The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-10-25
ADDRESS
The State Central Executive Commit
tee to the Democratic
Party.
New ORLEANS,
900

Sept, 1857.
The campaign now about to be /
opened in this State may be conf
IDENTIFY expected one of great activity
and strenuous exertiou on the part
Of the Republican party. Fearing
che popular verdict upon the just
closed legislature, and executive &C.
tions of their leaders, determined
ef;ort has been inaugurated to secure
a majority in the next house OF rep
resentatives; with unblushiDg Ell
frontery the party authorities have
entered upon system of extortlon
and exaction without parallel in the
history of American politics. T"e
incumbents 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 arc
given without stint in aid of the par
tisan warfare, now waged without
even the small merit of seeming con-
fict with executive prerogative.
Iudustriously has the party In
power attempted entrance into tile
very homes of our people, and by
artifice and promises of patronage
seduce the weak and csjole the ma!
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 II
has now become manifest that bids
have been offered and the dealer IN
such questionable traffic ready te
\ make delivery. This can and mus
y be met and defeated by the Democ
racy of Louisiana, ever true to tint
traditions and integrity of the party
The same causes that produced re
volt to Republican rule and broagh
about its destruction, are at presen
and potent now, and as loudly, cal
for the united action of our people
The liberty and happiness OF on
people must ever be set deep dow
In our hearts, and therefore we INNS
not yield the fruits and victorie
now, nor must we relax in one pa,
ticular lest the memories of the pas
be renewed in the bitterness an
dangers of the near future. Ih
fight must be made by the people
outlof their might must come tn
issue of right-the success of tn
Democratic party. We have neithe
public or private treasures at OF
command, nor the means to LAWS
money upon trimmers and striker
for their doubtful aid, nor is it nee'
ed by a people in securing for then
selves the blessings of free and GOO
govern ment. You are therefor
earnestly requested to organize yot
darish and district committees
at once; to put the party upon @
efficient and vigorous footing ar
secure the personal and active ca
yass by your candidates and either
of your entire district, Send
once, a full and complete list ofyo
local and district organizations
these headquarters, with CORE
post-office address, and communica
freely and fully in order that pr
per into motion may be had as W
as given.
Success awaits only our prom
and faithful action; thore can be
failure If we remain true to oursclv
and party.
JOHN FITZPATRICK,
President State Central Execute
Committee.
O. NJ. TENN1soN,
Secretary.