The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-07-26
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Elitor Bhietia-Never was there tim.
when Judgment should be eXerc ised with MOI,
care, in the selection Of the men who are t.
represent us in the next Congress, than in tht
coming election.
Since the wal Louisiana has never been rep
resented in the National Legislature by hel
own sons. Carpet-baggers, adventures and
negroes, ignorant and corrupt all of them
have, through the interference of Federal
bayonets, been thrus- into the United States
Senate and House Of Representatives, and
traudently claimed to speak for Louisiana
when not one Of them have entertained a
| thought, sentiment or an opinion i'll cOnso-
nance with the people they protested to repre-
sent. Strangers in the State outcasts from then
own country, disreputable iii character, bank
rnpt in reputation, panpers in intellect and
parasites upon society, they have presumed to
play the role of Representatives and claim as
their constituents the intelligent and respec:a-
bic people Of Louisiana, when in fact, they
represent nothing but negro votes.
out upon such frauds We have had enough
Of such men as Sypher, Sheldon, West, Oar
rail- Morey and Smith, and the day for con-
signing them to the innermost depths Of
ODllNlOn mas arrived
We have now an opportunity to elect gen
tiemen of character, intelligence and probitv
who will reflect credit upon their State and
do honor to themselves in the halls of Con-
greSs.
In the First District there is Gen. Randall
Lee Gibson, scholar, IA soldier and gentle
man, who will fill any position with dignity
and efficiency Of extensive acquaintance
with Northern politicians and Congressman,
and business connections with Northern
houses, as well as large property interests in
his own State, ] know of no one more suita-
bic or available at this time to represent Us Of
the FIRST Congressional District
For the Second District, in looking over the
entire territory, there is no one who would
shed more lustre by his brilliant talent, his
Robert H. MARI Esq As lawyer, he is
without superior as a statesman, he is broad
and liberal in his views, and as a man. he is
emphatcally suns pe,u ct sans refrDche. In
him Louisiana would find a representative that
our people might well take pride, and feel that
III him they have one who can justly claim to
be one of the people he pretends to represent
Another name suggests itself to me, in
thinking over the list of suitable candidates,
and il is that of gallant son Of Louisiana,
young and talented, Gen Frank Nichols. The
Third District can put him forward with an
assurance that his name will be powerful
one in the campaign Personally popular and
spotless in reputation, he would give strength
to any ticket
Judge L. c. Manning, of Rapides looms
up rs the shining light to represent the Fourth
District in Congress The reputation of this
distinguished lawyer and jurist is such as to
require no word OF commentator from me.
Evsly one knows that in him Louisiana would
have an able and eloquent Congressman.
The Fifth District can boast of ii gentleman
whose talents az an orator and whose abilities
as lawyer are everywhere recognized
You G, energeric and devoted to his State and
party, no better candidate can be put forward
than Maj. Benz. Spencer. His name would
create an enthusiasm that would be sure to
call out every white voter in the District, and
give success to the ticket.
For the Sixth District, the people of ST
Landry would rejoice to see as the Represcn-
tative of their district, Dir. Taylor, Il large
planter, an old resident and an accomplished
gentleman, his influence would be felt and
his services would be valuable to the whole
State.
With a delegation like this: Gibson, Mari,
Nichols, Manning, Spencer and TAYLOR, Lou
siana might feel that she was the equal in
Congress- of any State in the Union And we
believe the whole North would be glad to
welcome such gentlemen as associates i'll place
IF that kind Of trash that has succeeded in
an admission in the halls Of the |
national Congress.
| throw out these names, Mr.. Editor, simply |
Is a suggestion, and in order to set the people |
thinking over the names of those who should |
De brought forward as candidates. There are
many other worthy and talented gentlemen in |
he State who would do equal credit to them |
selves and State if elected, but he names have
seem peculiarly fitted for the po-
'ition at this stage Of our political history.
LOUISIANA
Boss TWEED. The Commissioners of Chair
les and Correction have authorized improve
nents to be made in the prison quarters Of
VIM. NJ. Tweed owing to the representations
If physicians and the Warden of the Peniten-
larry. They will in day or two remove Tweed |
o a larger room. This room is about ten bv /
wenty feet in an area on the second floor and |
las three windows looking out from it on the
liver. 1t is to be fitted up with the same fur
liture used in Tweeds former room on the |
second floor front This furniture belongs to |
Tweed. There are a double bed, lounges,
hospital and arm chairs Office revolving chair /
md one or two tables. Before Tweed can be
emoved, his new quarters will be rendered
more secure, and the Warden is now having
Dom newly-bolted and barred. At present
Tweed performs the duties Of Orderly in the !
hospital, administering medicine, assisting
he Doctor in the cases that require an Order
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