The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-06-29

venture to say, HAS political conven-
zion. representing Ill the sections and
diverse interests Of the Republic, SO
firmly grappled the common hope OF
the people, and 30 clearly interpreted
the best and strongest wish Of. the pop
ular heart.
The nomination Of Gov. Tilden will
be hailed throughout the country with
enthusiasm as the beginning OF great
reform movement which will settle the
questions OF the war upon the basis OF
the Constitution and the Amendments;
restore the era OF economy and capacity
in the administration Of public Affairs
revive our commerce; reinvigorate our
industries, and finally, make this once
more d free, happy, united and prosper
GUS people.
Governor Tilden has made record as
a reformer which rendered his nomina-
ton by thes Democratic party at this
i,,ncture almost q necessity. He was
largely instrumental in exposing the
notorious Tweed ring-a corrupt, pow
erful and wealthy Democratic combina
tion-and it was he alone who smote the
New York canal ring, which had flour
ished under many administrations. and
under none 50 vigorously as that OF his
Republican predecessor, Governor
Dir. who was regarded as one
OF the ablest and purest men 10
the Republican party. 1t IS
worthy of note and must impress
those Of our people who have been
clamoring for man who would strike at
corruption, irrespective OF party, that
the Tweed ring which Gov. Tilden broke
ND and whose members he pursued into
the very Penitentiaries was an organl-
zation Of Democratic politicians, and
that the Canal Ring which he
u0earthed was composed OF very
nearly as many Democrats as
Republicans. Indeed. Gov. Tilden's
record shows that he il o Democrat In
principle, but that he is something more
than Democrat-that he is an able, pure
and incorruptible citizen, prompt to
strike at the enemies OF society and
honest government, be they Democrats
or Republicans.
But while the nomination of Governor
Tilden must enlist in the support of the
Democratic ticket all those who are sim
cere in the expression OF wish for a
man who can rise above party and strike
at corruption wherever 1t shows its head,
it also appeals for the support
of every man who has common sense
enough to realize the fact that high tax
alton and extravaganza In the admins
tration or the Government are evils
which Cypress honest industry. Under
the vigorous administration Of Gov.
ernor Tilden the taxes OF the
State of New York were this yeaI
reduced eight millions of dollars. There
was no reputation no diminution Of
the vigor Of the public service; no hard
ship imposed. The reduction was made
by breaking up rings Of thieves who hat
preyed upon the substance OF the State
and by the appointment Of homes
officials who expended the public money
honestly for the legitimate purposes o
government.
I What Gov. Tilden did in the grea
State Of New York-an empire In itsel
he will do, If elected President, for tn
. whole country. He will drive out the Bah
cocks, the Shepherds, the Belknaps, tn
, Leets, the Robesons and their following
, of thieves from tie public service, re
form the Administration bring bacl
t the Government to its former simplicit.
and economy, and reduce the $3.50,
! 600, 900 of taxes which the people no,
pay the Federal Government to some
: thing nearer the figures they paid befor
) the war $16,OOO,0O0.
Particularly should the people G
) Louisiana rally to thesupport Of Samue
: J. Tilden. In all their expressions b
has been their friend As Governor G
New York he denounced the lawles
: interference Of the President in GU
affairs in 1875, and no statesman eve
!. promulgated nobler protest agains
! outrages upon civil liberty than hi
message on Louisiana affairs which W
published few days ago. The nam
|. OF Samuel j. Tilden should create
4 passionate devotion in the heart Of ever
5 Louisianian, for his election will be
. guarantee of the end of military dom
; nation, and Of carpet-bag license in tn
r State.
In fine the nomination of Tilden is
Q harbinger Of good to the whole countr
}, and especially to the long sufferin
! South. 1t means that the determinatio
of the American people to restore th
spirit of the American Union, with th
8 supremacy of the civil authority, ha
o taken form and assumed under th
n leadership Of the ablest statesmen {
:. the Republic an invincible power.
We call the attention OF our readers
Q the notice Of the Tenth Ward Club. III
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