Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-17
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. IA, 1880.


Dem Capitolian - To-day at one
o'clock, Coy. Wilt took the oath OF
Office, as also his popular Lieutenant,
the Hon. s. D. McEnely. The ar
rangements for the inauguration were
made since the last twenty -four hours
in plainly Democratic manner, be
coming to the era Of peace into which
our State has entered. The Commit
tee was Influenced also to great OK
tent by the recent serious illness OF
our gallant young Governor, who was
much improved IN appearance as nc
asccnded the platform at ODD Fel-
lows Hall, in the presence of n large
concoursc of people, who had assem-
bled there to witness the imposing
ceremony. A bend Of music discours-
ed q few airs, and Capt. Sambola's
detachment fired salute on the
square.
The Gubcrnatorial party was ev-
crywherc greeted with marks OF the
greatest respect. There was an ab-
sence of noisy demonstrations, but
men were uncovering their heads on
every side, in evidence of their salts
faction rs the carriage and escort
were passing. All seemed happy
that Gov. Wiltz's health was so far
restored as to enable him to assume
the important duties of his Office. The
people have the utmost confidence in
his Judgment and patriotism, know
ing that he will do all in his power
for the glory and prosperity of the
State.
The new government is thus in
stalled. Col. r. N. Ogden was elect
cd Speaker of the House of Repre-
scntatives, a position for the conduct
of which he is, by common accord,
cmincntly fitted. An eloquent ora
tor, n good parliamentarian, he will
dispatch business without unnecessary
DELAY. The General Assembly has
much to accomplish in remodellne
the present machinery of government
so that it may be made to harmonic
with the new constitution. The ma
tcrial that composcs the two branches
is unquestionably g&d, and we have
little doubt but that the results vii
come up to the popular expectations
We find disposition to carry on
fully the clauses Of the constitution
and particularly that relatingeso tn
the removal of Nc Capitol to Bato
Rouge.
The Senatorial contest is at presen
the absorbing topic at the rotunssii
,, among the groups that are to b
found canvassing the situation eve
= at night till late hour. 1t is appa
!, rent that Gov. John McEncry has til
lead by far over his competitors. II
well known ability, his unfalter'n
patriotism, exhibited in the tente
8 field, and during those long four yea,
when Kellogg was maintained ov'
Louisiana by Grants bayonets, COZ
pied with the personal populari|
that his warm and kind nature ha,
won for him, undoubtedly render hi
: the peoples favorite.
The question next in the publ
u mind is the selcctionef Judges Of Il
D Supreme Court. Predictions as
Il whOmwill receive the preference
u the Governor are advanced on eve
hand. In our district, though Sc
- eral names are mentioned, none NEE
. with as much favor as that of 0
, distinguished townsman, General A
drew s. Heron, a gentleman who
connection with public matters sin
:; early life is but succession of no
- orablc actions, which reflect crc'
upon his name and the State. g
An attorney Of the finest talent,
re has enriched his large mind by exc
n cising twice the functions of Attoul
ty General, besides having served as
g, member of u permanent military COZ
a during the last war, this after he j
IN received a wound at the head of
,c rcgiment-thc Seventh Louisiana
the battle Of Sharpsburg. 1t was |
yesterday that a learned jtrist, @
d who has served for several years
he the bench, remarked to us ,at "1
&C ron ought to be the Chief j |'stice;
ut possesses a fine judgmcnt;'hi his les
Is knowledge and long experience "
of get us out of the ruts into which {
IN jurisprudence has fallen nfate yea
to Then, too, he added, Herd !, is a m
of conviction and firmly I ct prin
pies, but he is devoid of !prejudi
OF and his great heart will prompt hi
nd as it should, to temper Justice W
a. Mercy
in Beyond all this, it is hoped Il
A. Gov. Wilt will, by appointing G
Die Heron, defer to the unanimous W
ed of the people, particularly Of the g