The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-01-29
AN ADMIRABLE APPOINTMENT.

Gov. Wilt yesterday appointed Col Jo-
seph Collins Administrator OF improvements,
vice Hon. James D. Houston. resigned This
| appointment reflects great credit upon tho
Governor, who could not have found In the
whole city Il gentleman more peculiarly fitted
for the position, which III at once tho most
responsible and onorous IN the municipal gov
ernment. Col. Collins Ia d native Of New Or
leanp, is IN tho prime of vigorous manhood
and has always enjoyed tho respect and cs-
t"em of the community In which he haa for
many years been engaged In mercantile pur-
suits. Io tino administrative and executive
ability he adds great iirmncss aud decision OF
character and u courtesy ofmanner which will
render him easy Of approach and popular
with all classes Of tho community
An energetic capable and exemplary bus
mess man. Gel Gollns haa always been a true
and tried Democrat, u party man who IL al
ways ready to assist with his counsel and his
means The cause Of good government and tho
dcfent Of .Kadcalsm u party worker, who
does not conceive his duty done when he has
subscribed his money and deposited hs vote.
but who labofs diligently and intelligenty on
committees. through long ana arduous cam
paigne. mud ia wttha modest ana unas-
summing gentleman, who cIaiIns no other
compensation OF hts services than the sate
faction OF feong that he has performed Ms
whole duty rs II citizen and Il Democrat Gov
Witt has exhibited IN tho selection or Col
Collins IL sound Judgment, which argues
well rur his appointments in the future
Prior To tho appointment Of Col Collins the
.gu
friend and townsmau. Mr. Edward Fonner.
whose services ns President OF The Sanitary
Auxiliary AsAgeiation Lust summer, nre
gratefully remembered and appreciated hy
tho citizens of New Orleans. IL Is to be ro-
grotted that he could not see his way clear to
the acceptance of thle very important trust, |
Tor. doubtless. Glow Witt In rendering him |
the appointment was not alone actuntod by |
tho high character and recognized ability OF
Air Eenncr, but also by the thought that IL |
would he virtually placing the department In
the city government, which is most largely /
for the heath and cleanliness OF I
the city. under the Immediate direction OF a |
who had made tho subject OF aani-
tatton study. and who comblacs to untIrlng
activity valuable experience gained during
hh' u fNhtHlilfl VI i0I3 kiIlNI MS iHLbi-
ligent supervision the Auxiliary Sanitary
Association and the Department OF Improve
ments together would havo becn ablo TO nc
eomplish an immense amount OF valuable
work.
The appointment OF Col. Collins however,
nsures IL continuance or the cordial relations
which have existed III tho past between tho
and the department and Ii Il
that both will work earnestly and
together for tho common
good.
In making the tender OF the appointment
o Mr.. Fenner Gov Wilt evnced his high ap-
,reciatton OF that gentlcmans unsellish and
aborious services In tho cause of sanitation
md gave evidence of his Willingness to throw
III the trammels of party in the interest of
he whole people and hestow honorable office
lpon worthy gentleman.
1t was II graceful act, and we congratulate
he people OF Louisiana In having elevated to
he highest Office In their gift one whose acts
live proof that ho holds the public good
'hove all other considerations, and is not s
werved from his duty by any narrow or CON |
raeted ideas of party policy.