Year: 1878

lhlCnianQ BeacOn,l


The first argument we have seen in oppo-
sition to the constitutional convention Is an
editorial in the Union Record, Of July 5, and
we do not considerit good oRe. The Record
assumes that the new constitution would be
Objectionable to the cOlored voters per Sc.
There Is mo reason why 1t should be Objec-
tionable to any reasonable and intelligent
person If it is framed by honest, intelligent
and patriotic men. 1t certainly could scarcely
be more Objectionable to any class of persons
than the present one Is to the best class OF
our citizens, for it would be hard to frame one
that could be. We are tired hearing our peO-
pie talk about deferring to the whims Of un-
reasonable creatures to the detrtmeDt OF the
public good.


The Record considers the advocacy of the
convention more q matter of sentiment than
argument. Sentiment is very good thing to
be guided by II a matter of fixed principle and
conviction Of public will is meant. But we
think there are many very strong arguments
in favor OF the convention, one OF which, how
ever, is sufficient for us; and that is, that the
present constitution Is not fit for a free peO-
pie to live under, and all the amending and
patching that can be done to it will never
make 1t tit.


It Is much better to prevent disgust and
discomfort in our own ranks than to cater to
the unreasonable whims of those who do not
belong in our ranks, in order to try to catch
few Radical votes. 1t is we'll known fact
that disgust and want of confidence, caused
by failure to carry out pledges made by our
party, has caused some of the best men in
New Orleans to organize a third party, in the
hope Of obtaining the relief which the Demo-
Gratis should have afforded; and there is dan
ger of their example being followed all over
the State.


East Feliclana Patriot DemocratI


We raise our voice in favor Of a new consti-
tuition for our beloved Louisiana We never
did nor never can admire the miserable abor-
tion manufactured for our subjugation by
such thieves as the Radical rasCals who des-
poiled and impoverished our State. Let US
have a new deaI-a wiping out of useless
offices, a reduction, and heavy one too, of
official salaries, and placing Of taxation at
the lowest possible figures. This is what the
people 9cij have. When this Is accomplished
then will Louisiana prosper and her people
become happy and contented. Let East Fell
ciana-the banner parish of the State-wheel
into line with the many that have already
pronounced, and in unmistakable language
IN favor OF constitutional convention.


Washington Enterprise.l


Our Democratic Legislature, in refusing to
take the vote of their constituents on the
propriety of calling a constitutional conven-
ton, have, IN our opinion invested the present
Radical production called a constitution with
a respect and dignity never intended or ex-
pected for it by its makers. However the
community at large may have been impressed
by their refusal, it is highly probable that the
motley crew lured by the prospect of plum
der and delegated by vindictive enemy to
prey upon a PROSTATE and defenseless foe,
were hardly prepared for the high compli-
ments paid the result of their labors, by