The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-05-05

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There has been strife enough in the
past eight or ten years between the
people, growing out of the results of
the war, and it is time that peace
and contentment reiged once more
among all classes and all occupations.
[Terrebonne Republican,
! That the political question is set
tied will be relief to all. That Gov
ernor Nichols is now the Governor all
must admit and respect accordingly.
To Republicans (at least those who
were-there amt many now) we
would say cheerfully, accept the stu
alton and have an abiding faith that
it is for the best. Have no fears, be-
cause the pledges given by Governor
Nichols cover a broader area than all
the platforms of political parties.
They were made by true soldier,
who never yet proved recreant, and
take our word for it, those pledges
will be kept, in their very broadcast
sense-and kept by him who has the
power and nerve to enforce them.
[Lake Providence True Republican,
How Mr.. Hayes can treat the cleo
ton return that placed him at the
head of the nation, with such con-
tempt, we can not understand yet if
by doing this, time should show that
an actual benefit has been done to the
people of the country, we are willing
that is shall be so, but if it is dem
onstrated that the President turns
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or Tyler, it would have been far bet
ter, to have had Mr.. Tilden as Presi-
dent. Give us an open enemy every
time, to a traitor. But we will not,
at this early stage of the proceedings,
express our opinion of Mr.. Hayes.
We hope all will be for the best, but
we do feel very much disappointed
so far.
[Attakapas Register.]
1t is a solace to the benighted polit.
ical souls of Louisiana that one gov
ernment will hereafter administer to
her pressing necessities. The tax
payers 10 longer threatened with
duplicate payments, the office holders
In contemplation of a certainty, and
the Office seekers who know where to
make application, rejoice at the solu-
ton of the great difficulty. The hopes
of parties must hereafter rest ON the
good sense of the majority of people,
who may at all times be depended
upon to remedy all grievances. This
is as it should be. President Hayes
has fulfilled his pledges in fair faith,
and earned the gratitude of all pat
riots. With malice toward none and
charity toward all, President Hayes
and Governor Nichols may jointly
concert for the peace and prosperity
of Louisiana. SO mote it be.
TAmite independently
We have no doubt that Governor
Nichols will keep his pledges to the
letter. This being done, none will be
sufferers from the change except Mr..
Packard-over whose sad disappoint-
ment we sorrow as much as he does
himself-and some of those who held
Office under him. In fact we are in
clined to think that all Others may be
benefited, as it will tend to establish
a better feeling between the parties,
and the colored citizens will find
friends where they before found en-
emies. And there is little doubt that
it will establish an era of peace that
will be followed by prosperity. Let
none contemplate pursuing such a
course towards Governor Nichols as
the White League did towards Gov
ernor Kellogg. Ifhe governs well-if
we see him studying and laboring for
the good of the State, dealing out
impartial justice to the whole people,
striving to crush out all egregious and
improper distinctions, forbidding OPP
preston and violence, and strictly
enforcing the laws without grudge or
favor to any, then instead of striving
to obstruct or hinder him, let us give
him all the aid and support in our
power.
N. O. Republican,
To say that we believe all our OPP
ponents will execute in good faith the
pledges submitted by Mr.. Nichols
and his Legislature would be to dis
regard the evidences of false faith
which have followed every compro-
mise to which the Republicans have
been party. Mr.. Nichols
himself was nominated in opposition
to this extreme White League ele-
ment. He represents the conservatism
of capital and industry. He repre-
sents those who believe in the policy
of protection and development of |
the Republican party. Whatever the |
State administration may call itself,
it's published professions are Repub-
lican. 1t maintains the amended con-
stitution, accepts the rights and trusts
of emancipation, and will admit them
to share in the administration of |
affairs. 1t stands pledged to the whole
inaugural policy of President Hayes,
and among these measures will be |
found separation of executive and |
legislative patronage and civil SER
vice reform. Is it to be supposed that |
this pledge can be honestly carried |
out without struggle? ? There is an
early and inevitable issue at hand in
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