Le pionnier de l'Assomption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 1850-185?, 1855-06-18
Be it resolved sc. That the spirit Of

BE 1t resolved &C. mat the splfll OF
our Institutions is diametrically opposed
to every thing bordering on prescription
and mnaiicism, and we are taught by
sad experience TO look with suspicion on
ane issue, brought forth in the cold re-
| gions Of the North, and tfansplanted 70
the sunney soil Of the South, 10 give II
new life AMI sigour.
Re it res oIved &c. THAI we adhere to
the %gua.antees contained in Our Federal
Constitution, and regard any test whet-
Their it be political or religious, as a
qualification for office, (nol found in that
instramenl) as ii clear visitation OF It's
spirit, and calculated 10 undermine the
solidity Of our government.
Be it rrso we'd &c. That we turn with
pride to the glorious results obtained 10y
The democracy at the late election, in
the old dominion, and hail the action OF
our party in that State, as "n etlectuaI
check to the spirit of intolerance and
fanaticism, which winding its way from
the North, babe fair 10 sweep like All
avalanche over the Southern States,
and extinguish that reputation for ma
gnanimity, and fair dealing, which we
have hitherto enjoyed.
BE it resolved &c. That we cordially
invite those among our former political
opponents, who are DESTROYS of maintains
ing the true objects Of our government,
aud Of transmitting TO posterity %institu>
tons which shall not be impaired by the
introduction of false issues, to unite with
us, at the coming election, in placing the
seal oftheir disapprobalion, on all poll
teal heresies, which depart from the
spirit, and text of our Federal Constitu>
ton. aE s.. .@" vo.. ...I .#.
h Resolved that while as democrats we
pledge our hearty support TO whoever
may be our standard bearer, in the APP
preaching Stale election, we at the same
time, recommend the name Of our fellow
citizen, Col. w. w. Pugh as our first
choice for Governor.
The meeting was then addressed by
Messrs Gentle and Mills.
On motion the following delegates to
the State Convention at Baton Rouge
were appointed a#a. s
Andre Leblanc, James T. Pugh, Ii.
Braud, w. Ii. P"gh, A'phonse Gentle,
S. III. Harvey, Auguste TruxiIlo, Thos.
w. Pugh, Celestin Dalferez, Desire
Leblanc, w, r. Mills, G. w. Pugh, J.
B. l.. Dugas, L. A. William.on, rrFirmin
Blanchard, +. x. Dugas, Julien Tour
MILLION, IN Bap'is,e Landry, SEVERN
Landry, Numa Wives, Conrad Mavor,
e. Blanchard, w, w. Pugh, Pierre
Charlet. Daniel Morrison, Edm. Bourg,
DIR II. N. Ellis, Col. w. N. Alvey,
Bazilc L. Boudrcau, +. SupcrvieIle, Il
Pelletier, Andre Leblanc. s
On motion, a Democratic Central
Committee was aPpointcn, composed as
follows /:
Andre Leblanc, Jas. I. Pngh, w. H.
Pugh. a. TruxiIlo, ID. Leblanc. W. X.
Mills, +. A. Williamson, w. w, Pugh,
Conrad Mavor, A. Gentle. ~.-sa s
On motion, the name of the President
was added TO said committee and list OF
delegates. .. tn.-a .. ....s. j.
g.. .. On motion, -t.t-rE.
Resolved that five members Of the
Democratic Central Committee shall
form d quorum. fa. .p.t sgs s#s u..
5Mt On motion, ss..4 -4
Resolved that the "Pionnier dc l'As--
s%umption," the "Jonrnal de la C6te,"
& the "Louisiana Courier" he request
ed TO publish the proceedings of this
meeting. ."'l .# o 1s.Ist" "'
On motion, the meeting adjourned
sine die. .al @
.a-"aaEa w. w, PUGH,
:. hasa- President.
e. L. MAyoR, Secretary. T :