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Editorial
January 8, 1886
Wheeling Register
Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Editorial criticizes Louisiana's legislature for moral degradation and partisan corruption, mocking the Chicago Herald's plea, predicting further disgrace upon reassembling and disrepute to the system.
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The Chicago Herald offers a pathetic howling wail for the good of the state. With the reassembling of this legislature the country is again to witness an exhibition of the same moral rule which once made the name of Louisiana odious. Residents of other states, viewing the disgraceful scenes in Baton Rouge from afar, can only be impressed with the shameful degradation, the overpowering solidness and the corrupt ravages of partisanship which makes good government in that commonwealth so relatively despicable as to bring the whole system into disrespect. Let us pray.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Louisiana Politics
Legislature Corruption
Partisanship
Baton Rouge
Moral Degradation
What entities or persons were involved?
Chicago Herald
Louisiana Legislature
Baton Rouge
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Louisiana Legislature Corruption
Stance / Tone
Sarcastic Condemnation
Key Figures
Chicago Herald
Louisiana Legislature
Baton Rouge
Key Arguments
Reassembling Legislature Will Exhibit Same Odious Moral Rule
Disgraceful Scenes In Baton Rouge Impress Other States With Shameful Degradation
Partisanship Causes Corrupt Ravages Making Good Government Despicable
Brings Whole System Into Disrespect