The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-12-27
THE MAYORALTy.
ALEXANDRIA, LA.,(
Dec. 81, 'S2.

EDITOR DEMOCRAT
The importance to all mnn'c,pah-
les that its affairs should he direct
I'd by capacity and efficiency as well
Is honesty, is question the aiilrm@-
i've of which none can deny. NOV
univ the material interests OF the
corporation are directly at issue, but
the individual prosperity and com
fort. nav tue very safety of its in
hsbitants may be jeoparaized by
placing its management in careless
or incapable hands. More especial
ly at the present time Go We consid-
or tina, Alexandria needs enllghlen-
ed, vigorous and energetic manage
ment. Our Town has, as it were,
but just walked up from a long and
lethargic sleep, sleep from which
it was feared there was no awaken
ing. The vim that has been lmpart
ed TO commercial and manufacturing
pursuits since the Inauguration OF
various railroads now existing as
well as of many prospective ones;-
the introduction of foreign capital
| for investment in various pursuits,
hitherto unknown amongst US; the
many evidences of progress and
prosperity around and amongst u.s.
need fostering and encouragement II
we would hope to realize what is al
ready foreshadowed by an suspicious
commencement. We must invite ad-
ditional capital and immigration, we
must oller inducements and facilities
for both. This great disideratum
can only be attained by liberal and
enlightened action and push OF our
municipal authorities. Nature has
been lavish in the bestowal OF its
bounties. The great local advan-
tages promised by Alexandria as the
commercial entrepot of the richest
section of rich State is beginning
to attract attention abroad. 1t may
be said we hold our destinies in our
own hands-let US not hazard them
in any way, and in no way can oul
interests be more rapidly advanced
than by the securing the best, the
most efficient talent in our munich
pal rulers.
These reflections have been elicit
ed in view of the near approach o
the time when we must elect thos'
to serve for the ensuing two years
for surely they will be the guardian
of our interests, and it may be sait
both socially and materially un
doubtedly the most important ofiic
to be filed is that of Mayor, for t.
Gil it properly requires practice ant
executive ability on the part of in
cumbent, as well as zeal and untirin
watchfulness, to fill that position t
the greatest advantage to all our cit
liens, hence we cannot too closet
scrutinize the fitness of all candi
dates therefor. We observe tn
names of but two aspirants at pres
ent from which to choose. Our pre-
ference is most decidedly in favor c
the present incumbent, Hon. W. {
McGimsey, and for the very best c
, all reasons, viz: that he has bee
tried and found in every respect wo
E thy and capable.
The Office is not a political on
4. and there is no reason why part
e spirit, so-called, should be enliste
a in it's bestowal. The main questio
o should be sis the aspirant honest
is he capable?" Judging the cand
date Of our choice by that Jefers'
K nian standard we may safely the1
a rest his claims, as we believe the
are fully conceded and appreciate
d by his present constituency. NJ
, McGimsey holds the office since tt
$ retirement of Mr.. Andrews, by al
pointment of the Governor no
some six months gone by. That I
has been prompt, watchful, enligh
/ ened and energetic in the dischare
/ of his official duties is conceded
e all, and what more pointed guarant.
i conld he give that his future cours
will be governed by the same admi
able rules2 Quiet, unassuming an
, dignified in manner, lawyer by pr
fession and practice, constant, cou
D teous, unremitting in his attention
official duty, his entire career 10 o
q flee has proved him as most worth
@ to become his own successor. W
are not attempting to disparage til
4 claims of bis competitor-whatey,
they may be-but we do maintai
that when an officer is found 4
o scrupulously conscientious, so pee,
liarly fitted in every respect as NJ
: McGimsey has proved himself, it
duty We owe ourselves to contin,
him in Office. We owe it to GU
b selyns, we owe it to him as a We
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