The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-03
POLITICAL NOVICEs.

The ncny,ne begins an article by general
ahjnrgatlon OF oil politicians and howls Justify
Tor reform, which can only be- effected through
men who arc entirely disconnected from poll
ties and who are IMMERSED In oil political arts.
Such man 1t hns discovered In our
esteemed friend, Cen. i. N. Ogden. It assumes
that he ls novice In all such arta, that his
mind 10 u tdbuta rasa. upon which none Of the
rules and iuaxlms OF political management
have yet been written. We are assured by such
high authorities rs the Hon. II. John Ellie, az.
Sheriff William Fagan and present Criminal
Sheriff. John Fitzpatrick. and other gentlemen
IN the Same category, who have been merged
neck deep In the political pool for many years
past, that Gen. Ogden is as innocent as q now
born babe Of Ill knowledge OF the methods.
Influences, eontrlyances md arts of political
management. And yet the General, with his
mighty sword aud soldierly valor, Ia regarded
by them ae having special mission, and the
power to accomplish the same, to wit, to expel
all politicians from power. place and influence;
to reform oil the evils OF the State; to purify
the administration Of government and impart
to the same n purity and vigor never before
manifested. Mr.. Witt having worthily and
successfully filled civil and political trusts
necessarily became o politician, and Ia sup
ported by gentlemen who have had similar
experience, is disqualified for the Governor
ship md must stand aside for u nouils homo
who has never eaten of the forbidden fruit Of
the tree OF knowledge of good md evil. BY
itself, as I'M abstract proposition, 1t would be
quite d waste OF time and paper to combat
tH.t d.
sentlmentalism In the minds Of the Picav,Gee
and those who are nourished from It's foun-
tain OF philosophy and wisdom.
But we confess to u fair opening for ohisc-
ton and protest against these doctrines and
Ideas when the PIC proceeds TO ILLUSTRATE their
force and cogency by referring to tho won
derful achievements In reform and the purfl-
cation Of the administration Of ths govern
ment OF New York by Gov. s. j. Tilden and
his successor, Gov. Robinson, their success In
putting down rings, suppresslng frauds and
economizfng the expense Of government and
bringing II back to its pristine purity and
efficiency.
II we are to believe history and accept the
assurances OF oil parties then there arc no
two citizens In the whole country who have
had longer experience In politics and who
are more skilled In oil the arts and methods
thereof than these two Democrats. And yet
the PicaYure assures us that they have been
the great achievers In reform and good adj
ministration In New York. Hence, to pursue
the logic of the PIC. Gen. Ogden's admirable
fitness for the Same mission and duty, by
virtue Of bis entire ignorance OF politics and
unaequaintance with political md civil duties,
inexperience In official service, and his lofty
scorn Of all political arts and appliances.
AS the corralary Of this proposition md de-
monstratson, Gov Wiltz having filled the
civil offices Of Mayor Of the city, legislator.
Lieutenant Governor and President OF the
State Convention, ID disqualified for the Gov
ernorship and for the duties 80 vigorously
discharged by ouch political sophomores as
Governors TiIden and Robinson.