The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-03-28
Democratic Conventions

Inc following proceedings OF the democratic State con
venon OF Louisiana the last that we have received
'ut fortunately the shortest This advantage gives us
the opportunity OF finding for them and having than
IT once before readers We must confess also that
We publish them with great pleasure We might almost
all them "model resoutions !" they are drawn in 40
LIBERAL and wise spirit creating no new tests to divide
he republican party, but binding them together by COM
non principles and concurrence at the national
convention The first resolution particularly important
The convention will be worse than useless if the delepa
lions OF the several States do not pledge themselves to
the cordial support of the citizens who may be selected
by the Baltimore convention"
DEMOCRATIC STATE CoNvENrIoN.The delegates from the
lierent parishes OF this State bled on
evening" at O'Clock, in the hall of the House of Re pre-
entatves in pursuance OF the call previously published
,lect suitable represent the this
State in the Democratic National Convention to be held in
Baltimore on the 18th Monday in May, 1913 aud to
orm electoral ticket for this State the ensuing pres
lential election.
yanized by calling Dr. VIM. b. Scott the chair after
which, Messrs Zenon Ledoux sen of Point Coupee Isaac
L. Preston, of Jefferson; Martin G. Penn of ST. Tammany
Sanddge, from Bosser A. j. Guirot, of Orleans j. c.
Porter of Caddo; Felix Robb, of Catahoula duly
elected vice presidents and j. ~ Lea G. W. Reese and
A. Duplantier, were appointed secretaries.
After short and appropriate address from the honorable
president in which the object of the meeting set FORTH
and after touching ausion the fact that convention
assembled the anniversary the birth of Andrew
Jackson
committee of nine appointed to draught resolu-
ions expressive of the of the non and embo
lying the feelings and opinions of the democracy of the
State OF Louisiana. The committee composed of the
following sentemen' Thomas j. Druant, E. w. Noise, j.
G. Larue, Felix Huston, j. G. Bryce r. M Drew A. Des.
Iondes, Jr., w. w. Pugh J. Carnahan
After which, he inn
Tor few moments for the purpose of arranging the electo
raj ticket and the delegation the Baltimore Convention
After the recess had expired the following electoral ticket
was nominated and unanimously adopted by the conven-
tion, vz
First Disfrie-Elector, Charles H. Daunoy; substitute,
Second District -Elector Gen j. B. Pauche substitute,
John g. Larue.
Third Distia.-Elecor, Isaac T. Preston substitute,
Fourth Distriet-Elector, Thos w. Scott; substitute,
Fifth Distrct-EIector Andrew Martin substitute, Will
Sirh Disriet.-Eector, Henry Phillips substitute, H. j.
Peck
The following gentlemen also duly elected delegates
to the Baltimore Convention, viz:
First Distriet-Messrs. Jno. Sde, Emile La Sere, w..
Second .riet.SMessrs: Crockett, Samuel Locke Ed
Ra ID w. s Gsx " & w. G. Kendall
Third Distriet-Messrs. j. c. Beae, Jno B. Labranche
PaSh
Rss D. = n Tsa xaYssn Dapan1sr D. j.
doax. j.. Martin g. Penn, Montgomery Sloan, W. r. Cow
gill, Felix Huston, Thos g. Davidson, b. B simms James
Fifth District -Messrs J; 6. Bryce p Berry. Robert
Gade. r l. Tanner, w Wilmington, T. O. Moore W. B
Boussafd Drosin Broussard Ransom Easton, Alexander
splane W. F. Griffin. T. A. Creighton, Isaac G. Morse
J. Chambiss v H. Jones, VIM Perkins, John s. Gilbert,
~ t. Richardson s. w. Downs
On motion OF Mr.. Preston the president OF the conven.
ton, the Hon. VIM. B. Scott, nominated delegate
to the Baltimore convention from the State large
The committee appointed draugh resolutions
the following which were unanimously adopted:
Resolued, That the democratic party of louisiana repo
sing entire confidence in the patriotism and fidelity of the
party in her sister States do hereby pledge themselves
the Baltimore convention candidates for the presidency
and vice presidency OF the United States
,achmen the great leading of the democratic
party which, restraining the of the State and gen.
strengthen and pepetuate the system of republican gov
in the American Union, and diffuse it the
earh.
RESOLVED, That approve the liberal principles embod
led in tariff of 1876, which has demonstrated the mi
putty OF protective taxation and the advantages of low i'm
POSTS which has Increased the revenue while has ma
ssy en- the rate OF duty and Augmented the gene
Resolved That the Independent treasury longer
taned, without faering the finances of the country under
the OF foreign and the ruinous commissions
Rs.oued That we are unaeraby opposed to the dstri
button Of the proceeds sales OF the public lands among
the States, and IN favor OF liberal graduation OF their
Resolved That the with Mexico the consequence
repeated wrongs and injuries OF her government Ind
brought by her act and should be vigorously
prosecuted until peace honorable and consistent
the rights of nations has been eecuay secured and
among these rights have been universally recog
Missed and constantly enforced than retaining territory
quered by military power.
Res0ived That reiterae and confirm the princ
pies set torh by the Democ Convention in Baltimore
in lS44.
After the adoption of the foregoing resolutions Mr. P. X.
Wagner pre- sented the following, which were adopted
without dispute
Resoiued, That regard tho Wimot Proviso at
tack upon rights of the savehoding
Snies discussion in Congress dangerous TO fed
R,soped That while we view with surprise the aston
holding voted with that question, those demo
the north who stood by that occasion are
titled and shall receive, heartfelt gratitude
Mr. ]. c. Larue then offered the following additional reso
luton which unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That committee shall be appointed, which
shall in New Orleans be called the Democratic
Central Committee of the State of louisiana which com
mee shall have powers take all such may
be deemed proper the triumph OF the democratic
party this State at the coming presidential election
In pursuance of this resolution, the following gentlemen
were appointed to constitute said committee, viz;
John Sidcll Samuel Locke John M Bell, Clark Wood
Audi A. j. (iurot w. w. KING, Isaac T. Preston, Jud2e
Dunlap, p. Ord, Charles Diamond, w. H. Wilder, ID
Mitchell, F. Stevenson, s. T. Taylor, L. J. Sigur w.
Elmore &. A. Gayarre, J. f. Rubb, f.. Wiltz, John L.
Lewis, ID. Augustn, John J. ker
On motion of the Hon. John M. Bell, twas
Resolped That the thanks of the convention be rendered
TO the president Presidents and secretaries for the