St. Landry democrat., 1886-10-16
To the Democracy of
Louisiana.
HEADQS. Dem. STATE CENTRAL Con-,
Baton Rouge. October 6, 1886.

| Baton Rouge. October 6, 1886.
In the belief that the differences ex-
listing in the Democratic ranks upon
certain questions of public policy will
enable them to elect a ma ajority i'll the
national House Of Representatives, the
Republican party have determined to
spare no effot to carry every district
left unguarded by the Democracy
| Failing to achieve a triumph in the
approaching Congressional elections,
their leaders know that Democratic
victory must be the inevitable result of
the campai gn of 1888.
! 1t is obvious, therefore, that the pre-
Ilminary battle for Democratic suprem-
acy is to be fought Oh the 9nd of No
vember, prOX.
In view of the importance of this
contest, it behooves every loyal Demo-
crat to prove his attachment to his par
ty. by assisting with his vote and his
efforts, to secure the election of every
Democratic nominee in this State, by
the largest majority obtainable.
No personal feeling, or differences Of
opinion in regard to party or public pol
icy, should deter the old guardsmen of
the Democracy from doing their whole
duty in this emergency.
Let it be borne in mind that the test
of fealty to the Democratic party is to
'ofe tie fcict nominated by its c0nren-
TONS
Democratic government in the State
has given us Il prompt and efficient ad
ministration of the laws;7i it has given
such confidence in the stability of a
proper condition of affairs that capital
lists have constructed several great
railway lines, and that inumerable en-
terDrises have been founded in every
portion Of the State the public credit
has lmprOved property has grown in
valne: the pnbic institutions have been
rehahlltated a new impetus has been
impaired to the cause of education All
era of good feeling has been inaugu-
rated between the races; so that the
State can now he said to have entered
fairly the route to prosperity and
greatness.
1t is but justice to President Ceve-
lands administration to say that it has
corrected numerous abuses and inangu-
rated a system of economy in the man
agement of public affairs that has led to
vast reduction of the national Inlet
edncSs. 1t has made provision to com
mence the construction of a navy
worthy of our great country. 1t has
made liberal appropriations for our riv-
ers and harbOrs, out of which aid is to
be extended in the construction of our
levees. 1t has given recognition to the
South in the various departments of the
government, and in other ways has con-
duced to the eradication Of sectional
ism which has stood for many years asa
barrier to the investment of capital in
the South and has driven the stream Of
immigration towards less inviting sec
tions of the Union.
To receive the full measure of these
benefcient results, if is but wise that
the power of the Democratic party
should be upheld
Let it not be said that Louisiana has
failed to appreciate these improved con-
ditions, and that she has permitted
differences upon minor questions, which
can be adjusted in the party councils, to
open the way for Republican successes
The Democratic conventions have
nominated:
Hon. THEODORE S. WILKINSON, for
the First District.
Hon. MATT D. LAGAN, for the Second
District.
Hon. EDWARD J. GAY, for the Third
District.
Hon. n. c. BLANCHARD, for the
Fourth District.
Hon. COLUMBUS NEWTON, for the
Fifth District.
Hon. E. w. ROBERTSON, for the
Sixth District.
The nominees are men of probity,
ability and tried patriotism. One and
all, they are worthy of the support Of
every Democrat and of every good citi-
zen who has the welfare of his State and
country at heart.
In the name of the State Central
Committee of the Democratic party, |
appeal to all such men to take an ac-
tive part in the Forthcoming prelimi-
nary battle for the maintenance of good
government and progress, in order that
the majorities for our nominees may
give unm mistakable warning to the Re
publican party that they need not look
Tor assistance from Louisiana to re-
trieve, in 1883, the defeat they sustained
in 1884.
Very respectfully, etc,
LEON JASTREMSKI,
Chairman Democratic State Central
Committee.