The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-06-04
Therefore. Mr.. Tilden's nomi-
WOULD NOT BR ADVISABLE,

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tain.
AS for Senator Bayard, the bare men
tjOn OF his name in connection with the
Presidency would be the signal for the
Republican press OF the country to open
their batteries against him. Their col
umns would TEEN with warnings against
the transfer OF the control OF the gov
eminent to Southern rebels, whose
hands, IL would be said, are still reeking
In the blood OF Union men. However
false, slanderous and disingenuous this
all may be. II will nevertheless have It's
INFLUENCE AND EFFECT
upon the Northern people. who are only
too willing to lend an attentive ear to
such unjust and utterly groundless
charges. 1t Is true, ten years have
elapsed since the war closed, but the
sad memories OF the unfortunate strug-
gle are still fresh. Its bitter animosites
still live, and for time to como will
feed upon the venom. vindietiveness and
sectional hate SO beautifully supplied
by Morton and Blaine. Logan and Bout
well. The Northern mind is still preju-
diced, suspicious, very susceptible and
easily aroused by any demonstration on
the part Of the South looking to m
effort to obtain n foothold in the govern
mcnt. Therefore, however pure, loyal,
patriotic, worthy and competent Senator
Bayard might be, the simple and single
fact that he comes from so-called
Southern State is sufficient in itself alone
to justify, I'm the opinion Of many, his
exclusion from the Presidential chair
That such an objection rs this should
be seriously entertained for moment
by an intelligent and enlightened poo
pie is profound and incomprehensible
mystery. That 1t is unjust, wrong. and
violative OF the spirit Of republcanism,
and an insult to the genius Of American
institutions. none will gainsay. But.
nevertheless. that feeling does exist,
and
IT CANNOT DE IGNORED.
Circumstances. then, over which the
Southern people have no control. forbid
them from nominating either one of
their favoritcs whom it would be their
delight to honor with the first and
second offices in the gift Of the nation.
Success demands still another sacri-
flee. another concession ut the hands of
the South. As with Greeley in 1872, she
buried her prejudices and smothered her
grievances for tho sake OF reconciliation
and good fellowship. SO in the centen-
NAL year Of the nation will she once
more hold in allegiance the exercise of
her power and right, in order to demon
strate how earnestly and sincerely is the
desire to promote harmony, and bring
about u complete. faithful and lasting
union Of all sections Of the country.
Much. however, will depend upon the
next President for the full realization Of
this most desirable object. He must not
be the representative OF any section OF
the country. OF either faction of the
party. or Of any side Of q question, be
II one OF finance or of revenue. His
election must be
| A NATIONAL TRIUMPH
OF the Democracy over the sectionalism
and corruption of the Republican party
His private life should stand the closest
and severest scrutiny, whilst his politi-
cal record and public services should
command the confidence and respect OF
the whole country. His name should
be the synonym Of all that is pure,
honest. noble and patriotic-one that
can kndle such q flame Of enthusiasm
among the people as will sweep the land
from the Atlantic to the Pacific. and
from the ST. Lawrence to the Rio
Grandc. Have we such n man among
the names that are before the people
for nomination by the st. Louis Conven-
tion2 We certainly have in
GEN WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK,
who cmbodies within himself all Of the
requisite qualifications 50 necessary to
succeed in the coming political cam
paign.
His name, aside from its close asso-
citation with the Father Of the Republic,
is without blemish or stain. 1t is sug-
gestive, too, OF the days that tried
men s souls when the heroes Of 1776
might enjoy the blessings OF liberty and
| hn fur
precision and CALLING yoke. For per
sonal integrity, true sense OF justice
and honor, eminent abilities and di.tin-
guished services, he is the
| PEER OF THE HIGHEST
in the land; and as soldier and a
| statesman, sans peuT 81 sdnS reprOChe.
The Democratic party can boast OF no
truer exponent or ADLER advocate OF its
time honored principles than General
Hancock, His political record is clear.
consistent and uDimpeachable. Reared
in the Jeffersonian school OF democracy
no one understands more thoroughly
its theory or civil government or appre-
ciateS more correctly the beauties and
superiority of its political system.
Under its broad and liberal theories
and judicious and honest administra-
ton he has seen the country expand
uuh 6IVV tOVtllNi anu Llc BCOpIC RIOo-
porous and happy. With its overthrow
and ascendancy OF the Republican party
he has marked the rapid decline in the
material prosperity and the deplorabls
condition Of the finances Of the country,
the imbecility and corruption OF the
Government, the decentralization OF
the people and the general prostration
OF all Industrial and commercial pur-
suits. consequent upon party admins
tration of lawlessness, corruption and
sectionalism. The reasonable and
logical deduction from this dis
paraging contrast is that the future
existence Of the Republic lies in the
RESTORATION OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY
and its control of the National Gov
eminent No American citizen would
contribute more to "a consummation sc
devoutly wished" than Gen. Hancock
and no President could more speedily
and fully restore to the country its
pristine glory and proud name than
this gallant soldier and accomplished
/. statesman