The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-01-10
ESPRIT DE- CORPS,

M. Edior-Will you b. kind enough to give
me the modern definitions Of the words "hon.
orable'. and "nice?" Being very ld.fashoned,
ct and excused in asking the question.
10 course OF conversation, blamed me for my
incorporating eprit," as he was kind enough
to term 1t, because strongly opposed the en-
6racing o. our daughters, in the 8 German," by
the boys in blue at least until after the 4th inst
IN spite OF the oft--epeated assertions made to
our creole madens, "that if called on to fire
upon the people they would fire high"
could not credit such Singh fight Of
romance euen from soldier, and so expressed
myself. ':Why, my dear Madame -" so was
gentleman, and worthy Of our highest esteem"
ooh. my dear Mrs. -" replied young dsmsel.
''Col -, is such NICE ofhcer, and dances so
nicely"
Did the honorable Gen, De Trobrisnd show
his loudly defended hono,. IN marching into
the Stste-House. and illegally and uniustiy dr.
ing to place his soldier hand the sacred per-
sons OF our legally elected representatives, then
occupying their justly earned seats?
If history tells us . right story, Just such a
fatal step as that Of driving out at the swords
point from the House Of Commons five of it's
members cost monarch his head. Did Col. -
show his nicely in commanding his men to
" keep out" those whose places were in that
very hall where his officers were noisily drag
ging their disgraced swords over its foorT ooh!
Liberty, how many crimes are committed in thy
name?" but never any more garingly defiant Of
its principle than this late act Of this sad
ira gedy-Kepublican tyranny. MAY Divine Provi.
dence epare us soon again the 90 defined acting
Of honorable" and 'nice." RI things are
"rotten in the State Of Denmark" cali them
rotten.
was once quite pet with the officers Of the
old army. and remember with pride men who
wore their straps a. proud emblems Of devotion
to justice, and their 1--we Of their country
soldiers who seorned to serve a. minions or tools
Of any short lived President, be his name Ulysses
Grant or his superior, Jail Bird Williams"
Now, Mr.. Editor, il one such an offense brought
a monarch's proud head to the block, what fate
deserves the late act of . United States General
and Colonel. who not only obeyed orders uncon-
stitutionsl, but waged war against an innocent
people. struggling for freedom, who had kindly,
extended to then. hospitality and friendly well
excuse for injustice before the future tribunal of
an indignant people trow not.
have not mentioned Major General Phil. Sher-
idan I have simply spoken Of gentlemen, mista-
ken though they were. Of course, the BOLD
Phil" cannot expect ha ndlng under that head,
though he may not be afraid to tell the truth.
that precious coin never having been in his pos
session.
do not wish to be severe upon all who wear
the buttons for once fel. pride in the esprit de
corps Of the army, and now feel sad in looking On
the two pictures Of then and now; and humblv.
too, for no daughter Of Louisiana can forget the
downfall Of some Of our own chieftains whose
star Of glory has set in tbs gloom Of nations
scorn. LA BELLE CRtoLE.