New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-29
Especial Correspondence Of the Republican,
NOTES FROM THE CAPITAL.

WAhHINGTON, 0opb0uUer 80, Ao|O.
II the Southern Democrats are the law
loving, law.abiding citizens they profess to
be, why do they set up such howl about
few United States troops being sent among
themi The soldiers cost them nothing, and
will not interfere with their peaceful pur-
suits.
If the disgraceful disturbances which
have lately become too prevalent in the
Southern States are produced by the ne
groes, it would seem that the presence Of
United States troops ought to be hailed
with joy by all lovers of peace and order
in that unhappy country. And yet the
Democratic press and Democratic orators
generally open upon the administration the
floodgates of abusive epithets. and vie with
each other in using the hardest terms in de-
nuncistiOn Of the effort to preserve order in
lawless country, and protect all citizens
alike in their constitutional rights.
It is not the blue coat alone that is
offensive. or the flag that gives it, though
both are heartily detested; but because
their little game of violence and bloodshed
will be checked.
There is every reason to believe that a
large majority of the Southern papers are
intent upon sitting discussion, driving out
| white Republicans. and SO intimidating the
negroes as to compel them to either keep
away from the polls or vote for the Demo
cratic candidates.
The Southern Democrats have a con-
trolling influence in their party. They have
moulded its policy and determined the re-
election of its leaders. Their policy is to
complished by the Republican party since
the war. 1t is the same old party, with all
the hatred and bitterness that it ever pos
sessed. From its origin to the present time
it has largely been composed of the rebel
lious, discOrdant elements of society, and
has attracted to its folds the lawless
vicious and deprave by the same unerrine
law that buzzards gather about purified
carcass.
In 1874 the majority of the congressiona
districts in New Jersey were lost to th'
Republicans; but the causes that brough
about this disaster no longer exist. En-
couraging accounts from that State hav'
recently been received in this city by tn
Republican State Association, and there i
every reason to believe that this year fou
oat of the seven districts will be repre-
sented by Republicans. This will be gail
of two seats.
The canvass in Indiana is growing re'
hot. Indianapolis is now the great centr
of attraction, where the Boys in Blue hsv'
assembled in tremendous force, and i
there is any patriotism in the State it viii
be aroused by meeting their old comrade
in arms. Both parties will strain ever.
nerve to carry this State; but if Tilden'
barrel of money, which is said to have beel
sent to this State, has the same effect the
it did in Maine it may be set down as sur
for the Republicans.
The safe burglary conspiracy trial still
drags it's weary way along, with Genera
Babcock as the centrepieca. The case ha'
already been prejudged by the press, sup
posed to be public opinion-and is Pre-
nounced farce.
| Yesterday the Department Of Justice re
ceived from Long Branch the papers in tn
case of Hesing and others of the Chicsg
convicted whisky thieves, committing thei
sentence to three months imprisonmer
and $1,000 fine. approved by the Presiden
Il Another pow-wow with the red devils {
the plains took place on the nineteeut
instant at the Red Cloud Agency, in whic
. many of their leading men were presen
Sitting Bull stated the whole matter in
, nutshell. In exchange for the Black Hill
he said: I'VE expect to have food an
blankets as long as we live" The rasca
should be made to work or left to starve.
. People are disappointed in relation to Il
, explosion Of He'll Gate. The object hi
, been accomplished without any acciden
MAXWELL.