New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-12
OF the people without which our republican institutions

OF the people without which our republican Institutions
cannot live.
have spoken earnestly. Cir for my feelings and
victons on this great subject strong and sincere.
cannot forget that this Republic which 1t has cost 90
much strife and much blood 10 establish and 10
serve, stands In the world 10 prove TO struggling
kind that the self government OF tho pope under wise
laws is abo to evolve all necessary remedies for
listing evils without violating popular liberty
and constitutional right. 4 cannot forget that II
fail In solving this great problem this Republic will
become. not the guiding star OF liberty but another
warning example cannot close my eyes 70 the fact
that the generation which has grown up TO political
activity during the war and its than
n third OF voting body has too mach been acous-
toned 10 witness the bOlf display OF arbi-
trary assumptions OF authority. and that habits
have grown up threatening 70 become destructive
all the patuot holds dear. Knowing this. have for
years stood upon this floor raising my voice for the u
perled principles Of constitutional government and
deayored you Of the insdous advance OF ire
spOnsble power and with all the anxiety OF my heart,
ard 1t may be my last opportunity upon this great To-
cry out 10 you once mOre turn back before -
too late!
In tho name that inheritance Of peace ana freedom
yOu to leave to your Children IA the name of thai
pride With which. Americans, lift your heads
among the nations OF the world, don't trno with the
constitution OF your country don't pat Ia Jeopardy that
which the truest glory o: the American name. Let
not the representatives or the people fIer OF IAN WHen
the liberties OF the people are at stlke.
lfor ne D5ax IN n. onoctlg Ir ShrrTs spsh
M Poye Eoe Y " Mr. icrk % Gs Loa'saad 0H'rogs
SEE ftr' end Jo'0r!fg r0gs'l
A LEGISLATURE SELECTED BY SOLDIERS
CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS THREATENED BY TIIg
COURSE OF TIE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN
LOUISIANA MLIAEY DICTATORSHIP TO BR
FEARED.
10 .he Edftor Of me Trt6une
SIR: / write to express my entire and
hearty approval OF your editorial Oi Jan. g. headed
- Louisiana Under the BayOne" and do hope the sen
Of the inde pendent press Of the country VIII DO
in the direction stye, aud that such infamous
ana daring violations OF tie Constitution may be e1.
posed to the light OF day Olce establish rule that
tho military power look and search Out, sort
out such members OF legislative bodies do not suit
the powers that be" and change mjr.t OF 20 to 81,
IN entire contrary direction TO suit the policy Of
tbieying carpet-bag Governor, or for any other
purpose, and liberty ard Consuiuiional
rights arc about at IN end. Ana when
you Cypress and destroy the prosperity Of the
white in the sonth. you keNise cripple He power
to pay good 10 n, cOlOred Ope. lack OF the
prosperity in the North ut this time cuts Of en-
JloymCnt and good wages TO the working peOple-an1
same rule operates ia South. was IN portion
tie South Sumner. and found he wages OF tho
coloref people extremely low, and satisfied such
tate Of things would Continue unCl the South became
prosperous again, and that prosperity Is retarded By
continuing to hOd them under military dc spotsm.
Prosperity the South would at this time do much to-
repair the s:ringency OF things at the North by
furnishing market for manufactures. aud labor
good for vor,inc rcOl le And why not pug
q course that Will do much 10 iesturc prosperity and
confidence again to the Wn0it country instead OF Tying
10 aaOthcr rebellion ~ Orucr to make an excuse
fra military dictatorship
In 1880 was a member or the Convention that framet
tho present Constitution oi Ouib ana God knows, Who
living and enjoying oar own constitutional rgnts, with
free DallOr, ana rlgt 10 SOe FOR AMI elect whom
please, do with Ia extend the same privilege 20 all tao
uIebrrs OF our Union. ID hope tat the free and IN.
dependent expression OF tie public press Will DO mach
To aiken the people 10 the danger Of selecting mill
t4ry dictator To sort legislative bodies to hat
hey snit robbers and op ra5s0ts ~ the people, VINO
NAV, vnlturehr choose 10 SDf down for feast at tho
public expense. IN 5i.en lime Was mytelf practical
lrnter and member ~ the pres, and changed with
Horace Greeley when he pIbl sDrd ne AeC YORKER aud
although We may have differed vet admir- ais lnde-
pendence, particularly 20 Later years and hope
That that independent and yeng expression OF tue
pItss will do much 10 restore tue protecting snied OF
the Constitution 10 ali sections ~ country,
particularly to uphold "a bAlOI opposition to
mil ny despO!l%u. II. II. GREGG.
Acp-Lis60H, QUO, Jan. 6, 1875.