The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-22

! his confreres but as O representative OF the
casges Wh9 constitute the bone and neW Of
| smred that be will perform the duties OF the
| office with fidelity.
| MAJOR J. r. ALCEE GAUTHREAUK, CIVIL SHERIFF.
The Democratic Conservative candidate for
the Office Of Civil Sheriff OF Orleans parish at the
approaching election. Major j. r. Alcee Gau-
threaux. ts too well known here to need any OK
to the Of the parsh for bis
firm devotion to Democ attic Conservative prin-
cples, he Is equally remarkable for an energy
those measures Of detail In the work and pre-
paratit which is, essential to success at the
polls Major aauthreaux is e native Of the par
ish OF Assumption. In this State. Having been
born 1s47; ne Is yet In the prime Of youthful life.
When only fifteen years of age he went into the
II st an yer1aa n It
I'll the close Of the war. He was wounded In bat
Ito several times but served Notwithstanding
until h t had ceased: While on the re.
tired list in consequence Of his wounds. he held
the rank OF major, although only eighteen years
Soon after the war he engaged In journalism
and became editor Of that staunch Democratic
1niewspaper, the Pioneer, of ASSUMPTION, pub
ishhd ct Nsapqeonye In which capacity, be
and vigor not often surpassed. During 1874
he organized the Bureau Of Canvassing and
frauds In registration, committed by the Repub-
again superintendent Of this bureau: When
that time he was not discouraged but continued
manfuly and cheeril!y to struggle for. his
partys ascendeney. giving months of his time,
day and night. to the securing of this object.
and this gratuitously. His withdrawal In favor
Of Mr. Handy for The civil sheriffalty In 1876
(although no held the balance of power between
two. candidates, before the convention! was
decided upon. therefore for the, sake Of harz
mony and what he thought the best interests
Of his party. Absent in New York city when
the present campaign opened. Mr.. Gauthreaux.
against the advice of friends who urged him
not to return to Louisiana came back and at
once entered upon the work Of his party In
directing and SUPPORT intending registration and
election dc ails. having been appointed chair
Of Its affairs. In this work he is now energetic
ally engaged Mr.. Gauthreaux's fidelity and
usefulness In this Indispensable service 1t is
unnecessary to speak Of He was q pioneer In
the work of overthrowing Radical rule in
Louisiana as far back as 1868, and his force has
voters will recognize their Indebtedness to this
untiring and undismayed 1aborer In the cause
preston to their appreciation Of him.
JOHN FITZPATRICK. CRIMINAL sHERIFF.
aged thirty-four years born In New Orleans; Il
carpenter and builder by trade; was elected
clerk of court In 1872; served with credit in the
Legislature Of 87678. whore he was always
found at his post, watchful Of the interests of
his constituents.
Der of benevolent organizations. BY Kindness
to the poor and by devoting much Of his limo
and means to serving the interests of the in
dustrial classes he has secured degree OF pop
uarity and brings to The support Of the ticket
positive folio ing that will largely contribute
to success In November