The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-15
THE BOTTOMLEss PITT.

son who differs with that sheet upon the suh
iect OF the State debt, or politics, such volleys
OF billingsgate and TRADES Of abuse AZ ma1
well justify US Ia demanding thatit shall stop
and In exposing the conductors or managers
OF that paper as miserable charlatans who
have IN the past aided, allotted and sustained
the government which robbed and plundered
the people OF this State, they being at the
time part and parcel Of that government
and familiar with many Of the unlawful and
felonious acts Of which we complain. as will
appear upon their own showing
BY force, fraud and forgery, w. z. Kellogg
secured possession of the State government
In 1872, although defeated by the votes Of the
people, and his government was installed.
Charles Clinton, by virtue of the same pro-
cesses, secured the Office Of State Auditor.
Isaac N. Stoutemeyer became Auditors
solicitor and Fl. G. Dibble became Assistant
Attorney General, and in 1873 drew pay as
Attorney General.
These three persons are by common report
in charge Of the New Orleans Times. Too
cowardly to avow their Republican aflilia-
tions, the paper makes war upon the Demo-
cratic party, asperses Democratic officials as
dishonest and corrupt, and uses such Ian
guage touching the members OF Convention
representing the honor, integrity and best
blood OF Louisiana, as would disgrace fish
mongers.
Listen how they assail men like John
Phelps, T. J. Semmes, W. A. Bell John
Chaffe, Don Caffrey, G. A. Breaux, Henry
Kernochan, Blanchard, Claiborne, Lyons,
Marshall, Mcconnell, Heron and the balance
Of the seventy-one Democrats who voted for
the debt ordinance-men whose fair names
have stood untarnished before the people Of
this State and before the world as patriotic
citizens and honorable men:
No more high-handed stand ana delioe7 pro
DuneiamentO was ever issued by a band Of
Mexican guerilias. The Disgrace Of this even
now III some Degree attaches to every citizen
that we contemplate the names of those dele
gates who voted US into this shame. 1t is yet to
be decided whether the people of Louisiana
wilt by their votes, brand themselves one and
all. as hig1t,rag2laeH.
There Is but one way that the people of Lou
isiana can escape the fnancia! disgrace and the
commercial dishonor which their delegates
have Intended and devised for them Let Thorn
promptly and with unanimity reject the dis
graceful debt provision.
This ordinance Is an ugly and graceoss n.y.
brid-the spawn of an irresonte moment-a
thing which no man OF honest purpose and
definite principle. be he repudiator or anti-re-
pudtator. can reconcile to his conscience and
his Self-reSpect.
If their ordinance Is ratified the name of
Louisiana will become q by-word and a
synonym with shame among honest people
everywhere.
To add to the infamy of the act the people IN
passed in Ignorance Of It's import or OF lis
features. The whole subject mat |
1ar was lengthily and ably debated. The very
men whose votes were necessary to pass tho |
made strong and well considered
arauments against Reputation In any form
e favor Of honesty and good faith. And yet
disgrace them as it will the State and the people
whom they represent.
Because Ii the judgment OF honest men thc |
adoption By the people Of a scheme Of repadia- |
on-of d plan even tainted by Republication
viii fix an enduring stigma OF disgrace upon |
he State Because 1t Is dishonorable.
So far az We can see. they have settled moth
ng, satisfied nobody: done much less good than
larm and esta blished scant claim upon the re-
pect and confidence Of their fellow citizens
What was the record Of those who 80 gIibly
rate Of honesty?
Who was it that in 1874 coolIy proposed to
edatce $24 356, 1888 ~ Of debt to ffteen millions.
y q funding process, which was to include
laims which, upon their own showing, were
ainted, and which was VIGOROUSLY carried
ut against the protest Of a large number of
he holders of bonds, especially against the
rote5t OF holders Of honest bonds who we're
equired to pool with the holders Of fraudu-
snt issues.
tExtract.l 555Sm
NEW ORLEANS, January 1, 1874
o the General Assembly Of the State Of Louisi-
In comp liance with section IT'S Of the Revised
tatutes have the honor to present the follow.
lg report. which will b. found to contain. Is
equlred BY fhat section q full statement OF tie
nancia' condition Of the State ut the close OF
10 year 1875
nnds outstanding January /. 1874. 500 4s3. 800 no
uditor'5 warrants toId). ......-.... i 5G5 TOO or
Of indebtedness l31 7s5 a.
udltof warrants new ...----.- 225 .051 %
Total ..-- $24 1856 ;33S ~
To continue the present rate (taeent,j.one and
haD na'AsQ Of taxation for another year will. I
m quite, sure. prove unwise. and burden un-
er Whinh the industries of the State will de
inc, By adopting tie policy hereinaHe1. re-
FRED 70 IA effective reduction can be made, and
would recommend the following as the rate Of !
Lxatlon Ior me ensuing year: Mills.
eneral fund ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ..............4 s
ehool fund -......-....---.......... !
itGEeSt 1uIu E ~.
evee construction and repair tax fund.-. 3 s
lolal- .14]a /
In order that this estimate may be adequate
the requirements OF the demands on the
easury. the following prerequisites will. In f
y judgment. be found to be Indispensable: t
Second-To REDUCE the entire State debt. (
,nded and floating. to an amount not exceed r
G fifteen million dollars. Thi-. I am satisfied.
ay he done BY a proper and jndicious fund a
& bill /
The present market value Of the actual debt !;
fhe State funded and f10atinU 10 about fam. j