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August 28, 1816
Richmond Enquirer
Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia
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New Orleans, July 26: Private sources report a small majority for General Villere in the gubernatorial election. The article expresses concerns over his capacity for the role and hopes for effective support from his secretary of state to maintain state peace and dignity.
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New-Orleans, July 26.
We cannot have access to the official returns of the election for Governor, as agreeably to the constitution, they are sent to the seat of government under a sealed cover, directed to the President of the Senate, and are not to be opened till the meeting of the legislature. Our information as to the result of this election consequently is derived from private sources only, which, however, may generally be depended upon. We are sorry to add, that these give a small majority to General Villere. We hope that our apprehensions of the consequences that may result from the elevation of this man to the gubernatorial chair will not be realized. Our opposition to his election was not factious or groundless. It originated from a firm conviction of his incapacity to fulfill the duties of the office either with dignity or intelligence, and in the acknowledged necessity that he will lie under to resort to others for advice and direction in the common routine of business. Our opposition to his administration will partake of the same character--it will be an open, a candid opposition, bottomed on truth and supported by argument--it will neither vituperate actions nor misrepresent motives.
A great deal will depend on his secretary of state or prime minister. If he be a man of talent and honesty, familiar with public affairs, much will be saved to the governor's feelings--much to the peace and dignity of the State.
[Gaz.
We cannot have access to the official returns of the election for Governor, as agreeably to the constitution, they are sent to the seat of government under a sealed cover, directed to the President of the Senate, and are not to be opened till the meeting of the legislature. Our information as to the result of this election consequently is derived from private sources only, which, however, may generally be depended upon. We are sorry to add, that these give a small majority to General Villere. We hope that our apprehensions of the consequences that may result from the elevation of this man to the gubernatorial chair will not be realized. Our opposition to his election was not factious or groundless. It originated from a firm conviction of his incapacity to fulfill the duties of the office either with dignity or intelligence, and in the acknowledged necessity that he will lie under to resort to others for advice and direction in the common routine of business. Our opposition to his administration will partake of the same character--it will be an open, a candid opposition, bottomed on truth and supported by argument--it will neither vituperate actions nor misrepresent motives.
A great deal will depend on his secretary of state or prime minister. If he be a man of talent and honesty, familiar with public affairs, much will be saved to the governor's feelings--much to the peace and dignity of the State.
[Gaz.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Gubernatorial Election
General Villere
New Orleans Politics
Louisiana Governor
What entities or persons were involved?
General Villere
Where did it happen?
New Orleans
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New Orleans
Event Date
July 26
Key Persons
General Villere
Outcome
small majority to general villere
Event Details
Private sources indicate a small majority for General Villere in the gubernatorial election; concerns raised about his incapacity, with opposition based on conviction of his unsuitability; future administration's success depends on capable secretary of state.