New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-08-22
.pRoTEST .fG.aLvST THE DONHLD-
soNV1LLE CONVENTION.
4nE WINGS OF 81. MARTIN AND COL. HUNT


THE WHO'S OF 81. MARTIN AND COL HUNT.
1t is with no little regret that we have been
called upon to publish the following protest
eva;nst the actionsof the Donaldsonville Con-
cressional Convention, by the wings of St. Mar
tin. We observe that there are names attached
70 it which have for long time been associated
with the whig cause, and which, by the respect
which is due to them, give to the movement
significance that commands our attention
With all due respect to the gent emen vino
have signed this protest, We object to the posi-
tion which they have taken, net only believing
their grounds untenable, but being satisfied
that the spirit which the movement engenders
will be prejudieial to the interests Of the wing
party. .
The delegates from the city were the repre-
ssntatives of the wing party here, and the mode
Of vof;ug in proportion to the wing strength rep
re.ented.i The basis insisted upon and finally
adopted was not only just, but was in accord
ance with the usages of the party, and had any
other basis been fixed upon, other sections
might with better reason have objected, as 1t
would have been departure from an estab-
lishsd rule The basis, in our humble opinion,
Il the proper one, and although the country
NAV feel irritated on account of the manner in
which it was urged, yet the object was correct.
The delegates went to the Convention un-
pledged, and being there, out of all the talent
] and worth of the District presented for their
selection, they fixed upon Mr.. Hunt, because
they considered him deserving, and as man
who would not only serve his State faithfnllv
in the National Legislature, but would be az
honor to the constituency who should serf'
there. - .ene delegates
In making choice Of Mr.. Hinterests of the
were influenced BY thee w neither the gratif-
wing party, haylRl ambition nor of sectional
cation Of
pTs hope and earnestly recommend to the
wings of ST. Martin that they will, upon more
mature reflection, accede to the present state of
things No benefit could certainly arise from
the course they suggest, and much harm might
A disruption in the ranks at the present crisis
would probably result in defeat, and success
could only be looked for as a remote possibility
We appeal to the wings of St. Martin if it
would not be better to reconsider their course,
and to array themselves under a common ban.
n0i' ""'."6 ~. r .ie'Pi0 az" NV 4oi hioh, hoi
Tor local predilecuons. ihe harmony OF the
party should be above all personal preferences
and above all considerations of sectional favor.
itism.
Entertaining these opinions, in which we have
no object but the good OF the party, we hope
that the gentlemen who consider themselves
aorieved will maononin,ouslv mako so,oa soori-
So Co.. tho Good az Tho r.,,r W. I'LL -,
49, -. e. " "oo'' oiise'-
Auiiy oach 'neir sueeesuoh ior announcer cohSeh-
ton, but that we believe the moral effect would
almost ensure defeat. Sincerely do we trust
that some compromise will have the effect to |
corcantro.a ,ha ,vh;,, nb l., ~.
!. "'e f""A> "AN i'"0 'ieii' on
w iy.
Sr M.prrvevu,u ,,u,,,, 10 1920
n. a. LIE august ~ 1000.
' s.o'' " HHe crescent:
GENTs-The wings of the Parish of st Mar
tin feeling themselves iniprod .,d ,1a,.;,,aI 20
their rights hv tho o.,s 90 50 '''o VI
aess Vi sne elty delegation,
~ 'ne Dona'''ohVii'e convention, and unwilling
10 submit 70 such nigh handed means as was |
there made use of, have determined To nrotas, |
against the proceedinqs The fo,lovi,. -
rso, = oan 30 ~. o,;a.;,, "oeu-
W. " 'ou'a'nlhe our
sel'iihents' we ask oil you TO publish them;
II Is with feelings Of deepest regret that we.
wings OF tne Parish OF st. Martin, feel ourselves
cons.failed, ny our sense of right and justice
to publish, that we will NOT be bound by the ac-
tion % the congressional Convention of Donald