The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-10-31
A VOICE FRoM WE soUTH.

Latter from n Louisiana Republican Who
Knows whereof He speaks-Dsmooratio
outrAgss-Tho Force Bill BOEy aud "Ns-
gro Supremacy"
The following letter has been receiv-
ed by Col. G. L. Poorman, of Bellaire,
from well.known Louisianian. For
reasons that appear in tho letter his
name is withheld. The letter will be
read with interest:
Hon. G. L. POOrnan, Secretary Of S:a!e, eOluE0as'
DEAR SIR:-In my testimony as to the
great worth Of your little giant" on
the tariff, l flatter myself am judge
OF such economic issues, and for real
clearness Of exposition, stated in calm
and forcible logic, it occupies the front
rank, with no equals, and las lar as l
am AWARE no superiors. Descending
from an unbroken line OF Democratic
ancestry, from the formation OF that
once great party; born under the blight
| ing influences OF conditions that OK
listed in this state; reared amid the
same influences, certain it is strange
/ ever broke from tho moral and in
tellectual obliquity that has ever since
held supreme mastery over the Demo
cratic party.
To me it is amazing 70 read of their
indignation aroused by contemplation
OF the iniquities OF the force bill" A.
stranger TO their workings would sup
pose Thorn to be descended from
Heaven, totally incapable Of wrong
DOING While we knOW their infamy
here and elsewhere, it brings to mind
the idea OF q harlot teaching virgin
chastity The loyal people OF the
North, East and West have been con-
tent to enter protest against the
frauds practiced here. They have been
emboldened, and now have transferred
their fraudulent actions to other
fields. By this mornings papers
l see there is an attempt made by them
tU steal the vote OF Ohio through the
colored vote. Can this be true? If SO,
will vigorous protest from the colored
people here have any benefit in coun-
teracting the move?
Should it be desired by your state
committee. have them wire ex-senator
William Harper, OF this city, to that
effect.
The condition OF affairs here are as
gloomy as can well be imagined, and the
prospects for the future fail to inspire
the iaintest hope. The most glaring
frauds are practiced with an abandon.
ment OF semblance Of decency, law and
justice. And when We appeal to them
derisive laughter is their most respect
full reply to DO looked for. We have
men who are regarded in private life as
examples for the youth to follow, and
were you to approach them asking CO.
operation in a transaction having the
slightest appearance OF dishonor, the
chances are ten to one you would be
knocked down. But when 1t comes ito
preserving white supremacy" they
have not the least hesitancy in stuffing
a ballot box or forging returns! Men
leading in all kinds OF church work, to
all intents and purposes devout follow
ers OF the meek and lowly Jesus; hus-
bands Of pure and devoted wives;
fathers OF lovely, sweet, beautiful
daughters, moral upright sons, the
hope OF our country; never allowing
chance to escape to pirate in the ears Of
the negro their superior intellect, and
to remind these poor creatures that this
is white mans government" is not
conclusive, proceed to make it so, by
diabolical deeds condemned by all peo-
pie who have vestage of humanity.
These same psalm-singing-scoundrels
who have mortal fear OF negro dom
nation" see no wrong in cohabiting
with colored women, raising negro chill
dren, who in after years must be shot
down to preserve white supremacy!
My dear sir, the Republicans OF the
north do not know what courage is re-
CURED to remain true to the faith in
the SOUTH II you had to endure the
one-half OF it the present administra-
ton would end the existance of the
party.
have been made to feel the effect OF
their displeasure, in every way possible,
and were it known l had written this
letter still more would feel it.
Yet what | write is susceptible OF in
conference.-the proof.