The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-27
THE GOVERNORsHIP.

TIE GOVBRNORSHIP.
Our readers must have remarked the differ |
,nce between the character OF the canvass |
made by the supporters of Gov Witt and |
he methods pursued by the self-constituted |
committee who have undertaken to secure |
,he nomination Of Gen. Ogden.
The friends OF Gov. Witt have uniformly
spoken In kindly and complimentary terms OF
his opponent and In all matters touching the
have sought to conduct tho canvass
upon plane becoming the standing Of both
aspirants. When any question has arisen
which promised to cause disoord or promote
strife the friends Of Gov. Wiltz have promptly
eYerted their influence to compose differences,
and secure the adoption Of rules and regula-
tions which would guarantee absolute fair
ness.
Il would seem that If either candidate had
cause to complain Of tho other, it would have
been Gov. Wiltz, as he had been advocated by
twenty-five journals outside OF New Orleans,
and was 80 universally considered the choice
OF tho people for the nomination, that the
friends OF worthy and competent candidates
In various sections OF the State virtually
abandoned the contest and yielded the nomi-
nation to the city OF New Orleans, regarding
Gov. Wilt as the favorite.
At this stage the campaign presented most
gratifying aspects. Gov. Wilt had passed
through trying ordeal as president Of the
Constitutional Convention, 9 position which
he had accepted against the advice OF his
friends, but one which had afforded him an
opportunity to win the admiration and re-
spect OF the members of the convention and
the people Of the State by his wisdom, firm
ness and impartiality, which WAS frankly and
fully recognized by former opponents in his
own party, and testified to by unanimous
| vote Of the convention.
| The work OF the convention was at period
when every Influence was being brought to
| bear upon the Ignorant eolored population
that tills our soil to induce them to emigrate
to Kansas, the course Of the convention and
the fairness Of its presiding officer allayed oil
apprehensions III the minds Of the eolored
race, and when shortly afterward the candi
dacy Of Gov. Witt was pressed by his
country friends, 1t was conceded In political
circles that his nomination would result In
almost unanimous cleo ion.
! No discomfort was manifested within The
party lines b5. any class Of men representing
any considerable numbers, and visions Of re.
pose from political agitation daWned upon
the people, who were but then becoming hope
full Of an opportunity to build up our waste
places, free from the feyerlsh anxietles d
political strife.
Il This was the situation when the friends O
Gen. Ogden insisted upon pressing his claims
for nomination In point Of fact, such de
termination need not, and should not, have
seriously disturbed the harmony Of the Dem
ocratie- Conservative party. Contests for pre-
ferment occur la parties In every State, and
when fairly conducted end without
bitterness, usually the friends o
aspirants entering such q contest
bearing In mind that their hopes may not bt
, crowned with success, and that they may be
called upon to transfer their support to o more
fortunate rival; hence when gentlemen q
equal character enter the political arena
every consideration OF farRess and party In
tereet demands that their irrespective following
temper the struggle to accord with the stand
ing and character OF the person whom they
J seek to honor.
The DEMOCRAT observes with regret tina
the COMMITTEES charged with the advancement
of Gen. Ogden's claims, and the press which
IL recognized as Its organs, have stopped te
low and contemplate methods Of insinuatlon
not only aimed at the gentleman who haf
received Id varied forms the highest indOrse
ments of his fellow-citizena, but aimed a
! those who have seen proper to accord hin
support.
The history Of this State does not record /
campaign In which abuse and misrepresenta
ton has been more freely INDUCED In, and al
aimed at the heads OF men who hav'
struggled for years to redeem this State. VIII
have offered their lives. endangered their lib
erty and freely sacrificed their fortunes TO
Louisiana's redemption.
A stranger, coming into the State, woul'
believe that In place of the vile crew OF rob
berg who plundered under Kellogg. Cltntol
and Company, more dangerous class hat
stepped into place and were exercising pc
litica power and influence.
Brave men and gentlemen should scOr
to seek an advantage over political ad
, versaries whose records and services WI
compare favorably with their own, by meth
DDS which are more becoming the black
d guard. No good results can be achieved b
continuing such warfare. There is no jus
reason to believe that Gen. Ogdens support
y ers possess monopoly Of all the courag
U Of the State or that the supporters OF NJ
= Witt will patiently endure insult withol
! resentment, and 1t Is to be hoped that sufioier
: patriotism and good judgment will hereafte
! be brought to bear upon those persons VIII
: now conduct the Citizens campaign,
9 cause them to make their canvass compol
with the character 81 the gentleman the
:, seek to elevate to an exalted position.
i PROFESSIONALS AND AMATEURS.
! That estimable and accomplished ornamel