The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-04-28
THE POSITION OF GOV. NICHOLS.

occupy their seats, Gov. Nichols took
occasion to reiterate in writing his
we'll known and frequently announced
views relative to the proper policy to
be pursued 10y the chief executive OF
the State, pledging himself anew to
the enforcement of such a policy dur
ing his term of administration. We
append herewith the Governors ad-
mirable communication in full, as
valuable CONTRIBUTION to the politi-
cal history of the period:
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, STATE oF)
LOUISIANA.
New Orleans, April IS, 1877. }
To the Hons Charles b. Lawrence, Wayne
Mcyeigh, John NJ. Harlan, JOS. d. Hawley,
John q. Brown. :,
GentIenae,.-I have the honor to transmit
herewith copy of joint resolutions adopted
by the General Assembly OF the State OF
Louisiana.
In SO doing desire to say that they ex-
nress not merely abstract ideas, but the
conviction of our people, which Will be
practically executed by them through. their
representatives their courts and their ex-
ecutiYe government.
As the chief magistrate of the State it
will not only be my pleasure but my bound
en- duty to give every assistance IN my pow
er to that end.
am thoroughly satisfied that any course
of political action traced on narrower line
than the good of the whole people. regard
less of color or condition, must lneVlCaoiy
lead to disaster and ruin. My views on this
subject were fully stated to the convention
nv which was nominated, and to the peo-
ME by whom was elected, and every days
| experience tortifies me in the belief that
| any policy founded on these principles must
necessarily result in the attainment OF the
ends for which all just governments are es-
| tablished.
have earnestly sought to obliterate the
! color line in politics and consolidate the peo-
pie on the basis of equal rights and common
| interests, and it is source OF gratlfleauon
to be able to say that this great object is
about to be realized. I feel do but speak
the sentiments of the people when declare
that their government will secure:
l. A vigorous and efficient enforcement OF
the laws, so that all persons and property
will be fully and equally protected, ana
| should occasion require it, | will proceed III
person where any disorders may menace
the public peace or the political rights OF
any citizen.
| =. Inc eSIaOItSll1ntllIU VI ~ StCuA VI PoD
lie education, to be supported by equal ana
uniform taxation upon property, SO that all
without regard to race or color, may secure
equal advantages hereunder.
3. The fostering of immigration In order tC
hasten the development OF the great naturaV
resources of the State.
Having thus committed our government
and people to these great principles, desire
to add the most emphatic assurance ina
the withdrawal of the troops Of the Unltet
States to their barracks, instead OF causing
| any disturbance Of the peace OF any ten
dency to riot or disorder, will be the source
of profound qualification to our people, ant
will be accepted by them us proof OF tn
confidence of the President III their capaclt,
for orderly self government. Enjoying un
| der the blessings of Divine Providence TIL
happiness resulting from government
based upon liberty and Justice, the people o
Louisiana can not fail to appreciate tina
their good fortune is largely due to TIL
nagnanmous policy SO wisely inaugurate,
: and so consistently maintained by the Pres
dent of the United States.
have the honor to he, your obettlen
] servant, FRANCIS L. NtChoLLn'
l The assurance in the closing para
graph of this manifesto, that the with
) drawal of the troops from the vicinit
of the State House would not be fol
r flowed by any disturbances Of the peace
n has already been fully verified an
> we are glad to say that there is
t growing disposition among the he
n publicans of the State, which bids fai
j. to become unanimous, to accept wit
implicit confidence the remainin
declarations of the Governors lette1
as the expressions of an honorabl
. gentleman, who, scorning the subtel
fuges or trickery of politics, will e1
haust every resource of his positio
to carry out his pledges and fulfill
:" in just and impartial manner til
obligations imposed by the oath
which he subscribed upon assumin
the gubernatorial chair.