The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-07-28
The Governor Elect of Virp;r;.

As the character and utterances of this ;na;..,
are OF considerable interest at this time, we sronn
following paragraphs descriptive of him: Vie
Governor Walker, of Virginia, said in sn
Bnghampton, New York, that his election wss
triumph of the reconstruction measures over Tie
baggers. He said in New York that the Rannh,p PEI.
party i'll the North made great mistake in not o
ing his election as Il Republican victory. a'a'
IN o. Republican
Walker, the recently elected Governor of v;r,i.,
has been interviewed at New York by reporters Of Ivy
the Herald and Times, and the story told to each
essentially different To the reporter of the Herald
said that he was opposed by Boutwell,, Creswel aas
the whole list of negropholites to him of the Times
stated that be regarded his triumph in Virginia as IL.
triumph of the National Administration and was mas
with Gen. Grant and in accord with his Adminstrat
in regard to every question Of public policy upon wh
action had thus far been taken etc On this the Her
takes him to task and classes him +" as one Of thoss
slippery politicians who occasion may require DEM
to-day what they proclaimed yesterday.
New Orleans Times.
Gilbert Carleton Walker, who was on Tuesday 50
triumphantly elected Governor of the Old Dominion
is native of Bnghamton in this State, and is thirty
seven years of age. He educated at Hamilton
College, Clinton n Y at which institution he eradn-
ated with honor in 1854 Adopting the law as his pro
fesson he practiced awhile Oswego, Tioga county
Meanwhile he took some interest and part in politics
earnestly espousing the Democratic faith He was
frequently sent as delegate Democratic State Con
ventons and was leader among the young Democ
racy. Not content with country practice Mr.. Walker
removed to Chicago, hung out his single, and soon
acquired large and lucrative business in his profess
sion. a
In 1865, just az the was closing, Mr.. Walker
took up his abode in Norfolk, Va, and in short time
became largely identified with the commercial inter.
ests of his adopted city HeGas elected President of
the Exchange National Bank, position he still holds
Last year he went to Liverpool a representative Of
the commercial men of Norfolk, with view of fur.
thering their interests by way Of direct trade While
abroad, Mr.. Walker visited Constantnople ard other
portions of the far East -E
In the election for members OF the Constitutional
Convention of Virginia, Mr. W, then resident Of the
State selected the conservative candidate for
the Norfolk district but by the aid of the iron clad
oaths and the Federal bayonets, his opponent, the
well-known negro Dr. Bayne, elected. Mr.
Walker has always been Democrat Of the conserva
tive school, In physique he is of large Frame un inch
or two over six feet in height, has piercing black
eye, and is called the handsomest man in Virginia
Those who know him best attribute to him e1ecu
tive ability New York World,
THE MOBILE TRIRUNE.-Ths paper, which has al
along taken sides in politics, but advocated the
principles ennnciated by the Imperalist newspaper
now lays aside for the nonee, its animosty to ths
Democratic party for purposes of temporary expedi
ency. We are glad to this. Whatever the error:
of this organisation genteel man in the South has
anywhere else to CO. under the present Of affairs
Even those who had entertained life long preudiees
against the party have been forced by the extremity
the into utilization with n. At present, fighting
on the outside only operate harm to the South
literally, those who not for us are agans. u.s. This
paper had probably as strong preudices to
as the Tribune, but what course was left u.s. The
Tribune says -g "
" The preservation of unity among our people is
above all else that which it is necessary to saliva
ton to be preserved The battle once begun in good
earnest no matter by what process it brought on
we must meet its storm with undivided front.
Whatever may be our individual opinions let us be
inspired by one feeling in opposition to mongresn
Whatever may be the species of weapon adopted, let
US all WELD it to the best of ability. When the
campaign is over, may held another consultation"
The PINE BLUFF RAILRoAD.-A convention largely
attended by delegates from Jefferson, Drew, Ashley,
and Pulaski counties, Arkansas, held at Pine
Bluff on the 10th of May, to consider the building of
the Pine Bluff and New Orleans railroad The feast
bity Of the project and the necessity of putting it
the meeting, and the champions of the road
sequently considerably eated Morehouse parish, La,
has also met to consider the project, and will take
active part in securing subscriptions and pushing for
ward the enterprise The Legislature of Arkansas has
granted $4,000 per mile to build the road the line
Of that State, whence it is proposed to be extended
Red river. In addition this the citizens of Jefer
son. Drew, and Ashley countless in Arkansas will make
liberal subscriptions in land and money. Carroll par
ish is moving to offer such inducements in the way of
land and subscriptions to the company to
make preliminary surveys, and to bring the road down
the Bayou Macon plateau and to intersect the Vicks
burg and Shreveport railroad in that parish Vicks
burg should move and endeavor to terminate the road
here 1t will open up rich section thckly settled
and of varied production Give the heart of the cot
ton region Of Arkansas good throughfare to Vicks
burg where river and rail will bear her products to the
world, and the Red river extension will be lost sight
of Vieksburg should bestir herself without delay
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