The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1884-03-15
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In q short time the Democrats of
this District will be called on to sc
lect candidates for the State Sen
ate. This district compose ,lof the
parishes OF Assumption, Lafonrche
aud Terrebonne, is entitled to two
Senators. AS yet, We have heard
OF no lame from II own parish
mentioned in thiscOnnection. There
Is yet, how ever, abundant time for
that, and We doubt not that III due
season one of our own several dis
tinguished parishioners who are
competent for the place may con-
sent to enter the field.
Assumption, we learn, has no
candidate.
The parish Of Lafonrche, it is
pretty well understood, will pro
sent to the convention ~ her choice
for this nomination, Hon l. D.
Moore Of ThibOuaux. This choice
is II happy one. If Mr.. Moore
should be nominated aud consents
10 make tue race, we predict al &C
tive, intelligent and vigorous eau
vasS which..wiIl rebound to the advan
tage Of The whole ticket AMI result
III success. This il not necessarily a
Republican district. 1t is u close
one either way, requiring only work
and activity by "a candidate to in
sure success. M. Moore has made
the race before and was defeated by
a very small majority. His oppo
nent was the most popular man in
the Republican party, AMI the reg
lstry laws aud location of the bal
lot boxes mot to speak OF repeating)
were used un>pa,ingly by the Rail-
Cal chiefs il their own behalf.
Times have since changed. There
will be now a talr and full registra
ton, and II location of ballot boxes
to suit al sections and neighbor
hoods. Besides in the last five
years, by emigration aud immigra
ton, there has been a change of at
least five hundred voters III the Sen
atorial District in favor of the Dem
Ocracy. W. have but to make the
proper effort aud victory will be
ours.
This section of Louisiana has
practically been without represcu
tation iu the General Assembly,
since Judge Goode declined a re,
election TO the Senate. During his
lncumbency the district had the
call in that body. We trust that in
making the Senatorial nominations
the convention will be mindful of
the high standard required. It is
to see that u man of Mr..
Moore'~ capacity and position is spo
ken OF for the place. His standing
III his profession. his position a. y
citiz FL, and the high place he holds
IN the councils Of the party would
make him Il most useful member OF
The law making branch of the govern
ment. Should MIR. Moore be ten
Tered the nomination, he would re
ut this end of the district at
he polls that recognition to which
lis abilities aud his long party ser
ices entitle bim.-H0um0 Courier. /,
We cordially endorse every word T,
II the above. Mr.. Moore by his IN !,
iring work for the success of tue I
Party, merits this nomi
alton and he should have it. We /,
eed young, active, energetic and ,
omperent men III the next Legisla e
c
That body will have important !
nties to perfoIm IN, aud it should be t
opposed Of men of liability who will !;
DIRK to promote the general inter
st and public welfare. Il
TIE Democracy can carry this t
enatorial District if it does its r
uty. !.
Let Us put Mr.. Moore's name on a
re list OF candidates and then pro y
ed 10 elect him. ! !.
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there 1t Touches the Shores and the "
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