let's the
question in dispute go by default, SO far
as its influence as an association is con-
cerned. In former times. not very long ago,
in fact, before its presiding spirit. ex-
Governor Yarmouth. went over to the
Fusion party. this association had some
life, some influence. If it still has any
eft now is the time to manifest it. Let
IS members prepare and sign statement
ndorsing in substance that Of General
Sheridan. 1t is the fashion to sign docu-
nents. ''Our Oldest and best" citizens
lave SET It; and to follow the fashion
When advantage is to be gained thereby is
he course Of true wisdom. Come, gentle
aen. speak out. Follow the example Of
be ex-Union soldiers Of Arkansas. You
lay do some good thereby. Public opin-
IN a. the North seems to be very much
fault. in some localities. as to our
fairs. and fire must be fought by fire.
the so-called Conservatives will keep
speating thei. one sided and incorrect
atements. we must follow after them and
eep correcting their errors. and this is
lsiness in which every one can help.
ont leave it all to the papers and to in a
committees. .
If the question were one Of carrying an .
ection by which many Of your mer.bers
ere to profit. we think it likely that the s.
pineness which has characterized you y
lrinG these troublous times would have s.
en- replaced by briskness and activity.
Posts" would have busted themselves, a
ders been issued. and an organized Il
ort made to influence the result. Is a.
en- the fate Of tho Republican party in =
is State Of less moment to you than the 1.
npo-ary advantage of some OF your u
'mbers: We trust not: and SO trusting y
look for a speedy and combined action ca e.
your part. porting General Sheri- IL
! and unfolding the cause Of the Re- as q,
blican party. or rather that Of truth; - y.
they are in fact identical. W
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