The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-07-21
OUR POLITICS.
Is THERE A NEW PARTY FORMING
HERE?

The many insinuations, the many side hints,
the many II would IL could stories travelling
about. circulated only through the mouthpieoes
OF those WHO either through disappointment or
pure malice against Gov. Nichols, desire such an
event and agitatng the formation Of new party,
have been 50 often repeated by those who linger
around the doorways Of politics, DEMOCRAT
reporter thought that q thorough Investigation
as to the truth OF the matter might set IL at
rest, once and forever.
The genial ward leader, who expected SOM
high appointment, and his friends, naturally,
when the roster OF offices was filled and Tn .ir
names were not set down. felt chsgrired and
gave vent to their feelingsin words loud and deep
and threw out intimations that the prese MT State
administration would be likely TO meet with con-
siderable opposition from these sources. II was
said that the extreme wing Of tho Democratic
party would not vouchssfe q ful and free support
to Gov. Nichols in his policy Of admin istraion,
and that "new deal" would have TO be had and
that very soon.
Below is given the result Of the DEMOCRAT re-
porter's labor and Investigations with those who
belong only to the extreme wing or ''last ditch"
portion Of the Democratic party.
Desiring to go first
TO THE FOUNTAIN HEAD
and to get the opinion Of those only who unuom-
promisingly opposed all overtures to Radica or
Radicalism rs represented by Kellogg, Warmoth
et id onanes genus, and who therefore would be
the moro likely to take opposition to the most
conservative views and actions OF the Governor
since his Inauguration, the reporter first visited
Gen. Fred N. Ogden, who unyieldingly and stead
lily batiled with those who would make any alli-
ance with corruption and fraud. The reporter
found Gen. Ogden In his Office busiIy engaged
with the duties OF the day, and looking more like
the industrious merchant than the gallant leader
Of our people in their two memorable contests
against fraud and usurpation.
Reporter--General called this morning for
the purpose Of learning from you whether there
is any truth In thess vague rumors 10 indus.
trionsly circulated about the formation OF new
party inimioa to our present State adminislrstion
and the policy of Gov. Nichols?
Gen. Ogden-I have beard none of these ru-
mors, sir. To tell you the truth, attend
SO CLOSELY 70 MY BUSINESS
affairs and am kept 20 closely engaged. I have
not had time to hear anything concerning this,
rho first that heard that such a subiect was
even limited ct was through the very judic ons
editorial In the DEMOCRAT, in the views Ut which,
rs there expressed, fully and heartily coincide.
1t is true have heard Of some individuals who
are what might be called "sere heads" who,
from disappointment, have expressed the hope
that the opposition to the Governor would take
shape, but this WAS merely the natural result
that would have occurred, no matter who had
been elected our Governor.
Rep.-Then, General, you are satisfied there is
no new party even In embryo here now2
Gen. Ogden-I assure you, sir, do not be-
lieve there Is. My friends and those with whom
| am thrown in contact never have expressed
such an idea.
Rep.-Do You think, then, that all the acts of
the Governor are Endorsed by the people here?
Gen. Ogden--I don't think could 70 30 far az
that. The Governor has matle some appoint
ments that
MANY DEEM OBJECTIONABLE,
aud regret that they have been made, It is |
not that everybody agrees with the Governor in
everything he does, for that is impossible, but
simply that some men were put in place whom |
many would like to see not exactly there.
Rep.-then | understand you, General, that
beyond the fact OF some Objectionable appoint |
policy?
Gen. Ogden-I believe So cir, fully.
Next the reporter visited DR.. Samuel Chopin, |
who, as 10 well rememb sred took 30 prominent |
part in our State politics when our days looked |
darkeet just before the never -to-be- forgotten |
September IL. The Doctor, as is his habit, |
whether 1t be with the scalpel or sword, is deci-
sive and positive, and after an interchange OF
,ivilities he responded TO the reporters inquiry
about the reported formation Of a new party
as an effshoot from Democratic ranks as follows:
81 do not believe it, sir, have in my inter.
course heard nothing OF the kind. / have |
heard few complain about tho action of Gov |
Nicholls, but this rumor about the
FORMATION OF NEW PARTY
has not the least significance.
Rep.-Is it your belief, then, Doctor that the
extremists OF the Democratic party support Gov.
Nichols now?
DR.. Choppin-It is. sir. There may be some
who do not wholly agree with his policy, IL you
Jan call It policy regarding certain appointments
out the Governor would be ably supported in his
nan. There can be no new party here formed
'ut OF the Democracy. and IL will not be formed.
Kel.--With reference to the Hayes Southern
,olicy do you think it one leading to the success.
ul termination OF sectional differences?
Dr. Choppin-I think Mr.. Hayes policy wise
me- and conducive to moreagood than any other
70 have ever had from Republican Presidents.
i will bring about an entire chsnge in our poll
ics.
The next gentleman waited upon was Edward
3ooth, Esq, whose 'last ditch" propinquities
everyone will acknowledge when his
cRUsADEs AGAINST DIBBLE
nd Kellogg are called to mind. Mr.. Booth has
AIKEN no active part in politics during the last
ampaign, but his association with the masses
nd those who reflect public sentiment give him
n opportunity to learn the drift Of opinion to a
'ery great degree. When the reporter called he
vas immersed in the depths of his business, and
was with some reluctance that he once more.
ven for the time being. returned to the discus.
ion Of political affairs.
'Mr. Booth" said the reporter, 81 have
ropped in to inquire OF you whether you knew
nything Of this reported formation OF new
arty from ths last ditchers' against Gov.
Iicholls. What is your opinion Of our present
tate administration
Mr. Booth after thinking awhile-I have felt 60
,en satisfied Of late in consequence Of the
hange in our State, that I have had but little
nxiety to acquslnt myself with personal poll
les such as who got billet or did not; who did
r did not the wisest and best thing at =
articular juncture, or who is "workinpn
Or this, that, Or the other future contingency. j.,
had and have a theory that the greatest
omplrment we can pay to our state officers is to
AXE it for granted that they will do their duty.