The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-02-25

nessee or Mississippi prior to and during the
late canvass

nessee or Mississippi, prior to and during the
late canvass.
That there was no greater necessity for the
presence of United States troops III Alabama
than there was in the States OF Missouri or
California. That the few acts OF violence
which had occurred prior to the demand
made for troops were not proved then, nor has
there been any proof since.
That they instigated from political
motives; that it was party necessity of the
Radical leaders to create real or apparent dis
order in the State; that the bacon donated
by Congress to the sufferers by the overflow
was used as q corruption fund.
The appointment of special deputy mar
shals by the score in the counties and districts
within the black belt if not under instruc-
tons from the head Of the Department Of
Justice, was at least with his assent and CON
nivance; and the false and unfounded charges
of murder, violence and insecurity of person
and property made for the purpose of OBJ
tanning the introduction Of the military into
State, were part and parcel of the scheme
concocted by Republican Congressman to
carry the election in November last, per Jus
ct nefnS.
The minority then called attention to the
fact that the investigation was diverted to
many subjects not covered by the resolution
raising the committee such as the use of the
terms ''carpet-baggers and scaawags. Frauds
10y either party in the election.
The character of the public schools and
whether they were taught by Democrats or
Republicans, males or females natives or
foreigners.
The distribution of the government bacon,
the minority think, was within the scope Of
their inquiry, but the ma ority thought other
wise, and, while prescription and ostra-
cism, corpet-baggery and scalawagery,
aud subjects Of similar nature
were most thoroughly ventilated,
a full and thorough examination of the
manner and purpose Of the distribution Of
the "overtlowed bacon" was not permitted ,
Enough, however, was picked up, the minority .
say, during the investigation, together with
the report of the Secretary of War already 7
given to the House to show conclusively that 6
this benefaction of the government was =
diverted from the object for which it was given i
and that large portion of it was used for the u
same purpose that the troops of the United ',
States were asked for "To carry the election {.
by consolidating and massing the negro vote =
Tor the Radical ticket"
The minority next direct attention to the
marked difference in the condition of the adj
DING States of Georgia and Alabama the
'ne peaceable and prosperous; the other de ID
pressed, and, according to Radical testimony, 70
disturbed GA
In regard to Alabama the minority say: af
Without quoting their recognized and APP
proved organs of public opinion, culling a
xtracts from leading opponents of Northern N
Conservative opinion, it is undeniable that N
,eace and quiet obedience to law and respect N
or the rights of all We're enjoined upon the si
Democrats of the State not only from consid- N
rations applicable to Alabama. but to the nj
ntire Democratic party of the Union. To CT
,ear and torbear, to submit to wrong rather an
han to resort to resistance, was necessity tr
o their own success as well as to the success DC
4 their friends elsewhere. Ca
They had reason to hope at least that if all
iolence growing out of race conflicts could be Sc
voided, and the rights Of all were respected, oc
ven the necessities of party would not fill their As
tate with armed men, hence peace in all her tn
orders was necessity to the success of the
party. 1t was no less a necessity wi
} the success of the party in the North. It m,
as dictated by every consideration of policy,
not OF humanity, justice and obedience to
w.
Violence and disorders brought Federal Of
oops in their midst, and Federal troops sci
ere standing reminders to the negroes that
ley were sent among them as their friends
I'd their protectors against the whites, but,
4 the contrary the very reverse was the pol ant
y of their opponents. -
They desired the influence Of the elections,
iu thhI uhcy udi IeuSOu ~ lear lIlau tuG acc
my would not come to their assistance as {
ng as the State was peaceful, quiet and
DERBY. Disorder real or pretended was then
Q one thing needful for success. 7
Outrage and violence must be manifested, mas
d, if it had no real existence, their neces- lie,
les required its manufacture. Success was Mo
peless without it, and with it came the ses,
my and victory at the polls. nos
del