The Opelousas courier., 1884-03-15
Democratic Address.
HEADQUARTERS DEMOCRATIC PARTY,
State of Louisiana,
New Orleans, March S, 1884.

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New Orleans, March s., 1884.
10 the Voters of the State of Louisiana ]:
Tie State Central Committee deems
i6 respectful aud proper to issue an adj
slress to the Democratic voters OF the
tate OF Louisiana, in order that their
attention may be directed to the I'M
,~iortance of the questions OF the APP
3r0aeiIing election, and the imperative
end absoldtebbecessity for prompt, pos
fiye AID uni oed action. At noetlme III
lis. history of our beloved State a the
lreai party.o il Democracy sfione with
.uore Respondent glory than at present;
s.la the benefits If IFS principles, per
lpeating as they do every interest ofthis
STATE, have brought peace, prosperity
aud plenty in our midst. Under DEM
4erafic rule we have emerged from cor
taiption and disgrace into honesty and
pride of station.
The habiIiments of woe that covered
der form i'll the days of servitude ana
disilonor have been replaced with gar
ilents more betting her ancient dlgnl-
IL. and are rich in the luxurlanoe OF
prosperity, peace and happiness. The
preiudices that, under Republican rule,
aere tostefed and encouraged <as to
ruce, have disappeared, and to-day the
colofed ~citizens of the State enjoy all
she privileges and protection of the
laws. They are united with the best
element of the State in an honest and
patriotic desire to see her true interests
protected and her prosperity assured.
Many OF them, especially amongst the
more intelligent, are useful CONDUCTORS
III the Democratic party, satisfied that
the real welfare of the State can only
be obtained under a Democratic ad-
ADMINISTRATIONS. The discussions natu-
rally attending the nomination OF q
standard bearer have been ~reeonelled
aud forgotten, and through the entire
state there exists 4 feeling OF relief anu
seeulIfy. that iii the election OF our
tiOlninpe the material welfare OF our
otitte will be advanced aud protected.
since the adjournment OF The coIiVeh-
ron III Baton ItOage issues have arisen
id @Ns Congress Of the United States
aIt,tlartntis hostile TO tile sugar Interest
II Louisiana, aud knowing thai the ke-
publican party, yigliatit aud unscfupu-
EE ~
soas, Mil ~etiItstvol ~ poison the mibds
oI u%htilinhIfig iuen, more e~specialiy Us
We are Oh the eve OF ii Presidential cleo
5iOl, this committee announces enlitliat
lcally that the Democratic party OF this
state. and the National Democratic
party of the United States is not hostile
to i sugar interest, but will earnest
III and carefully protect lt. We are
pleased to affirm that nnder Democrat
&c administration taxes have been re-
duced, education has been encouraged,
legees have been built aud railroads
have ~pr0spered and grown numerous
The future of this State lies in the
Democratic party, and our obJeci
should be to- foster d kindly feeling
among the people Of our State, TO bury
prejudice, to forbid the violation q
any constitutional provision and TO IN
sist upon the rigid, just and thorough
execution Of the laws.
This committee ~fervently appeals te
the patriotism of all Democrats, and te
all good citizens, % east at The coming
election Tor State officers ~ large
vote as possible, iii order that our sis
ter States aud the National Democratic
party uf the United States may know
that i'd the Presidential election ths
vote of Leuisiaua will be and q unit
Democratic throughout.
By order OF the Executive Commit
tee. Il. JAsTREMsKI, President.
%. Til. TENNIsoN, Secretary.