The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-05-10

DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATEs-The nominees OF
the Democratic Baton Rouge Convention replied as
follows to the announcement of their nomination by
the committee appointed for that purpose
New ORLEANS, May 8, Is49.
ceip of your letter Of this date informing me that have
been nominated by the convention of the democratic party
Of the State for the office Of Governor at the election in
Whilst accept with great ddsnce this token of par
my CONVICTION that owe my present nomination more to
s a ns s Of
friends, more compeent and more deserving would have
will and BE- the aGe chee"y
my nd hon Of the the
State of Louisiana manifest their confidence in by cast
moi fail to appreciate this mark Of their confidence and will
5s s .nd the Of chief to Of TIE
State to meet the Just expectations of my fellow
the demoeao party Of my native State for the hshest Of
fee the gift of the people Of Stae-an honor too
humble individual must acknowledge to be,
tons the character of which have language adequate
deem it, gentlemen. unnecessary to trouble you this
time with my opinions upon the important political
tons that divide the great political parties of
try because have often expressed them, that,
presume they sufficiently known throughout the Slate
am democrat from principle not from interest have
been became old enough to judge Of such
matters Tor myself and my experience goes far to confirm me
In my early Impressions
Ia conclusion allow me- gentlemen. to express my graft.
uue TO YOU Tor the attering manner which you have
been pleased to communicate the decision of the conven
gard and esteem. JOSEPH WALLER.
To Messrs Alex Walker Casimer Lacoste, Chas Du.
tllet, 0. Arroyo, and John M. Bell.
New ORLEANS, May g. IS49
Genaemen--l have Just received your letter, informing
me that was nominated for the office of Lieutenant Gov
ernor OF Louisiana, by the Democratic Convention which
assembled at Baton Rouge on the 9TH Instant Permit
gentlemen, to thank you, and through my BROTHER
democrats oil the Convention for this laerlng and honor
ceptng the nomination, appeal to my fellow citizens to
extend to their indulgence for any deficiency OF ability
may EXHIBIT in dcbarging the duties of the office which
they would elevate and be assured that of zeal
For the kind in which you have this commu.
nicaon me. beg you to receive, gentlemen my heart
felt thanks and joining with the hope that the demo-
cratic ticket inscribed is with the honorable of
the candidates whom have named for the offices of
Governor and Auditor, may succeed by triumphant
lonty, remain, gentlemen your faithful ana respectful TEL
low citizen and servant, j. Il. PLAUCHE.
New ORLEANS, May s, 1919.
GcnHemen-I have this moment received your eosnmuni
cation, Coated todsy) which inform that the
Democratic Convention, held at Baton Rouge on the 9TH
inst had nominated the candidate OF The party for
the office of udior of Public Accounts Whilst accepting
the nomination, must say that it compliment which
appreciate highly and for which am extremely gIa' ef.
will use all honorable 10 be elected and if elected,
viii serve the State 10 The utmost OF my zeal and abilities,
sparng pans to promote, much viii lie within my
province, the great principles and OF the demo
cratic party upon which, firmly believe. depend the pros
pery of beloved country and the durability of free
institutions.
For yourselves gentlemen accept sincere thanks for
the kind terms in which you have been pleased
cate to the of the convention. With great respect
youI obedient servant ZtEoN LEp0ux, il.