The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-03-29

the Recort1-The Republican Ticket
Ward Elections.
NEW ORLEANS. Marsh u. 1884.
ED1roR CHIEF:
The general belief is that the elements
have coDspired to wreak some ven.
geance upon Louisiana. II not. why is il
that when the Mississippi is providing itt
banks and leaping over them, threatening
destruction to hundreds Of happy homes
men and beasts and thousands Of acres o1
titled lands, the waters from above in copi.
GUS showers, descend, aud the winds blow;
powerfully abetting the diminutlEe craw.
fish in tearing down the barriers of safety
Only few weeks ago the praises of oul
"levee Governor" were sounded by asso.
ciates, but alas, where are those levees now
OF course the levees were 90 sound as fresh
earth structures usually are, and the States
executive department is not expected to
control the Mississippi, but this overflow
will prove to be damp one III many re-
spects. In New Orleans restless feeling
has prevailed, and although the daily as
surance of no danger has been given from
City Hall, eyes have rested upon bits OF
loose plank, unhingable doors, skiffs, etc.,
with view to possible necessities. Twice
| the alarm was sounded-once from Carroll
| ton and once from the sixth district, but
hundreds came promptly to the rescue and
closed the threatening gap. The daily news
from the country is dispiriting to business
| circles, in sympathy with those in distress,
or who promise soon to be, and the stage
of water in the river is an absorbing topic.
Your readers have been informed that
the sugar planters of Louisiana have ap-
pointed a central committee with view to
all political action it may be deemed nec-
essary to advance their interests. One Of
the objects is to oppose the election of
members of the General Assembly who con-
template voting for United States sena-
tor not in accordance with them. They
should turn their attention to special case
of importance. It is becoming customary
for country conventions to pass resolutions
favoring the reelection Of Hon. B. F.
Jonas to the United States Senate. Re-
Gently, in letter to Chairman Jastremski
of the Democratic State Central Committee,
giving reasons for his inability otake part
in the present State campaign, he makes
this allusion to President Arthur: 1.-THE
people will not soon forget that the last
river and harbor bill Containing the ap-
preparation for the Mississippi river) was
vetoed by a Republican president The
record shows that q gigantic raid on the
treasury, condemned By the leading press
Of both political parties of The country.
ANA which depended largely for It's success
on coercing the Mississippi river interest
to its support, was defeated by the veto of
President Arthur. It was universally re-
garded as one of the best and wisest
acts of his administration. The President
has repeatedly urged Mississippi appropria-
tions, sent several messages to Congress
and signed bills placed before him ON
the subject. The Chambers of Commerce
of New Orleans, Vicksburg and other cities
of the valley have cordially approved and
thanked the President by special resolu-
tions adopted. Now comes Senator of
Louisiana with an ungenerous, discourte-
GUS attempt to pervert the record for parti-
san uses. Do the sugar planters believe
that Senator Jonas can in Washington be
all suavity in appeals to the President and
his political party in Louisiana exhibit in-
gratitude for fayors received by his con-
stituents, and long continue to be that
efficient representative at the National
Capital which the sugar and levee inter-
ests require2 IfPresident Arthur be not
mis- own successor the probabilities are that
an equally liberal and sound Republican
will be, and United States Senator with
little less of pugnacious Bourbonism than
Mr.. Jonas puts on parade, and as much of
scholar and statesman % Randall Glib
son has proven to be, should be sent on
from Louisiana.
The withdrawal Of Messrs. John 81. Stone,
nominee for Auditor, and DR.. Duperier,
nominee for State Treasurer on the Re-
publican ticket, has given the State Gen.
tral executive committee the opportunity,
under the resolution of the State conven-
ton, to put on Republican names in their
places and remedy serious defect in it's
composition. There is no use in trying to
mix oil with water, and no possible advan-
tage can result from carrying the names Of
Democrats without pledges on Republican
tickets. Mr.. II. Bonzano of New Orleans
has accepted the nomination for State
Treasurer in letter which does credit
even to Unionist and Republican of good
record as citizen and official. Mr.. Alfred
Shaw is qualified for the Attorney General
ship, ia also Unionist and Republican.
The Republican ticket is now equal and
possibly superior to the Democratic one, in
the popularity, ability and personal integ-
rity of the candidates. Every Republican
may register, work and vote for the ticket
as now constituted, with the assurance that
it is worthy Of all efforts to elect it. And
no citizen of Louisiana tired Of ring rule,
shameless manipulations of the ballot
boxes, destruction of the public school sys-
TEN and the uncertain attitude of Democ-
racy on protective tariff questions, need
hesitate one moment in giving it prefer
ence over it's competitor. Let these cit-
zens join, become part and parcel, bring
their wealth and intelligence where it vii!
be welcomed, and unity mind and muscle
in the work Of securing better government
for Louisiana.
To morrow the ward elections will show
whether Fitzpatrick is boss of New Orleans
or whether somebody else is. More anon.