The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-26

naturs.l talent and aptitude for the duties OF
the various offices he has held.
H, IL known all over the State-and from
pre gions a a.sociations with men from all parts
Of the State, In the Legislature, IN the Con
anton and as Lieutenant Governor, he has
probably a larger acquaintance win proml-
1ent men throughout the State than any man
In 1t.
This consideration alone should give him
precedence over any man OF no political an
tecedents; Tor such an one would be COM
pelled, In the Inauguration Of the new gov
ernment,. to rely upon the advice Oh others,
who would be sure to flock around him.
Mr.. Witz has always been found equal to
every emergency In which he. has ever been
placed. His reputation should be the pride
OF New Orleans. Its citizens should sustain,
foster and encourage him.
1t is idle to talk Of his connection with pO-
ltical rings. His honesty and Integrity have
never been fmpeached. A thorough, Well-in-
formed politician. his ambition for political
preferment would never allow him to become
the instrument or tool Of any ring Or c0mbi-
nation for unworthy purposes.
Why, then, should l.. A. Wiltz be stricken
down In the midst Of his career OF usefulness
to the State to N AXE way for an untried man
Where can there be found q man OF finer ad-
ministrative ability Has be ever been recre-
ant to any trust reposed in him Fortunately
for the people Of this State, we DO not need In
the office of Governor the services of 9 mill
tainments, of wide experience In the affairs
OF the State.
The new government, to be organized under
the new constitution, will require the services
Of a wide-awake. sagaciO,ls and experienced
politician-Of just such q man as Witt fs
known to be.
II the constituents Of those great states
men OF our country alluded to above, had
given any heed to the charges Of bargain and
intrigue" Of trimming" OF corrupt compi-
nations" which we're trum peted against
their representatives all over the land, the
eloquent voices OF their statesmen would
have been hushed, and their eminent services
lost to the country In an enforced retirement
II charges similar to those which now assail
Mr.. Witt could have prevailed to Danish from
the councils OF the nation the politicians and
statesmen who have adorned the annals OF
the republic, and aciso spent the better part 81
their Ines IN office, and in the service OF the
country, what 9 gap would there De Ia our
histOryl
Continuance In the public service Is neces-
sary to develop and demonstrate fitness Tor
office. To raise up statesman. continuing
him In Office is absolutely necessary.
appeal to my fellow-citizeDs to consider
the matter we'll before they are induced to
consign to private life a man SO full OF prom
Ice as political leader and statesman as Mr.
Witt is, in favor Of an untried man who, 30
far as honesty, ability. and fitness for office
are concerned, is on D level with hundreds OF
others III this community.
Let us then ignore all the tWaddie ABOUT
"rings, machine politicians" etc. Let us con-
slider only the honesty, ability and political
experience OF the candidates before us. 4
Let ns foeter and cherish that aspirant for
the office Of Governor, l.. A. Wil,Z, whose
ability and experience all men In this commu-
nifty acknowledge. Let us give him onr aid
aud encouragement Let us not stifie his
ambition In bis mid-career OF honorable sue
cess, but uphold and strengthen his arms for
good, and louisiana will yet be proud to ac-
knowledge linn as a son Of her soil.
CITIZEN,