The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-24
IlE PUBLIC PULSE.
now 1T BEATS FOR LOUIS
A. WILTZ.
The Rumble Of the Ogden "Boom'
Drowned by the Roar OF
the Witt Wave.

The DEMOCRAT had not intended to embark
| y the novel. and, as we believe, unnecessary
/ sre,ness OF interviewing merchants and pro
,.saional men on the subject of the merits OF
~ rival candidates for the nomination OF
governor before the Democratic convesltlon,
tobe held October 8, at Baton Rouge, bat the
.ubittous attempt Of the Picayuse, III that
dIreetIon, and the misconceptions to which 1t
may give rise, have concluded lis IN
dvlnp o few interviews with leading
etizsps who believe that Gov. Wiltz should
boar the banner OF the party at the next
epction.
We have had for some time large list Ct
aolld merchants and professional men to
whom we were authorized to refer ns indor-
I'M and supporting Governor Wiltz. But,
appreciating the great repugnance entertain
al BY these gentlemen to having their names
naraded III newspapers have refrained from
nairg them, and present the follow
inp Interviews now, only to correct any
arropeolls impression that the wealth and in
tellirencs or the com -nunity are supporting
t1au. Ogden. Gov. Wiltzs looks to 10 one
elsss for his support but to the whole people
~-Ing
CAPITALIST 1t Is his proudest claim to re-
spect and confidence that In the many re-
sponsible and honorable positions occupied
by him he has meted out to all classes the
same measure OF courtesy, respect and justice
With this brief prologue we give the Views
Of q few of the pronounced friends of Louis
A. WITT. The marked contrast OF these in
terviews with those published In the PIC, both
in tone and general character, VII strike the
. most casual reader. Magnamity Is 4 charae
taristic which seems TO actuate not >,:iy Gov
Wilts but all of his friends.
FERDINAND MARKS.
N the Arm OF Lehman, Abraham Il Co, favored
lid nomination OF Gov. Wil.z becans' he cou.
sidared him experienced la the management OF
public affairs-more than any other man in the
st M'T has been ong tme ena IN Iord pup
sgainst his character or integrity. He has been
ID dellberntiee bo oIies with me. and | have al-
eood Hs il q man Of fine administrative Ca
pacity, firm and upright. as eauabla OF saying
bot rs yes. and ~ q presid ng officer was al
sys ssys Of Ills bterest @ opponens With a my
Mnliration for Gen. Ogden. think his candida
10 locul dtassnsion5 Of O character to enable the
country to carry away the priz5.o
MEssRs. MEYER. wEIs CO..
one OF the largest cotton houses In the city,
were called upon. but none Of The members Ct
the firm were In the city. However, Mr. III. VI.
DEMoCnAT reporter that he had been authorized
by the firm by telegraph to pronounce Hon. l..
"A. Wiltz the choice OF the house.
JOHN HOLMES. ESQ.
0f John Holmes & Co.. proprietors Of the Union
ton as to VINO Of the candidates for the Demo
cratic noniDatton for Governor he favored.
said: II am for Wiltz., We need politician at
Nilz that he II q politician. for he Is @ poor
man and might have been rich one II be had
acted dishonesty or taken advantage Of the
aons s' he m has as held gave him. Nothing can be
said against him. either AS man or a Doif
slciad. When he WAS last candidate before q
am for him now aud will work to secure bis
domination, as think he Is the right man fnr
the pccgsion. He .has never taken back seat
In anything In which he has Interested hun
seif. and has always been prominent ~ every
movement having for its object the good Of the
people and the StAte.'
Upon visiting the extensive establishment Of
MEssRs, a. BALDWIN CO..
Wa were conducted back into the Office and
there welcomed BY Mr.. Baldwin him -ell. Who
upon being informed rs to the object of our
ysit; thEt OF ascertaining the peoples choice
Tam Wilt man. Sir. as believe the situa-
Won demands man familiar with the politics
ol the country, q man OF intelligence. and one
suspicion. believe the Hon. i. A. Wilfz 10 be-
such man. He has held positions of honor and
truef and has always discharged the duties In
honor to his State Yes Sir am Witt man
and believe the members of the convention In
tnalr wisdom will sustain my good opinion Of
vote" =
MIR. EDWIN MARKS,
Z, H. Marks Co.. prominent coffee dealers. had
!, ! gm an earnest advocate Of the election OF
Y. a. Wiltz as the Governor OF this St. to. II
lnink bis past prominent services entitle him to
ssne most favorable consideration, not only Of
OF bis political adveraariss. His fair and i'm !
partial course when hitherto pla3 ed in position
nave entitled him TO and earned for him the |
tne idea that his support e1mes from tho bum !
mers of New Orleans and know that the com. |
Snlsrcial n and flnancia people who have watched
clet record and good one). and his course
politically are perfectly satisfl-d that he has
ssene credit to each and Is entitled to their con-
ldenee. balieve that the man who has borne
we heat and burden OF theirfipg political times
!nrough which we have passed. is entitled to |
and should receive rs his guerdou the highest |
Utamee ~ 10 the gift Of the commonwealth. namely.
ln6 6GoyernorshiD." I
DAVID Fl. MARKS, ESQ. 4
another member of the firm Of Marks & Co., |
wen interrogated as to his choice. answered as
Gov. Wl'z is my ch dice first aud last, and II |!
N ~ - chosen Governor Of this state. be will be
w . right man In. the right place. have heard |
az az nan mentioned 10 connec lon with the i.osi-
Gaon who Possesses the merits which L. A. Niltz
Y SSoes, and I will give him my hearty support. |
% far us the statement that hts chief supC1rt ID
Tom bummers and from the fire. department. Ia |
.vncerned desire to cay 1t Is not 40. He has I
y n much support from business men as among .
IVY other class of people And riabt here de- |
sire to say for the fire department. that IL Is not
\ ~ pqitical machine. / am com etent 70 speak !
rs 'or am one Of the oldest exemp Of members. A (
~ sSsse 10 point verlhes my statement. At one Of ,
Ihhs Ihss Iaesnt elections gentleman prominent in /
Ss ;Ses department was candidate for election as .
1ssegate to convention. In his district were +
ham mDanies 90. IS and r. and numb ars os each oil
aese companies voted aud worked as ainst him, 4
y VIZ "a ne was defeated. The gentleman IL an idol
4 4 ine department; and as q man and fire. |,
~ Hsn. the members would lay down their lives
M sir In eus when ttcame 70 DO iticsthey treated
a'm as they would any other politician"
ME-. JOS. COLLINS,
sn \ ne firm Of H. J. Zuntz i Co., eaid: i am In
nsor nsg OF MIR; Wilt. for believe that no other
W. nssn 70 the State is his equal for the place.
view MIN as a boy and knew him In the army. !.