After 1874 Elections,Judge James E. Trimble of Union Parish Louisiana Hailed as a Hero in New Orleans
Submitted by:       Shawn Martin
Date of Submission: 12/2008

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After 1874 Elections,Judge James E. Trimble of Union Parish Louisiana Hailed as a Hero in New Orleans

From the New Orleans "Times Picayune", issue of 26 November 1874
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   It was with unfeigned pleasure yesterday that we received a call from Judge J. E. 
Trimble, of the Eleventh Judicial District of Louisiana, a gentleman who has recently 
been made conspicuous by his manly action in the matter of the outrages committed by 
Lieut. Hodgson and Deputy Marshal Seelye in North Louisiana.  Judge Trimble has 
illustrated in his own person the promptness with which our people recognize what is 
honorable and courageous in a public officer, whether that officer be of Republican 
or Conservative political faith.  To him more than any one else are we indebted for 
the check which the military dragooning in that district has met, and for the 
publicity which led to the investigation and pending court-martial in the case of 
that stripped and booted warrior, Lieut. Hodgson.  Such Republican officials as Judge 
Trimble elevate any community, and a prevalence of similar officials would perpetuate 
the party producing them.  He has behaved like a loyal gentleman, and whether he 
calls himself Republican or Conservative hereafter, our people will always esteem 
him and be glad to do him honor for the courage, impartially and firmness of his 
course, at a time when they, his political opponents, needed such qualities most 
sorely.

   We are not apprised of Judge Trimble’s mission in New Orleans, but are glad to 
welcome him and to express in behalf of our constituency the respect of admiration 
in which he is held by all.


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