Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-03-13
NEW ORLEANS. La, March LIST, 1880
EDITOR BEACON,

OUT IeoulnR cuitOTI6I III 16SL ISSUE
(2s,h Feb }. which has jus, reached
me, comes down with q cOwhide sen.
sation on the action of the Democra attic
caucus aud party too, on account Of
its recen, decision 10 regard to the
appointment Of Police Jurors by the
Governor. In justice to myself, |
will state the Caucus was at night,
and did not attend, as l have been
suffering with a cold and bronchitis
cough, that has rendered me almost
unfit for any business for the last
three or four weeks. | have always
entertained similar views as expressed
10 your editorial in regard to the cleo
tive franchise. 1t is right that the
people alone should select and elect
their public servants aud while you
and l and a majority of our cons,itu-
ents. snd q majority Of the parishes
in the State might hold similar views,
it is nevertheless true that cogent rea-
sons sufficient have been advanced
here to secure a decided majority not
only in the caucus but in the Leg;s-
lature favorins the appointment of
Police Jurors by the Governor. at
least for the next four years am
SO well satisfied of this that can
safely say that an act making such
provision very soon will be promui.
gated in the official Journal.
The reasons above alluded to aud
urged by the friends and supporters
Of the appointing power are : first tha.
elections are costly and not at all Ge-
sirable at this time secondly, that
there are ifteen or twenty parishes in
which the tax payers and honest c;ti.
Gems have been made 10 suffer great
pecuniary losses and have received no
benefits at the hands of a set of un.
principled and reckless men, who were
elected as Police Jurors.
Ny object. however, now in writing
mostly is to place the people in our
and similar parishes on the alert and
suggest remedy for the emergency
which is for them 10 each and every
ward to call meetings and nominate
their choice, and respectfully present
that nomination to the Governor. |
have reasons for believing that nomi-
nations properly presented in many if
not most instances will meet with due
respect and consideration from the
Governor. At all events may do no
harm. All pains should be exercised
10 the formation Of the Police Board,
for there is growing disposition on
the part of the Legislature to extend
more power and authority to them
for instance Gas l first think of iD
there was bill introduced few days
ago requiring or permitting them to
appoint a number of ccnservators of
the peace throughout the parish to
suppress riots, disturbances and many
immoral acts, which have heretofore
been ignored and passed by by the
present officers who solely and alone
seem to dread to do their duty aud
stem. the current. Some such course,
where offenders could be taken up and
sumarily dealt with would greatly |
Improve the morals of the country
and ado immensely to the quiet and
satisfaction Of all good citizens, and is |
greatly desired IN many parts of the |
country. And here take occasion to |
remark, it seems very difficult to get |
up any general ac. that will suit all |
views aud all parts of the State. / |
am Of the opinion now that assessors
will also he appointed, for Sec. 9 of
the Revenue bill, that is made the
special order of the day for tomorrow
and will be the exciting theme for
several days to come so provides.
This is the third BILL, or second sub
siitute. that has been presented for
consideration, and apprehend will
have a tough time getting through, as
there are many strange and visionary
notions in regard to taxation.
As my letter is getting too tong,
shall close by saying you all are too
reticent on the subject matter of my
letter Of l6 Feb. having bad only
two or three responses. Certainly it
is q question of too much importance
10 treat with silence end indifference.
Yours truly,