Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-27


having been president Of tho Conven-
ton, he has all the qualifications need
Ell at the present time for Governor Of
Louisiana and his career in Ill tho posi-
tions entitled him to ,contidence. ! be-
lieve the next Legislstare will be most
important one to, the State, and the OK
perience Of Mr.. Wiltx, and his familiari-
ty with the wants Of tho people, will Oh.
able him to DO Of grtat assistance and
service IN framing good and necessary
laws.
Mr.. c. n. Girardey.
favored the nomination Of Hon. L. A.
Wilt for reasons which had been fully
set forth in Tuesdays Issue Of tho Demo-
crat. Gov. Wiltz was familiar with the
necessities Of tho whole people, HI
WIS man Of superior administrative
abilities, aud would carry to the guber-
material chair an experience which the
State aud city much needed. lin fact,
he has moro experience In public affairs
than any man II his age In the South.
81 have the Highest admiration, and
even affection, for Gin. Ogden, both for
for his soldierly qualities and patriotism.
There Is no praise that would be unfit
ting to him In any relation whatever Of
life, and regard him as ono Of tho no
blest and self-sacriRcing sons Of Lonisi-
ana In the conduct If civil affairs,
however, consider Gov. Witt his SUI
perior, for the reasons already stated, as
the latter would bring to the Governor
ship q large and varied experience, and
min satisfied he would be supported by
white and black"
Hon. Edtrard Booth,
whose patriotic devotion to tho eternal
principles Of right, ind WHOSE laborS fOr
and sacrifices in the eause Oflibcrty and
good government have associated his
name proudly with those troubled but
historic days just preceding tho Anal
overthrow Of kalic,llism in this State,
being interrogated as to his views on
the gubernAt0rial qpcstion, replied:
II sincerely regret to even seem to
differ with some friends by me greatly
esteemed, in tho matter Of the city's
nominee for Governor; still more should
| regret, however, If my testimony were
withheld to the uniformly honorable,
courageous and patriotic course Of Louis
Alfred Witt in the public affairs for the
last twelve evehtful!years. III my hum
bic opinion no gentieman could have
behaved moro handsomely in the many
important trusts ccnAded to him, and
whether he ID seen ili private life or in
public Office, lle IN always the same aftl..
bic, sensible and honorable friend and
counselor. If tl,cre..is man who Gun be
trusted for his integrity; II there is q
man who cnn be wise in council and
courageous in acticp; If there ~ 4 n,a'l
who, to great simplicity Of manners and
accessibility Of bearing joins q natural
capacity to read and lead mcn--n capac-
ity born, not male--that man II in LOU
isiana known ~ l.. 4. Wilt. With Wiltz
at, the helm, tho quiet citizen may pos
scss himself Of peace. With him for
Governor, it will DO nothing for fac.
ton and everything for Rome"
Ferdinand Marks.
of the firm Of Lehman, Abraham & Co.,
favored the nomination Of Gov. Wilt
because he considered him experienced
in tho management: Of public affairs-
more than any other man in the State
"Gov. Wilt has blen long time i,
public position, and:l have never heard
one word against his character Or intey-
rity. He has boon III dcliberativc bodies
with nc, and l have always found hin
actuated by motives Of popular good
IIe is u man Of fine administrative ca
pacity, firm and upright, ~ capable Of
saying mo- yes, and! ~ u presiding Officer
was always correct and just, winning
tho Communications of his bittercst up
ponents. With I'LL: my admiration fol
Gen. Ogden, think his candi,lature a
this time il unfortunate, ~ it may leat
tolocal discussions Of u character to en-
able the country TO carry away TIL
tho prize"
Mcssrs. Meyer, Igeis s. Co.,
one Of the largest cotton houses in tn
city, were called upon, but none Of TIN
members Of tho firm; were in tho city
However, Mr.. T.. J.; Johnson, their RI
preventative, stated, to the Democrat r.
porter that he had been authorized b,
tho firm telegraph to pronounce Hon
l.. A. Wilt the choice Of the house.
We might go on ad 6.Gniinn to adj
testimonials showing that Mr.. Wilt
is the choice Of all q asses Of the people
Among others who endorse him are
Mr.. Edwin Marks, of Marks T. Co.
coffee dealers; MI. JOS. Collins, 0
Zeintz e. Co. /; Messrs. =. l.. Lamar,
& Sons; Mr.. Queryrouze; Mr.. J. p
Sarrazin, the tobaceonist; Mr.. John G
Davey, the harness maker; Mr.. pra
dos, Of West e. Col Judge Theart
and many more whose names ou1
space does not permit us to give.