The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1879-11-15

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Ouachita Telegraph, December 9Th, 1851 II
Major Gen. Hancock, the new COM q
mander of the 5th military district, has =
reached New Orleans and assumed =
and the people of Louisiana
and Texas have reason to rejoice that
he has, for never have q people suffered
80 many indignities and needless per-
secutiOns as these have, since this con-
tinent was discovered. Almost any s
change, placing a new man in this de-
partment in command, would nave
been hailed with delight, but when the
change brings to US commander such
as Gen. Hancock, q military officer
with the expanded views Of states
man, the people have right to rejoice
exceedingly, and not to do SO would
indicate loss of patriotism and want
of gratitude. 1t is q change, to all ap-
pearances, from the darkness and chaos
of midnight to the broad open day at
high noon-a change from the absolute
monarchy of the Turks TO the eniight-
ened sway of the English.
The reader may judge of the new
commanders views of his duties and
the rights of the people, by perusai
Of the following extract, which constl-
tutes the body of the order issued oy
Gen. Hancock upon assuming the COM
mand of this district:
"II, The General Commanding IS
gratified to learn that peace and quiet
reign in this department. 1t will be
his purpose to. preserve. this condition
J of things. As means to this great
end. he regards the maintenance OF the
civil authorities in the faithful execu-
ton of the laws as the most efncient
under existing circumstances. In war,
it is indispensable to repel force oy
force, and overthrow and destroy OPP
, position to lawful authority. But when
an insurrectionary force has been over
= thrown, and peace established, and
the civil authorities are ready and
= willing to perform their duties, the
3 military power should cease to lead
y and the civil administration resume its
e natural and rightful dominion. Sol
y emily impressed with these views, the
IL General announces that the g.edt prin'
d ciples of the American liberty stiU ar.
70 the La,cfuI inheritance of this people, ant
3. erer should be. The right Of trial by
V Jury, the habeas corpus, the liberty o
n the press, the freedom Of speech, ant
= the natural rights of persons. and tn.
rights OF property must he preserved
Free institutions, while they are essen
+ tial to the prosperity and happiness
ct the people, always furnish the strong
ne est inducemegts to peace and ordei
ty Crimes and Offenses committed IN TIL
~ district, must he referred to the con
ri slderation and judgment of the reguia
90 civil tribunals, aud those tribunals WI
"a be supported in their lawful jurlsdi'
~ ton. Should there be violations
'e' existing laws, which are not inquire
ar into by the civil magistrates, or shoul
d. failures into the administration OF Ju
vii tice by the courts be complained
&C. the case will be reported to the
he Headquarters, when such orders W
be made as may deemed necessary"
~ This is all we could possibly "a
- and more, considering our sad exp
Renee under former commanders q
III with Northern human nature, we q
u much reason to expect. Inc gre
to fabrications of dislOyalty and rel
on, outrages, manufactured by kadi'
, of emissaries for political effect, "
i'm Hancock totally discredits. he m
" a peace and quiet reigning, and 1t Is
ION avowed purpose to preserve DOTH
IL the maintenance of the broadcast Q
'eu most liberal principles of Republic
'ess government, such as trial by jury,
Rabeas corpus, freedom Of speech Q
CO. the liberty OF the press:
ana We can scarcely realize the fact t
,ure these are the sentaments OF o mllt
now commander and although we have
4 IN reason whatever to doubt Gen. IL
,;ng cocks sincerity, and are Anxious
'e take his words as they stand, yet
.ne often has hope been deferred that
''sul are annoyed by doubts OF the full =
iol ton of the promises he holds iort'
1t OF his manly order. But let no one
with that account cease striving to earn
the good opinion of our rulers, nor 81
G of one to effort preserve harmony
obedience to law among all classe
tho the people. Now is the time to p
!. 49, to the disbelieving men OF the N
sso. that the people of the 5th military
dent trict have never required riOtOuI
n. A. rebellion privileges, but simply
3 no. enforcement of Just and humane Ia,
ghts, that they are loyal to the true pr
the pies or Republican government
late they have no hopes ontside = Ita's
alton union OF the STATES .muy .S :
.".at magnanimity which prompts the
'cra1- moval of needless restraints upon
,g to , n"rs"nsi i;herties.
pub Cen Hancock should be supp'
'e au- with alacrity in his efforts at . res
IT lib ton of the long lost landmarks o.
9 just old Republic, by every citizen y
liens. district; and we nave no uouo ~
It's of such will be the unanimous r -
rapfo- of every laW-dUiuiuS MON Az 1870,