The New York herald., 1870-11-08
THE CAMPAIGN IN LOUISIANA.

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 9, 1870.
The registration has closed throughout the State.
When 1t Ii borne IN mind that the registrars we're
all appointed by the republican Governor ana that
the time, place and mode of registration we're en-
tirely under the control OF the Republican State
Committee, whose secretary chief registrar, 1t
Will not be deemed surprising that the radicals
claim large majority on the reglstration-a few
hours Will show how Justly. In the city the most
amusing lodges were resorted TO to pack the voting
list. The colored voters were rushed through
during tho first few days. and a. soon as they were
oil registered the ONCE would be moved somewhere
else, under the plea OF giving the rest
OF the ward fair chance to register few
knowing where 1t was moved to. Would-be
democratic voters were thus kept dancing
about from pillar to post TIL they gave
up the fgais atls pursuit in despair. Some of the
registration offices kept moving back TIL tney
finally brought up In the swamps where none but a
city surveyor could find them. The entire registra-
tlon Of New Orleans was 35, 0O0-5000 less than In
1885. the city, Of course, will be carried by the
radicals; but they might have gained safer ana
more substantial victory with half the 1nesstng
There has been marvellous
CHANGE OF SENTIMENT
in the community within the last few months. No
more striking Illustration OF this fact could be ar
forded than was witnessed the other night when
three companies Of artillery, forming part OF the
newly enrolled State militia, were reviewed ON Lafa
yette square. The men. almost without exception,
were ex-members OF the historical Washington
Arrillery whose gallant deeds often shed lustre on
the Confederate Their old drill MASTER Colonel
SquireS, was once more at his post, ana they
were ewed by General L0ngstreet Mayor Flan-
ders and Administrator Deassize, colored men,
ber OF the city government Surely more curious
conjunction than the hero of Seven Pines, the radi
cal MAYOR and the c0ored Administrator Of Public
BnGngs passing Ia revew pa nnaoh nds @ OF a eauon
fought against, can scarcely be imagined The soft
ening down Of the old bitter feeling pervadcs all
classes except the chronlcay turbulent and ill-dis
posed. Ex-Uon1scation and Cotton Bureau Agent
ana ex-Military Governor Flanders will poll many
democratic as republican votes In the municipal
election. Seven years ago no man more gene
rally held up to execraton IN Louisiana.
THE CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES.
The candidates Tor Congress are as tollows:-
il. II. syphor Louis s. Marlin (ssort ,er)
..., A. W. Walker oonhNerml
sc B. 6arr.li. bailey.
D. Frank Morey .........J u. Watkins
General Sypher will be remembered as having so
forciDIy illustrated the slip between the cup and the
lip Uy being elected from the last Congress Just as he
had taken the book in hand 10 be sworn in. His
strong republican district, and his chances are
helped by the personal unpopularlty OF the demo-
Louis ST. Martin, on the other hand tcandldate for
the short term, Is one oil The most courteous pol
Louisiana before the anu was elected again ,n
1868, but was not allowed to take his seat. The
same dlsqualhcations tnat acted then may once
more defeat his amDiuOn.
General Sheldon has virtually walk over in the
Second district and VIII be reelected. His popular
ity IS equal on both SIDES and his personal character
is as good as Cspsar's wifes. The democrats nomi-
mated against him Mr.. George A. FOsdiok, a highly
respected merchant president OF the New Orleans
Chamber OF Commences; but Mr.. Fosdick has retired,
leaving Sheldon In possession of the field with the
exception Of the nominal candidalure OF John A.
Walsh, a boiling republican, who Will probably not
go to the poll
tants the 1868 election, and neither gained his
seat. Mr.. Darrall Is an ex Freedmen's Bureau
agent and q native OF some down East state; Mr.
Bailey Is a local lawyer OF uncompromlsing preJu-
dlces and bitter animosities. There Will be q close
contest III this district.
In me Fourth aIstrict the radical chances are
hugely improved by the retirement OF @. @. Antoine
a cOlored candidate first chosen by the republican
convention. McCleery. who takes his place, IL
eX-arDy oficer; but 1t Is just possible that Judge
Ryan, the democratic nominee, may get the inside
track. In many Of the parishes in the district there
Into clubs, and wnerc this Is the the coiored
men, as a rule, will vote with their employers
Judge Ryan Was elected In 1868, bur Ousted be-
cause he belonged to a militia company before the
war, which company, with the exception Of himself,
were subsequently mustered into the Confederate
army.
In the Fifth district Frank Morey, the republican
nominee, was also contestant IN 1888. He was a
Freedmen's Bureau agent the district he Is run
ping Tor. Mr.. Watkins, his opponent, Is compare
tiyeiy unknown.
THE STATE AND MUNICIPAL TICKETS.
usually OF no general interest," present some points,
especially as Affecting the question OF color which
may render them worth giving. They VIII occupy
DuE line or two. Here they 3re:-
State Treasurer. James D. Blair 49, A. Dubrclct coli
State Auditor. Allen Jumo =. Graham.
Mayor New Oreans-L. A. WIitz. BenJ II. Flanders
Admin 6 has Iss: eo
Admin'r Assess-
ments Samuel Barnes H Bougans
Civil sheriff Thomas l.. Maxwell C. S. Sauvinet (co
Criminal sherir. John robn.. A. Mascot tcoD.
THE PLATFORMS
OF both parties present particular points OF dis
similarity. The democratic platform Is the radical
platform or last year. equal rights and negro sut-
frage included; the radical platform Is what VIII be
the democratic platform next year.
Will THERE BIZ QUIET ELECTION?
Turbulent men and the Young Democracy say
no-that they intend TO carry the city at all
hazards; general public sentiment says yes The city
sporadic visitation OF yellow fever (now entirely
gomez and cannot afford a riot. BESIDES sncii
sweeping powers are vested in the Governor that
at the first indication OF intended violence he can
stop the whole election and appoint men to fill
every position except the Congressman. some
disturbance there IL sure to be. We are never with
out 1t N New Orleans; but do not anticipate any
serious trouble some Of the republican papers have
attempted to make political assassination out Of
| the melancholy and Inexpcsble suicide OF the
| United States District Attorney "a. b. Longl the
| friend ana pupil OF Judge Hoar. The medical evi-
| dence, however, has efTectualy disposed OF that
assumption One or two colored men have been shot
by democratic professions. but thus far there is
indication Of general attempt at intimidation. The
indications are that the 7th November viii pass or
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