The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-10-18
New ORLEANS,

Sept, 1SS2.(
The campaign now about to be
opened in this State may be conf.
IDENTIFY expected one Of great activity
and strenuous exertion on the par,
Of the Republican party. Fearing
the popular verdict upon the just
closed Legislature, and executive &C
lions of their leaders, determined
eiort has been inaugurated to secure
q majority in the next house Of rep
resentatives; with unblushing eff
frontery the party authorities have
entered upon a system of extortion
and exaction without parallel in the
history Of American politics. Tie
incumbeuts of Federal offices, high
and low, in every branch of govern
mental service, are required to con-
tribute TO the party treasury, under
pain of official displeasure and GER
tain displacement. The power and
authority of those in high places are
given without stint in aid of the par.
tisan warfare, now waged without
even the small merit of seeming con-
fiict with executive prerogative.
Industriously has the party in
power attempted entrance into the
very homes Of our people, Ind by
artifice and promises of patronage
seduce the weak and cgole the NAL.
contents, in open hostility and actual
contest for office. There is not a
southern State where desertion from
party and principle has not been en-
couraged and the payment of price
fixed upon and assured. We need
not turn to our sister States for illus
tration, but in our constituency, it
has now become manifest that bids
have been offered and the dealer in
such questionable traffic ready to
make delivery. This can and must
be met and defeated by the Democ.
racy of Louisiana, ever true to the
traditions and integrity of the party.
The same causes that produced re-
volt to Republican rule and brought
about its destruction, are at present
and potent now, and as loudly, call
for The united action of our people.
The liberty and happiness of our
people must ever be set deep down
In our hearts, and therefore we mnst
not yield the fruits and victories
now, nor must we relax in one par
ticular lest the memories of the past
be renewed in the bitterness and
dangers of the near future. The
fight must be made by the people
out Of their might must come the
issue of right-the success of the
Democratic party. We have neither
public or private treasures at our
command, nor the means. to lavish
money upon trimmers and strikers
Tor their doubtful aid, nor is it need.
I'd by q people in securing for them.
selves the blessings of free and good
government. You are therefore
earnestly requested to organize your
iarish and district committees at
It once; to put the party upon an
efficient and vigorous footing and
secure the personal and active can
'ass by your candidates and citizens
IF your entire district, Send at
'ncs, a full and complete list ofyour
ocal and district organizations to
hose headquarters, with correct
post-office address, and communicate
freely and fully in order that pro.
per into motion may be had as we'll
IS given.
Success awaits only our prompt
md faithful action; thore can be no
failure five remain true to ourselves
and party.
JOHN FITZPATRICK.
President State Central Executive
Committee.
NJ. TENNIsoN,
Secretary.