The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1883-07-21
THE NEXT GOVERNOR.

ton as to who should be the next
governor, There is evidently a
clear, well-defned division among
them based on what is generally
called the ring and anti-ring fac
lions, The former, to which the
present governor is charged as be.
longing, shows a disposition to
postpone the discussion of the ques.
ton of candidates until nearer the
time OF elections; while those who
shout "anti-ring" say it is not too
early to discuss the merits of differ
ent' individuals for this exalted
position Each side forms its opin-
ion on this question by the expedi-
ency or interests it sees involved,
and their differences on this issue
are governed by spirit of selfish
ness calculated to make one reflect
as to whose OK may be gored.
The anti-ring men, the only ones
already engaged i'll bringing forward
names OF prominent gentlemen as
candidates seem to be; divided be.
tween Francis I. Nichols, +. N.
Ogden and others. We believe this
State is Republican; and that on a
fair count, and with a decent ticket,
the Republican party would have
a majority Of about twenty thou
sand votes. With the machinery of
the government, especially an mi
qultous election law, in the hands
OF the Democracy, the shotgun
practices OF the same party, and the
present inefficiency and corruption
OF the leaders of the Republican
party III this State, there is no hope
for The success OF the people. The
Democracy will undoubtedly pro
claim the election of their own
ticket, whatever it may be, good,
bad or Indifferent.
After all, it does not make very
much difference as to what NAV be
the party views of the State Execu-
tive. II lie is honest and CAPABLE.
the interests and rights Of all classes
Will be protected. Hence, although
many would prefer a Republican,
the people would not complain if
the Democracy would give them a
man possessing these Jeftersonian
qnallhcations honesty and capacity.
There are men belonging to the
Democratic party who possess these
merits, notably Ex-Governor Mich
oils. He is admirably fitted for the
position, and would, if nominated.
receive the votes of many fair.
minded Republicans. Gen. Ogden
mas Eever shown any civil capacity,
and is not strong in the hearts of
the masses.
II the Democracy were to nomin.
ute Nichols they would do a good
md wise thing. If however, they
leem 1t best to nominate an entirely
leW man, one perfectly free from
Ill existing factlons-just as they
lid when they nominated Nichols.
'ome years ago-they could adyan.
'aseously cast their eyes to this
parish aud select one of our own
elbow citizens. Hon. EMILE RosT
hougha Democrat, is II man nos.
'esslng every merit required in a
rood Executive. He is native of
his State, and all his interests are
lere. lie comes from good stock
lis iather,the late P.A.Rost, having
'een an ornament to the Supreme :
Jourt, a practical planter and ac ,
emphasized scholar, and Jefferson
Davis Minister to Spain-if the
after was any merit. Emile Rost
hongh educated for the bar. has
ever had time or opportunity to
ractice law, the management of the
asst estates of his deceased father a
ngrossing all his attention. He. Q
as never been an ce.Seeker o.
eng content to represent his parish b
Democratic Conventions, and to Of
1hls duty as a good citizen and aS a :,
ollce Juror and School Director Is
is knowledge oflaw, his extensive az
anagement of plantations, his
holarly attachments, his familiarity
tn levees, his modest demeauor.
5 honesty, generosity, public Ii
lrlt and devotion m d,t an