The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-17
THE GARDEN DISTRICT.
It Rises En- Masse and Endorses
the Democratic Ticket.
A Large Meeting, Wherein Gov. Wiltz
and Others Address
tho People.

ana Louisiana Avenue. there was a large gath
erinR OF the Roger Murphy Quarts for thu
purpose OF indorsng the ticket for State OH
GERS recently nominated at Baton Rouge.
| After the meeting had been called to order bl
the president. and the ticket unanimously In
dorsod. the peoples choice for Governor. the
Hon. l.. A. Wilt. was introduced to the assem-
bla9e.
i It was some time before the speaker coulC
commence. owing to the uproarious approba
| tion of tho multitude. from whose lips fe
rounds and rounds Of cheers. At last order
pervaded and Gov Wilt made most stirring
and eloquent speech.
The orator began his speech by saying thai
on his return from Baton Rouge he paid his
first visit to his own ward, and his next visi,
Gen. Fred. N. Ogden. He then went on to gu.
logic the general and spoke Of him as q brave
and chivarous gentleman. gallant soldier
and d true and devoted citizen.
He assured those present that no one was
better acquainted with the wants Of the work
ingmen than himself. and whether a citizen
| like themselves or their chief magistrate they
would find In him friend and an adviser. He
dwelt at length upon the new constitution that
| would be before them for adoption and the re-
suits that would be attained when 1t would DO
adopted.
az wound Up BY assuring big listeners that
m Toaa 81 mem s
anteeing that. IL he WAS elected Governor, he
would do all In his power TO make tho citizens
OF this State once more prosperous and happy
doy. Witz was followed by Col. jas. LlnRan.
Mr.. Roger Y Murphy, !. i: Murphy. Capt; Eu,
Coy. Wilt Mr.. Bower said:
For the highest honor In the gift Of the peo-
ple Of this State two PROMINENT gentlemen Of
This city were put u nomination before the
Democratic convention mt Baton Rouge Both
had devoted followers and ench was worthy Of
the high position ut which he aimed. OF +. N.
nuIa I MI htit In, fX.,yn ~ III
est praise. and III the leadership Of tho party
had been committed 70 his charge no one more
cheerfuly than myself would have yielded him
The Democratic standard has. by the conyen
ton, been committed to tho charge OF tho Hon
Louis A. Wilt Of Orleans. have known him
trying periods OF our political history. He was
true to his trust. and the heart of our entire
population ut that moment accorded him Its ap.
He Il ambitious. but his ambition Is Of that
noble character that need not bo dreaded for he
would not achieve distinction ut the cost OF
honor.
He IS young. but old In experience and famil-
far with the history OF Louisiana and its stat
auaintance with the distinguished men OF every
section OF tho State; he properly appreciates
the responsibility he has assumed and has the
intellect. the energy aud tho moral courage to
meet It,
Familiar with the organic law now submitted
for your adoption. and IN accord wit h the prin-
he will recommend such practical legislation
as will enforce It's provisions.
The people demand q pure and learned judi
clary and the enforcement of tho laws. that
peace and order may reign throughout our
borders.
That popular demand finds responsive
sympathy In the mind and heart of Louis A.
Witt. and In the appointments under his con-
troll. in the several departments OF the govern
ment. he will call to his support men enjoying
the public confidence and to whom can be safely
entrusted the lives. property and interest Of
every citizen.
Trust him. he Will not disappoint your ex-
pectations. Elect him. he will faithfully exe-
cute the law, and ut the close OF his admtnistra-
ton surrender his trust with his integrity I'M
sullied. and the promises Of his party 80 far as
their execution depend upon himself scrupu-
lousy fulfill d.
The officers Of this club are: L. A. Wilt. hon
orary president: J: L. Ooulon. president: D.
Wicker. vice president; Fl. r. McYey secro-
larry; koger Murphy ~; treasurer: Jas. Flynn.
Alter The meeting Mr.. Il. Murphy Invited the
Speakers and number Of his friends to his
residence. where delightful lunch was sprend,
which was washed down by sparkling cham
pngne and enlivened by appropriate .oasts