St. Landry democrat., 1883-09-29
Francis t. Nichols,
claiborne Gssardianl.

uV SLOISC Va VIC StuCAANAGAA SteA Gllt
people of Claiborne Parish, and we be-
Ieye Of the honest masses of the entire
State for Governor, is tt maimeasoldier
and incompatible patriot, Francis T.
Nichols. This choice of the people is
based upon reasons that are good and
sufficient. The people know that he is
honest; they know he is faithful; they.
know he is capable, and that :le loves
his people and their interest. These.
things he has demonstrated. He has:
passed through the fire and came out
unsheathed; he has been weighed in,
the balances and not found wanting.
The people know that if he lis Cover,
nor that he will be Governor Of the
whole people, and that no ring, clique
or faction will be permitted TO control
him, or to dictate his policy. The peo-t
pie know that IF he lis Governor that
they viii, have an honest government,
30 far as the power of the executive
can secure that,result and that he will
not hesitate to denouRee aud expose
corruption, whether it be found in high
or low places. 'The people know that
be has clean hands and a brave heart,
that his integrity is uaquestioned and
his honor stainless. The people know
that he is not seeking office, they know
that he prefers Ito spend hissdays in the
peace and. quiet of private life, but theE
also know that when they ask him to
fight their battles that he is too patriotic
to decline. .He.is not seeking the office
The office. is. seeking him. The people
know that the.pings, cliquss, wire pull
lers and politicians do not want Francis
T. Nichols to be Governor. He is toe
pure man to serve their purposes.
The occupation of this. class would be
gone. The, people know that lie will
be assailed bitterly by these ella sses,
but the people are acquainted with his
record. They know his history upon
the battle field and in the executive
chair, and these are sufficient ans wers
to all the charges his enemies can cog
coct. lie has the confdenceof the peo-
pie. The people are satisfied with
his capacity and ability, and with his
integrity and patriotism. For such rea-
sons as these the people desire to see
Francis q. Ficholls again in the exc
cutive chair. These are sufficient l,ea-
sons. None other need be given. Nor
need the ability and character of che
battle Scared soldier and pure states
man be further dWelt upon. TO Louis
ianians, Francis T. Nichols needs no
eulogy. Let the people of Louisiana
rally around Francis T. Nichols and
despite all the influences of the politi-
clans make him Governor of the State
again. He is the peoples candidate
and the people must determine whether.
they or the politicians and wire -pulIers
are to make the Governors OF this
State.
The politicians will, of course, heap !
and caiumny upon the clarac-
ter and services of Nichols. tits only
that they should. Such are
ever the weapons which unscrupglous
men seek to slaughter those who are
brave enough to defy their bidding.
The prospect Of Nichols adnlinistra-
ton goads those who desire an admin
:strati.on that will be a plant tool in
their hands to desperation. The peo-
pie fortunately understand the situa-
Jon. Such methods cannot destroy or
weaken the confidence of the masses in
the battl e-scarred veteran, thetried and
ncorrupti IDLE statesman. It will fall
harmless ut his feet.
Politicians are searching for flaws in
Sicholl's record. The people know
hat he is honest, that he will seryeI1