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

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embark in the novel, and, awe believe,
unnecessary business Of intervicwing
merchants and professional Mcn on the
subject Of the merits Of tho river candi-
dates for .he nomination. Of Governor
before tho Democratic convention, to be
held October 6, at Baton Rouge, but the
ambitious attempt Of the Picnyane, u
that direction, md tho misconceptions to
which II may give rise, have concluded
nsin giving a few intcrviewswitll leading
citizens who believe that Gov. Witt
should bear tho banner Of the party Mt
the next election. &
We have had for some time . large list
Of solid merchants ind professional men
to whom we were authorized to refer az
indorsing and supporting Governor
Wilt. But, !ppreciating the great
repugn,I nee entertained by these gentle
men itJ having their names plraded In
ncY5lMpcrs, have RETAINED from using
Mlek, and present the following inter-
views now, only to correct any erroneous
impression that tho wealth aud intell-
igence Of the community are supporting
Con. Ogden. Gov. Witt looks to no ono
class for his support but to tho whole
peoplc---thc honest laboring men as we'll
ny the capitalist-And 1t IL his proudest
claim to respect and confidence that in
the many responsible and honorable
positions occupied by him he has meted
out to oil classes tho same measure Of
courtesy, respect and justice. With this
brief prologue we give the views ola few
OF the pronounced friends Of Louis A.
Witt. The marked cantrast Of these IN
terviews with those published in tho Pic,
both in tone and general character, will
strike the most canal reader. Magnamity
is u characteristic which seems to
actuate not only Gov. Wiltz but all Of
his friends.
We here quote u few expressions
from such well known gentlemen rs /;
Gen. Jvm. J. Beham,
Of tho firm Of Zebcrbier L. Deham,
wholesale grocer and commission mer-
chants, and ono of the most extensive
establishments of tho kind in tho coun-
try bore willing testimony to the emf
nent fitness of Louis A. Witt for tho
position Of Governor. lie said:
GAS we IRE approaching u presiden-
tial campaign it il necessary that q
man should be ut tho head Of the State
who has political experience and ability,
for the reason that tho Republicans
have 0ut-gencralcd us on oil occasions
whore close contests have occurred by
their superior political knowledge and
strategy. Again, Wits well known
conservatism will allay all race feeling,
which is essential ut this time when We
are threatened with an exodus Of the
colored people who compose nearly one
half our population, and upon whom
we are almost entirely dependent rs IT,
Iers of the soil. Being personal friend
ofGov. Wilt, | know his ambition ~
we'll directed, and that he will surround
himself with live, progressive talent,
and will strive to develop tho sluinbcr-
ing resources Of our State. He IL u
strong believer in internal improve
ments, and all his power and untiring
energies will b. directed toward build
ing up tho material interest Of the
State.
81 think this nomination ut this
particular jnncture would DO most for
tunate for | am convinced there il no
man now before the people who car,
command so large and enthusiastic q
following ~ Coy. Wilt, who has bce,,
tried in many exalted satiOns and beer,
found wanting in none. lie ~ charged
with being q politician, but while h.
has unqucstionably made politics, and
especially tho complex politics OF
this State, study, he has carefully
kept his honor untarnished, and his in.
tegrity, ability and great executive Gu.
pacity arc universally recognized. II,
will make gallant standard bcarer fol
the Democracy, and his election will in.
sure two things of which Louisiana j.
greatly in nccd--tranquillity aud pros
pcrity."
Upon visiting the extensive establish
mcmt Of
Mcssrs. 4. Baldwin g. Co.,
we were conducted back into tho office
and there welcomed by Mr.. Baldwin
himself, who, upon being informed ~ I,
the object of our visit, that of ascertain
ing the peoples choice for Governor, OK.
pressed himself ~ follows:
81 am q Wilt man, sir, as I believ.
the situation demands % man falnil
lar with the politics Of the country
man of intelligence, and one who's,
integrity has been proven to be above
suspicion. l believe the Hon. l.. A
Witt to be such u man. He has hclt
positions of honor and trust, and hal
always discharged the duties incumbent
upon them with credit to himself AM
honor to his State. Yes, sir, am .
Wilt man, and l believe the member.
of the convention in their wisdom viii
sustain my good opinion Of this gentle
man by giving him large ,najorit,
vote"
Mr.. b. b. Wheelock,
president of the New Orleans Texas Pa
citic Railroad, when asked which of til,
two prominent candidates for Governor
in the ensuing campaign he favored
said cmphatically: W.onis A. Wilt.
When asked to state his reasons, he re
piled:
First-"Hc has in my opinion a higher
order of administrative ability than any
man in tho community or State; unite,
with great experience, an attable dispo
sition, and thorough practical knowl
edge Of the necessities of the people o
this city and the State. Secondly
Witt has been tried; his ability, integ
rity, fealty to the best interests of tn
State and her people no ono questions
industrious, energetic, progressive, an,
therefore not unlnindful of the fact tina
this city and State are to-day languish
ing from a cause too apparent to men
ton, the remedy for which, under hi
administration, would receive tho en-
enlargement it has heretofore failed t,
obtain. His nomination by the Batol
Rouge convention will, | am sure, Civ,
the greatest general satisfaction through
out the State, and be received with on
thusiasm by the conservative people 0
the entire Union"
Col. y. b. Walton
CHANGING to meet Col. J. b. Walton
the veteran soldier and distinguished
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