The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-09-26

OAiclal Journal Of the Parish Of Ouachits'
Onlcial journal Of the City Of Monroe.
MONROE. La, SEPTEMBER 20. 1879.
s HON. Z. 4. WlLTZ.
The New Orleaus Democrat in an
ably written article of more than two
columns in length, (double-leaded to
give 1t airiness, not weight announces
Its preference for Hon. L. A. Wiltz a.
the Democratic nominee for Governor.
The Democrat has not surprised us ut
all, inasmuch ~ We understood weeks
ago that Gov. Wiltz was the Demo
Gratis choice. Nor are we at all dis
posed to argue with the Democrat
about Its choice Of a leader. We re-
cognise the executive ability Of Mr..
Wiltx, and admire his firmness snd
indomitable energy. His rapid ascent
along the steep grade Of Official prefer
ment has been remarkable, and what
is a matter OF pride to his friends is
that he has been steadily ascending.
If sustained popularity as leader be a
crucial test, Mr.. Wiltz's supporters
are not lacking for a strong card. 1t
would give US pleasure to copy the
Democrats article In full, but it's great
length overreaches our present limited
space, and to make extracts would
destroy the symmetry of the produc-
ton and offend the writer, perhaps,
who seems to have so patiently and
thoroughly discharged his task as not
to leave even one paragraph discon-
nected from the whole structure. We
regret this, and the more so, because
the TELEGRAPH cannot, in the present
aspect of Louisiana politics and State
affairs, approve the candidacy of Gov.
Wilt so enthusiastically as its metro
politan cotemporary, the Democrat.
We do not disparage Gov. Wiltz's
services for the Democratic party, nor,
for that matter, has the party itself
overlooked them; and acting upon per-
sonal considerations Gov. Wilt would
receive bur hearty support; but we can
Aoo AOSA SuSSV NOuuuCIAC6 4u Tic WlSuOIIl
of making him Chief Magistrate which
is necessary to declare that he ia our
choice, And this refusal-call it timid-
ity, Hyou will--arises from fear that
Wiltz, worthy and capable as he is,
could not possibly as Governor discon-
meet himself from the political feuds,
wrangles and local politics of New
Orleans. We fear he would have "too
many mouths to feed,' to use a homely
phrase, to possess that freedom from
ssclaims'' and sssupport" and the like,
necessary to make Governor feel, as
he should. sttruly independent" We
do not say that Wilt could not posi-
bly, be Governor In reality, notwith-
standing such appeals to his personal
feelings and sentiments, but we hardly
think that he, nor any one 80 situated,
could. It Is one of tho annoyances OF
men who for any considerable length
of time are In politics aud candidates
for office, especially II successful, that
their supporters become numerous as
they rise and clamorous as the powe,
to reward increases. Mr.. Wilt, we
dare say, feels this embarrassment,
even now. How much greater would
the annoyance be In the trying matte,
of dispensing Executive patronage!
For the reason just Indicated the
TEI.EGRAPH's preference Ia for some
gentleman-but one of worth and abil-
ity-from the rural districts;-one free
from all political entanglements and
absolutely free, both in feeling and
fact, to do exactly as an unbiased
Judgment and the lofticst sense of
patriotism shall dictate, regardless of
whom 1t may either please, or offend.
REMOVAL OF THE CAPITAL.