New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-09-30
NEW ORLEANS WEDNESDAY:
The Comprouiso Parish Ticket.


The new polit ical era into which we have
Just entered-an era which is calculated to
bring harmony, l,eaca and prosperity to
this country-mak es it necessary to enter
into an analysis of the parish compromise
ticket, showing the symmetry and strength
of the ticket, and at The same time taking
a view of the personnel. And PREDATORY to
these remarks, let US say that the cOmpro-
mise ticket is the offspring OF popular
uprising of the people irrespecti tive of polit-
ioal atfiliatiOns-the result Of the indigna-
ton of a long suffering people Of both races.
1t is the combined work of beth Repnb-
licans and Democrats, of the coIorsd man
and the white man, who have resOlV ed that
so far as our local affairs are concerneC, they
are determined to act for themselves, and
to throw overheard professional office seek
ers to be, like Jonas, swallowed by the
whale" Of public indignation. Firally,
that 1t is the winning card, where hearts
are trumps and where victory is certain.
The first candidate for the Legislature ss
Mr.. Ed. McCollum, young gentleman who
has never meddled in politics. planter by
occupation, who employs q large number
OF laborezs, and is generally beloved by
them: man who is the soul Of honor.
and IN point of intellect and education has
tew euperlors IN our parish. He is Ito the
manner born," and is fully identified with
the interests of this community.
Then comes as another candidate for the
Legislature II. w. II. Keys, the acknowl-
edged leader OF the cOlOred mems rights.
Mr.. Keys has served in several capacities
in this parish--first as sheriff, and in that
position gave general satisfaction, in proof
OF which is his election to the last Legisla-
ture. AS member Of the Legislature Mr..
Keys needs no comment from Us. He al
ways performed his duties fearlessly. and
for the benefit of his constituents. No man
can ever point to one instance where Mr..
Keys was ever guilty of putting up one OF
those little Jobs" SO frequently gotten up
OF late years by individuals for their own
benefit or aggrandizement.
The candidate for parish Judge, Hon.
James l.. Belden, is q young gentleman who
has served this community in various posi-
tiOns. always to the interest of the commu.
nifty. tie is courteous gentleman-a law.
yer of fine attainments-and withal has
ever been a strong and fruitful Republican,
and not one Of these ''repentant sinners"
who have only recently joined the Repubi.
car fold ostensibly for principles sake. but
really to get office. We are happy to see
that Judge Belden will again grace the
judicial ermine in this parish.
Our candidate for sheriff, Amos Simms,
Esq, has served as sheriff for short period.
A colOred man of intelligence, true and
tried Republican, he is eminently qualified
to fill the place to which the people call
him. By his courteous and gentlemanly
behavior, both as an individual and an Off
Ger. Mr.. Simms has endeared himself to all
the citizens of this parish.
Our candidate for coroner, James Madi-
son. Esq, is at once the pride and comfort
of the colored people Of the parish. He
has never before had 'fair shake," but
when he does we predict that the illustrious
name of James Madison will shine with re-
newed lustre.
The three first candidates for police
Jurors. Messrs. Shaffer, Robichaux and
Tennent are gentlemen we'll known and re-
spected in this community for their integ-
rity. The other two. Dick Waterman, q
coiored mechanic, and Jordan Stewart,
colored field laborer, are men who, although
they have never figured politically, are we'll
known in the community. are generally
liked and respected. Taking the ticket all
in all, We think the people Of this commu-
nifty can congratulate themselves on the re-
suit. The executive committees of both
the Republican and Peoples party. in their
deliberations. showed Judgment, wisdom
and patriotism, and are entitled to the last
ing gratitude Of the people of this parish
for giving them such q successful and ire
proschable eticket.-Ierrebonne Banner.