The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-04-10
VIEWS OF OUR CONGREssMEN.
Their Views on the Question of The Demo-
cratic Nomination for the gresidencv.

washington Correspondent N. Z. Herald1
Randall l.. Gibson, representing the First
District OF Louisiana, says; ''If Mr.. Tllden
we're nominated by the Cincinnati Convention
with great unanimity and enthusiasm ON the
part OF the Northern delegates, which would
Indicate that he was the decided choice oil the
Northern Democracy, such an expression OF
sentiment might cause reaction In Louisiana
such as would enabs the Democracy OF that
State to succeed with him as their leader.
But. IL nils nomination should be accom-
plished only after o severe struggle In
different Northern States, and he. should
haye 2 scant majority, Il woald be very
shall bs nominated In the congressional dis
triets they can oil be carried. La my judg-
ment 1t will be necessary, at all events to
nominate some well known statesman In
order to secure victory to the Democratic
party, not only In Louisiana but In the South
generally. No unknown or untried man In
these critical times will answer. The people
want o statesman OF high ability. decision of
character, large views and resolute purpose.
country, can be elected. Under the present
outlook / should regard the nomination of
Mr.. Tilden as unfortunate for himself and
the Democratic party"
q. John Ellis, of the Second district, says:
I'm my judgment the DofninatioD OF Mr..
Tlden would virtually disband the Demo-
cratic party OF Louisiana 1t would cer-
talnly lose us two. IL not three, OF our Con-
L.
ana, II I understand them rightly, are Inn
pressed with the belief that Mr.. TiIfsns
course with regard TO the electoral count and
the contest In 1876, after the election was
cowardly and vacillating. They are further
impressed with the ides that the suits
against him for his Internal revenue tax.
the cipher dispatches and bis railroad
wrecklng and speculating exploits rem
der him unfit for the candidacy
Of the Democratic party or to
occupy the position OF President OF
the United States. Mr.. Tllden's candidacy
dissipates forever the hope OF having solid
South in the next Presidential election. Any
one of the gentlemen prominently named can
carry Louisiana and can make good che
would also be chosen In such an event full
Democratic delegation In Congress from
Joseph 3. Elan, Of the Fourth District,
says: II do not think that Mr.. Tilden would
run we'll at oil. We might carry the State for
him.. but it would be doubtful We sho1ld
j. Floyd King, Of the fifth district. says: II
have no unkind feelings toward Mr.. Iflden
personally, but believe that his nomination
would be disastrous to the Democratic party
In my state
lieves tine nomination OF Mr.. Tilden as this
time would be great calamity. Inc DEM
principle IN opposltion 70 the idea , o. aIaers
pereoDaI Claims. No I.tsh na5 any cin.ins. cn,.jiIns.
nave Always sYinphenlhea WIN nj. i.hsn ls II ~
fespect 70 the Lblist.ee uone MIN, yus nso la
nomihati9h .. Woia hSse q disastfo~ss elIscs.
u lnignt lose us Ine otate aho Woui1 seftai- ~
~ enuanseL Two oE noie Gohsrsss.DfIai fsa u.y.
lctS ta any ggpi nhan eoeiu ~ cerra.ay rsy 1s.,,a
me otate. u ls ooupdhI II Mr: li1s2sh coa'u
eaIly ~ a9 aHa4so e eae eAf ~ e tt,v
DoTsbJa b,i; d. ootas.1 ia ~ da,snhis
r r would 1aaka Tn.,ia,ana ~u dehossnie as,d.