The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-28
MORNING PRESS.
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Tina Bee finds in Con Frank r. Nichols its
ideal Of II candidate for the Governorship OF
Louisiana. and doubts not that he will be elected
by an overwhelming majority. How can the
owl. Packard. contend against the eagle. Nichols
Our candidate is evidently the strongest man In
the State; he Is the type OF honor and loyalty
and bis administration will recall the good old
times OF native and high bred Louisiana Gov
ernors.
The Republican considers Gan Nichols nomi-
nation as death blow to the C3ushatta De
mocraey. though what it means by that IL
q problem. Its second article has also some
thing about the inevitable Coushstta it IL
brought In nolens voeus." In relation to the
Baton Rouge platform. the sincerity OF whose
professions the Republican naturally fails to be-
lieve in. Referring to the article OF tho bulletin
about the colored voters. IL says hat the Demo
Gratis do not dare to address the colored voters
individually. }fs H
The Pcovune passes in review all the noml-
Dees Of the Baton Rouge Convention and il very
well satisfied with the ticket from Governor
down. Itdoes not hesitate to say that the full
ticket carries with 1t a guarantee OF the profess
sions made tn the platform. and bears upon It's
face the promise of brilliant success.
Our neighbor is glad that there was NO talk Of
Woman's Rights at Baton Rouge. The sphere Of
woman is entirely outside Of politics. though the
average man not excepting the politician. can
not very well get along without her, They
cannot throw up their hats and hurrah for
Nichols and Witt but they can take q very
active part in the campaign. by buying votes
over with smiles. and kndling enthusiasm with
the fire from their inspiring eyes.
After day or so Of consideration. the Times
comes strongly out for the nominees OF the
Baton Rouge Convention. After indorsin9 all
the State ticket 1t expresses itself as Highly
pleased with the Congressional nominations. In
which. it believes tho convention was guided
alone by a desire to serve the bost interests oi
| the State. Ets,~s 4g ,.t
| It is equally pleased with the terseness and
practicalness OF our State platform. The senti-
mental and immsterial questions Of former
platforms have been dropped for living issues
1t sees In the demand for fair election the ars'
| real step toward q division of the colored vote
| 1t sees in the resolution TO abolish all super.
Huous Offices the purity Of the Democratic
| party which, even while It feels confident OF sue
cess. even though 1t may gain votes with these
sinecures, yet pledges itself to abolish them
when it gets into power The further pledges
| OF free schools for ALL q railroad to Texas. ETC.
| Is doing all the people. white and black. can ask
The Bulletin sees In Gen. Nicnols an exponen
OF q COURAGEOUS Independence and pure
| patriotism Appealing to popular support OF
the strength Of his personal qualities. 1t regards
Cen Nichols as an answer to the deep and pas
sionatc demand for reform and progress tina
has made itself heard through every part OF tn
State. 1t compliments Mr.. Witt as man o
tireess energy. a leader Of address. ability an'
marvellous popularity. and necessary compile
ment to Nichols strength. 1t cannot SO
where any one can neluje himsel
into belief that Hayes means reform. He ba
already promised to remove no officers. and II
his very letter OF a3eeDtance, says that he Is j
the hands Of COMMITTEES. This committee
synonymous with Zach. Chandler. who would b
our next President II Hayes were elected
The Bulletin expresses its dsapprovai oil tn
meeting OF citizens lately held at Coushatta
protest against the new Tax Collector. Sheridan
appointed by Kellogg.