The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-04-20
A LETTER From NIonoLLs.


Wayne McVeigh, Gentlemen Il have the
honor to transmit herewith a copy of the
joint resolutions adopted by the general as
sembly of Louisiana. In so doing | desire
to say that they express not merely alb
stract ideas hut the conviction of our peo-
pie which will be practically executed by
them through their representatives, their
courts and their executive government. AS
the chief magistrate of the state it will be
not only my pleasure, but my bounden
duty to give every assistance in
my power leading TO that end. 1
am thoroughly satisfied that any course
of political action traced on a narrower line
than the good of the whole people, regard
less of color or condition, must inevitably
lead 10 disaster and ruin. My views on
this subject we're fully stated to the conven-
ton by which | was nominated and to the
people by whom | was elected, and every
days experience forliaes me in the belief
that any policy founded on these principles
must necessarily result in the attainments
of the ends for which all just governments
are established. have earnestly sought to
obliterate the color line in politics and con-
solidate the people on a basis of equal
rights and ommon interest, and it is a
source of qualification to be able to say
that this great object is about to be real
izcd. l feel that l do but speak the sentl-
ment OF the people when l declare that
their government will secure, first, a vigor-
Gus and efficient enforcement of the laws
so that all persons ana property will be
fully and equally protected, and should
occasion require it l will proceed in person
where any disorders may menance the pub
lie peace or political rights of any cit
izen; second, the establishment of q
system of public EDUCATION to be
supported by equal and uniform taxation
upon property SO that all without regard to
race or color may receive equal advantages
Hereunder third, the fostering of immi
grafton in order to hasten the development
of the great natural resources Of the state.
Having thus committed our government
and people TO these great principles, l de-
sire to add most emphatic assurances that
the withdrawing of troops to their barracks,
instead of causing any disturbance Of the
peace, any tendency to Iiot or disorder,
will be a source OF profound qualification TO
our people and will be accepted by them as
a proof of the confidence of the president in
their capacity for orderly self government.
Enjoying, under the blessing of Divine
Providence the happiness resulting from a
government based upon liberty and justice,
the people of Louisiana cannot fail 10 ap-
preciote that their good fortune is largely
due to the magnanimous policy 60 wisely in
augurated and 80 consistently maintained
by the president.
[Signed] FRANCIS T. NICHOLS.
WHAT THE COMMISSION THINK.
New ORLEANS, April 10.
The commissioners talked freely to the
associated press agent this afternoon, be-
lieving the end Of their labors near. They
have %strenuously endeavored to secure one
Legislature by general consent, a Ie-union
would be nominal and nearly valueless I'M
less accompanied by a good degree of real
reconciliation and harmonious purpose.
They have constantly urged upon each
side the duty of making propositions tend
ing to the removal Of difficulties. Through
the work of the citiz ms of Louisiana, they
believe that the national government has
| decided to accept what Louisiana should
| present rather than dictate what Loui-
siana should do, and no settlement
enforced upon the state by military
power could establish justice and peace.
They have striven not so much for detailed
plans Of any description as TO sooth pass
tomato feeling and create a desire for peace
and union. They have not believed thai
mere treaties based upon an allotment OF
offices could reach the desired end. They
found 30 great a diversity of opinion among
republicans and democrats that party lines
were often invisible. Neither party is 6
unit. They believe that no attainable re-
suit, whether enforced from outside OF
brought about by gravitating forces within,
could be satisfactory 10 the whole Of either
party. They all speak with respect Of
the personal bearing OF both Packard an(
Nichols. The letter OF Nichols appears
TO please them greatly.
WHAT KELLOGG THINKS OF IT.
WAsHINGToN, April 10.
Ex.Gov. Kellogg received the following
from New Orleans ''Pleas0 inquire o.
President Hayes il il ia by his direction
that the commissioners recommend th,
members OF Packard's legislature to join
Nichols. Two Of cur trusted men left to
day under such persuasion" kellogg re
piled 'If 1t be true that the commission
ers are so doing, l am satisfied they ar
acting on their own instructions and With
out instructions from The president" KEEL
logg does not think that the fact tina
Nichols has a returning board quorum il
both houses settles the question but tina