The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-10-08

MONROE. La. OCTOBER 8, 1875.
To the Voters Of Ouachita Parish.
CThe following address has been prepared
under tho direction of the Democratic
Executive Comm tee OF this parish, and
we cheerful1y make room for its publica-
tion.-ED. TELL --
The time has arrived for a thorough or
ganixation of the Democratic party. Here
tofore our strength has been dissipated in |
iruitless efforts at compromise and fusion. |
In the future we propose to follow the |
Democratic banner, and act in thorough |
accord with the National organization. |
This is our only and sure means Of defeat
ing Radicalism. Without National success
we may look in vain to get rid Of the
coruoranta dthieves who have ruled and
and ruined Louisiana ~, as .1.a.tr'l'
In the campaign of 1876, there will be but
two opposing part1es-the Democratic and
Republican. Voters must make up their
minds to unite themselves with the one of
the other of these parties. To the people or
Louisiana, 1t will be unnecessary to urge
upon them the claims OF tho Democratic
party. In this party has been our friends.
It has strenuously stood by us, and its great
influence has been exerted to do justice to
Louisiana, to bring to her good govern
ment and to place her on the road to tram
guilty and prosperity. The Radical party
has desolated our firesides, has arrested
our citizens, and forced upon US a despotic
government at the point of the bayonet.
We are assured Of National victory in 1876
Then the oppression of Louisiana will
cease. and it becomes our duty as good
citizens to lend our influence to the success
OF the National party .--,-
Marshal Packard, the chief conspirator in
all the viilainous wrongs inflicted upon our
people, has recently attempted to seduce a
portion of our people from their fidelity to
Louisiana, and enrol them among the. ene-
mics Of the State. The people will natural
ly look with suspicion upon anything done
by that arch enemy of the people of Loui-
siana, Marshal Packard. They will remem-
Der that it was he who through the instru-
mentality of drunken judge seized the
State House, forced upon us the kellogg
infamy, and imprisoned and abused and
yilhfed our people. It is to be regretted
that any respectable citizen of Louisiana
should 30 demean himself as to entertain
any proposition from such q man.
1t is essential that the people of Louisiana
should be united, but in bringing about
this desirable result, we must refrain from
corrupt associations. We war upon corrupt
OAhcih1Ss dAO 10 HOC propose TO unto with
them, for the success of any party oreaniza-
tion- We invite all citizens, irrespective of
color, who have at heart the interest of the
State to join with us in our efforts to get
rid ofthe most infamous government which
was ever inflicted upon people. In order
to secure success it is essential to organize
early, speedy and efficiently. For this prr-
pose, we urge immediate organization in
each ward, and a report to the Executive
Committee, Of which S. ID. McEnery ia
Chairman. 1t is essential to have funds.
and the Executive Committee has appointed
q Finance Committee, and we urge a gene
rous response to the appeal Of the Commit
tee. We call your attention to the fact
that on the 9th of November next, there
Will be primary election held for delegates
to the Convention to assemble in Now Or
leans on the I'D Novemb er. AS this with
De one OF the most important political con-
ventions ever held in this State we advise
you to send your ablest mon. The follow
Ing places are designated as polling places
in each ward: Ward 1. Mills Store; Ward
1. Logtown; Ward 8. Keller's Hall; Ward !
4. School House; Ward s. Myatt's; Ward
q. Forksville; Ward Z. Trenton.
. -..H s. ID. McENERY |
K. Il. Com,
II. RICHARDSON
J.W. SCARBoRoUSu
). +. MURPHY.
f. G. JONES.
Committee.