The weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1872-1882, 1874-06-20

directing the election to- be had owe
again.
Sound Republicans are desirous O
nothing but the unity Of the party
Mr.. Deslonde and his friends agreed K
abide by the order of the State Su
preme authority, and so conscious were
they of their overwhelming majority:
that, beyond the selection of candi
dates, no steps were taken toward any
unusual action. But, the wing led
here by Mr., Wharton, acting unde,
the inspiration of self-appointed man
ayers in New Orleans, adopted the
most vigorous measures to secure sue
cess. The President OF the Parish
Police Jury, is Charles Brulle, who,
although the Democratic candidate
for State Senator in 1872, has recently
lat Wharton's instigation), been ap.
pointed to that place; all the influence
of which, has been given unsparingly
to aid in the success of his patron.
The incumbents Of the offices of Tax
Collector, Assessor, Parish Judge,
Parish Attorney, are all persons who
are either new recruits to the Republi-
can party, or else destitute of influence,
who have been appointed at Mr..
Wharton's suggestion, and who, con-
sequently exercise all their patronage
to oppose the very large majority of
the Republicans.
tits notorious that the officials =; :,
whom have referred have been COM
PEELED to 'tput up" money in order to
bribe such mercenary men as they
could purchase. Equally notorious is
it, that illegal and extraordinary privil-
eges have been given to such store-keep-
ers as would either work for, or give
money to the delegates acting in Whar-
toms interest. Persons occupying the
places ct Justices of the Peace, have
been told that if they would dare re-
fuse their support to Mr.. Wharton,
that the hitter would have them re-
moved. .~.. q.
This Mr.. Wharton claims openly
and publicly that he is at once the re-
preventative of the Customlouse in
terest and of Governor Kellogg, and
that both those influences are with
him-first, to secure his selection as
President of the Parish Committee,
and then as Congressman from this
District. ..,,:.;
The open allies of Mr.. Wharton are
Mr.: Charles E. Halstead-a lively
youth who,. by twenty years of study
and care may possibly become teller
ably acute local politician, and Mr..
Geo. B. Loud, the Superintendent Of
Education Of this (Third) Division.
The Platform openly announced by
Mr. Wharton is, opposition to Office
being given to colored Republicans;
and on Saturday night last, this Mr..
Wharton, announced in q public
speech made at the Office Of the JUS
tice of the Peace, ed. Wilson,, in the
Fourth Ward Of this parish, that he,
(Wharton), ''was against Mr.. Pinch
back being Senator, because Pinch
back was no longer a Republican,"
This impudent declaration was heard
by john Caryille,. ESQ.,, q Justice of
the Peace. OF the parish; George Ran
dolph and Joseph Perkins, Esqrs., of
New orleans, the Hon. P. g. Deslonde,
Secretary of State, and Others, each
and all Of whom will swear to the fact
Mr.. Geo. B. Loud was also present,
and, although he is actively working
with tie enemies Of Senator Pinchbaek
and VIGOROUSLY opposed to the Ex-
Governor, it was disgusting to witness
the silence with. which Loud assented
to this insult to Gov. Pinchbaek, who
had signed Louds bond, and thereby
procured his freedom. r4 IA.
Secretary Of State, Dealonde, is here,
and his friends are nightly holding
meetings in every part Of the parish.
These gatherings are largely attended
and addressed by Joseph Perkins, Of