The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-17
american State conrention.

men in the State, and one efthe largest that ev-
ofthe house of representatives, on Monday, 9th
inst. The convention was temporarily organised
by calling Major Waddel, OF Natchitoches, &c
the chair. and appointing iona G. White, OF
Thibodaux, and Rob't Conway, Of New Orleans,
permanent secretaries.
The hon. J. B. Robertson, of Terrebonne,
was elected president of the convention.
On motion, a committee of seven was ap-
pointed on credentials. During their absence,
Col w H. Sparks, of Ouachita, addressed the
convention. On the report of the committee
being received, it was found that all the parish
| es in the State, either in person or by proxy,
except six, were represented.
Col. Richard Stuart, moved that the nomlna-
ton of auditor Of public accounts be made and
the voting be done BY ballot, towhich objection
was made. A motion to lay Mr.. Stuart's re
solution on the table was lost. A motion to
proceed with nominating all the candidates and
to take a recess before balIoting prevailed
The following nominations were made:
For AUD1roR-J w. Scott, of Polnte Cou-
pee; VIM M. Kidd, of Jackson; H. M. Pierce,
of East Baton Rouge Walter M. Rossman; +.
Hardesty, OF West Feliciana.
For TRANSFORMATIONS @. Anderson, of st.
Landry; Daniel D. Avery, of E. Baton Rouge;
Joseph W. Walker of St. Mary; Dr. T. Haw-
kins, of ST. Mary; W. A. Crenshaw, of East
Baton Rouge.
For SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUcATIoN-Wn1
A. Lacy, of Caddo;J B. Burroughs, of Terre
bonne
W. A. Kidd's name was withdrawn as can
didate for auditor.
The convention took a recess of twenty min
utes, when it proceeded to business. Mr.. Cren-
shaw was Withdrawn as candidate for trea-
surer On the third ballot for auditor, the vote
stood: Hardesty, 96; Scott, rs. Mr.. Hardesty
was, on motion, unanimously declared the can
didate for auditor On the first ballot for state
treasurer, the vote was: for Walker, So;
Avery, 46: Hawkins, %; Anderson, IL. Mr.
Walker was, on motion, unanimously declared
the candidate for treasurer The name of Mr..
Burroughs having been withdrawn, VIM. A.
Lacy was declared by reclamation to be the
candidate of the American party for the office
of Superintendent Of public education.
On motion of P. Alexander, a committee Of
seven was appointed to prepare resolutions and
submit them to the convention. After a short
absence the committee made the following re-
port:
Whereas, The American party of louisiana en-
outraged by the purity of Its principles and stead
fast devotion to the constitution and the Union and
cheered by the increase Of its numerical strength in
having assembled in convention for gener
al consultation and for the nomination of candidates
for auditor, treasurer and superintendent of public
education, and candidates forcongress deem it proper
r,y.a, AZ I,,E,n H.,
ton entertain Of knowing that however disastrous
was the result Of the national contest of parties in the
last presidential election, there has been no abatement
OF patriotic ardor in ranks in louisiana nor
has there been any surrender of the principles of faith
which have guided us in our duty towards our com
mon country.
We behold with unmingled pleasure evidences of
a deep and permanent enlargement of preference for
American principles pervading the public mind of
our State to an extent which every doubt of
our complete triumph over adyersaries in any
general political election hereafter if the same sedt
ous exerons are employed throughout the State that
nave been so successful in some portions Of it.
And lmpeled by high appreciation of the impor-
ant ends designed to be accomplished for the good of
he people, by organisation, have determined
hefiy, to direct our influences against the abuses
II our State government which under the control of
he democratic party have grown gigantic of late
IS to have traInped our constitution under foot; to
rave wasted our public lands to have neglected our
uffrage and to have bankupted the treasury of our
State.
And to the end that the whole people of Louisiana
hall be fully and correctly Informed of the alarming
xtent to which these abuses have gone-the demo-
rate party having for many years been in the ascen
liant III the executive and legislative councils of our
Be it Resolved, That the State executive commit
ee shall prepare an address in the name of the Amer
an party Of Louisiana, which shall embrace a com
'lete exposition of the outrNges of democratic mis-
ule IN the government of the State and such other
acts together with principles consistent with true
as may serve to arouse the people to
ense Of their wrongs and lawful resistance to them
nd to secure the restoration of economy in the ad-
Of The government and respect for the
Constitutional rights Of the people.
Resolved, That the president of the convention
hall appoint at his leisure, the executive committee
the American party for the State at large, to be
opposed OF Il chairman, treasurer and twelve other
MEMBERS In the city of New Orleans and one member
'om each parish in the State, six of whom shall form
quorum for business.
Resolved that said committee shall have power to
II vacancies in its own body.
Resolved, That said committee be requested to per
ct plan Of organisation for the American party for
le State of louisiana at their earliest convenience
shlch plan shall be transmitted to the presidents of
ne various parish clubs to be established throughout
he State.
Resolved, That the executive committee beand here
yls authorised by this convention to REQUIRE an or
anisatlon of the members of the American nartv in
very parish in the State, that the president of each
arlsh organisation, shall report to the executive com
llttee when organised in conformity with the resolu-
on. / hat the executive committee shall! have full
over to direct the operations and work of the party
they may deem best for its interest and from time
time, issue such instructions for the government of
ne party, IN any canvass, as they may deem neces-
Try.
Col Richard A. Stewart offered resolution, which
as adopted, giving the executive committee right
nominate candidate for secretary of state should
vacancy occur also, to fill any vacancy that NAV
ecur in the State ticket.
After resolutions Of thanks to the officers of the con
antlon, and sergeant-at-arms, J. H Peralta the CON
ention adjourned
District conventions were held after the adjourn
ent Of the State convention, and the following can
ldates selected for congress
First dlstrict-George Eustis, Jr
Second &c Glendy Burke
Third '' CIV. Watterson
J. B. ROBINSON, President
I PonaH RI: c SEIEE, Secretaries.
After the adjournment OF the convention in the eve
ng, Chas. b. Dreux addressed the citizens in the
Zen street. in speech full of eloquence aud showed
IN mastery manner the eorruptions of democratic
gsiatlon IN the State The brass band with large
npany visited the governors mansion and cave
m serenade. He invited them in and paid them
arked attention.
STEAM PLoUGH.-A steam plough was tested 8
Eranclsvllle, on the New ALBANY and Salem =