The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-09-02
An Address Of tho Executive
Committee to the Voters Of the
Parish Of Natchitoches.

midst of an important National. State,
and parochial canvass, on the eve of
an election, Involving the dearest
rights of frcenien, and it is necessary
that every voter should fully under
stand and appreciate the vital ones
tions brought home to him questions
that iiiust be met and answered AZ
becomes men Of nerve and intelli'
gence. For years VIC have been
striving to defeat the, arch-ci'emy,
Radicalism, in this State and now that
the day Of our delivcrancc is dawDing,
and hope once fed, returning to cheer,
rs on, every man who loves good and
honest government whether he lie
black or white, rich or poor, should
be willing to give practical evidence
of his patriotic sentiments, lay aside
prejudice, personal animosities, and
come forward enthusiastically to sup
port the party Of just principles and
who wish pure government.
The Saint Louis convention, though
passed aud gone has left it work be-
hind, and the noble eSamp Q Of tho
men there assembled who were &C.
tGated by the highest feelings of love
and fidelity to t!!eif country and con-
stituency; was most faithfully inita.
tel: by the gentlemen who composed
the Baton Rouge Convention, for
their work'l'as found a sympathetic
tl'rob in every honest heart that beats
in unison with the hope of seeing our
beloved State of Louisiana wrested
from the hands of the spoiler. They
met, and upon the alter of their coun.
try they laid all personal feelings and
private aspirations, every emotion Of
! of a selfish nature was subdued, and
with the bright hope St glorious
victory, men were placed upon the
ticket who have called forth peans
of praise from friends and Zoe. There
was not q discordant element, not a
heart bum in either convention, and
no dissatisfaction expressed by a
single man. Those who had not
been successful in seeing their friends
placed upon the respective tickets
quietly aud heroically accepted the
will of the majority; and faithfully
pledged their co. operation in aiding in
securing success.
Commipg nearer home, in orr Sen
atorial and judicial convention lately
convened in the town Of Pleasant
Hill, L., our Representatives we're
prompted ny the same laulab'e mo.
tives, and men were placed upon the
ticket for their known honesty and
capacity, whom we ear freely and
fully endorse, men who have lived
among MS aud have all their interest
here, thoroughly identified with the
country and it's people. ~
I'm view of the fact that go mncl
has been done calling fourth our adj
!, miration and praise; in view Of The
: fact that no bluuder has been com
. mitted in view Of the great and mo-
meutoas questions looking Us full it
t the face ; in view Of the factlthat sue.
,, cess in The parish election is an event
+ absolutely essential to our we'll he
t ing; in view Of the fact that We cal
!. no longer submit to radical rule ii
Justice to ourselves and PROSPERITY
lin view Of all these things, It is th
solemn aud sacred duty Of those VIII
y may compose the approaching Parish
Convention to understand and thor
ouglly comprehend the grave respou
sibilities resting upon them. 1t is n
idle task they will be called upon
perform, for upon their action MA
depend the success of both State an
u Parish ticket. The hopes Of the pei
ple are turned to this body for call
appreciation of the situation and
~ this promise they fondly trust n
Ito he disappointed.
The occasion will bs burdcned vii
veal or woe to our people, and it vi
be tho time for our rerresentati'
meu to weigh we'll the grave matte
that will be there presented eve
dissension. mnsb be qnieted, eve
breach closeA every wound ''eale
\ every sacrifice made to harmoni
4 conflicting interest, and with afi
\ understanding by all that the acts
I the convention are a finality and bin
? ing upon every one who has direct
81 indirectly participated in ito de
berations. With these essential p
liminaries and al arraigDmept
the Radical party for its indolen'
iocompeteucy aud auworthiness, 81
sess must and will crown our effo,
g 10 choosing from among our best m
to Gil tile 0f3ces, none should be pl'