The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-27
THE MORNING PRESS.

always does. on the Wharf Lease'
question II IL of opinion that Mr..
rllermnn's petition should be rejected
and that the lessees should be made to
stand up to their contract. II says that
nothing has happened since the contract
wns signed which could not have been
foreaeen, to- wit: the cost Of repairs, the
rise In tho value OF the bonds and the
lesaening Of receipts.
II suggests that in tho case OF the
Iessees having made great profits there
is small probability that they would
have offered to share with the city.
The Bee reproduces also an explana-
tion from Superintendent Brown. pub
lishod In the Rcpubiicdn. concerning the
compromised made with Mrs. Widow
Durand. Tho explanation seems plaus-
ible.
The Rep,tbUcn,t. speaking of our con
stitlency In Congress. threatens MOTTO
publish any more speeches of General
Gihson's. on account of that "invesiiga
ton resolution" Of our worthy Repre-
sentative or their moderation IT. says
We think these gentlemen are fully
yindcntcd from the censure or suspicion
If their constituents. aud we predict
TINT during this canvass they will find
oppor,i,nty 10 prove that though con
damned to violence and moderation by
their Democratic snperiorR nj Washing
ton. they have not ahated their hostility
OF violence to Republican men or prin-
ciplea.
The Picnyuue. under the head OF
vigilance Committees. strikes the
police force with heavy eensnto. That
body was conceived with an idea OF
promoting the interests OF the DOM
uant party. aud has done very wei IN
that line. except on tho ltth. OF
September. 1874 IT,. seems to-day to
have forgotten TIA o lesson and holds In
perfect oblivion the idea that It's mission
ought 10 be to protect life and property.
Far from doing SO 1t INDUCES occasion
ally in practices generally reputable
by law. II shows no zeal to speak
mildly in suppressing "bunko.'
Vigilance committees arc spoken Of
us an antidote to " Peelerism.' but the
Picnv,tne ~ against such high handel
measures. Let the police take notice,
however. and improve it's chances OF
reform.
About tho Wharf Lease the Ptea-
Vune hopes
That Notwithstanding tho difficulties
Of the case, tho city administration may
be ahlo to arrange to resume control
over the wharf revenues OF the city. ana
with this view will exercise their right
to declare tho contract NJ an end. III
damage result from this the CITY ~ Sc
cured by Il bond Of $3.50. 900. the sure
Tics to which were accepted by the
Council
The bulletin says that there Is nm issue
above politics and that is national duty.
In reference 10 tho Mexican question 1T
says
There are considerations beyond md
above party politics. and we regard the
pro,ention of our citizens against ma
rnu1ers from neighboring territory ne
among them. lit is necessary to emu ioy
the constabulary force Of the notion to
secure our rights and protect our prop
erty and lives. then we Will look upon
the constitutional Commander-in CHIEF
or our forces by land and sea rs no more
nor less than our chief u national
police.
In short. if our national dignity re-
uures IL. the bulletin IL willing that we
should 20 To war with Mexico. whatever
be the political consequences.
About tho lease of our wharves tho
Bulletin says:
IF the Council find it ineguitable and
F,,tr q, hnlI tho IeECnn tn n HurI bar
gain. they ought to grant appropriate
relief When convinced that IL is out OF
his power TO fulfill his contract literally.
it will be Just and proper TO modify the
terms of the contract.
Tho Times cditorially advises MS to
"drive dull care away" There Is On
tirely too much moping aud shedding
Of tears in this community. If we only
knew how happy we are we would not
be so ungrateful. We have had two
consecutive good crops. with n promise
Of another: our State debt is reduced !;
our city debt is adjusted to ~
certain extent, tho tax burdens are
lesscncd, real estate has not improved
but will undoubtedly. do so nj some
future day Then why make ourselves
miserable
Concerning the secret service fund
ease the Times says:
We do not soc how Grant can escape
the charge or having erimipally used
tho moneys Of the Government to for
ward his personal ambitions The
testimony Is clear, conclusive, and for
once corroborative.
Tho Eastern question, which is ever