The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-24
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PEN-PICTUREs.
Something About the Members or the
Convention.

1
Convention.
| This morning is introduced the first of d
series of pen-pictures of the members of the
Convention. which It is proposed to continue
until the portraits OF all the prominent mem
bers Of the body are placed before the public
| Want OF space forbids the presenting of more
| than the three which are given this morning,
by way of introduction.
| For the people of this State. a picture Of the
HON. L A. WILT
President OF the Convention, Is scarcely neees-
sary, so we'll Is his face, figure and character
known. and 1t Is for the benefit of people Ia
other States that the annexed picture is drawn:
| Mr., Witt is a native Of New Orleans. has
always resided here. and since he reached
mans estate. has always been identified with
| every movement tending to the advancement
and prosperity of the city and OF the
State, and the people have rewarded him. and
manifested their confidence ID his integrity and
ability. by choosing him to FIJI high places Of
honor and responsibility. He has been sent to
the legislative halls. called upon to assume the
duties Of Mayor Of New Orleans. and is at pres
emit occupying the position of Lieutenant Gov
ernor Of the State and Pres dent OF the Conven-
ton. He has filed every place to which he has
been called. with honor to himself and credit
to the people he represented.
He is In stature tall. OF slim but well propor-
toned build. dark complexion. clear cut fea-
lures. bright black eyes, and heavy. but well
trimmed beard. He Is logical in argument and
forcible in debate. and as presiding officer has
few equals and no superior.
ing and attractive address have gained him
friends In. and made him exceedingly popular
with all classes, OF society,"; He is the vel! bred
courteous gentleman to all men. be they clad in
broadcloth or be their raiment scant and coarse.
and his fairness and fmDartialtty. in posi-
tions in which men Of lesser calibre might have
made distinctions In favor OF party, have
gained for him the admiration and esteem OF
all those politically opposed to him. with whom
he has been brought in contact.
DIR. ". A. ROBERTSON.
Of st. Landry. chairman OF the Democratic
caucus. possesses both a strKing face and
figure He Is thick-set. but not too stout. and
Is OF heavy frame; his face - one Of those I'M
OF the man, and Is likely to deceive the OBJ
server as to his aims, energy and ability. He
has sleepy eyes" shaded by heavy black brows,
beard. and heavy moustache, which conceals
his mouth, but leaves Just suggestion of
lines about 1t which always indicate irmness
and determination. He Is q great smoker Is
easy and, Just. a trfie lounging In his walk, is
slow and deliberate Of speech. rfectly col
logged pertnacity He has served pPo sev wh
terms In the Legislature of the State and has
filled other Offices OF trust.
JUDGE DON A. PARDEE,
one OF the prominent Republican members,
and who will without doubt take a con.
sptcious. part In the proceedings Of the
Convention, is tall, heavy man, with a
good natured. contented but INTELLIGENT face.
His eyes have kindly and Somewhat
merry expression. his beard is long. his
hair is trimmed just the length to suit bis face
and is slightly tfnged with gray. He is rather
slow THAI herwise In his walk and all his
movements. is O. pleasing and convincing
speaker, easy, in his delivery and judicial in
MS bearing when he does speak which he never
Republican he is noted ior the Iiberality and
moderation of his views
Judge Pardee came to this city and State
shortly after the war; with the determination Of
making 1t his home. and has remained here
:, He was for number Of years associated with
the Hon. L. A. Sheldon. ex- Congressman. in
the law business and was for some time regis:
ter In b nkruptcy. He has been twice elected
Judge Of the Second Judicial District Court
position which he fills at present. and Is re-
garded as just and learned Judge.
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