Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-18
Parish Of St. Martin Democratic Assembly


Pursuant to call, a meeting Of the De
mocrats of the parish of St. Martin was
held at St. MartinsvilIe on the 4th Of
December.
On motion, Charles Gauthier, Esq.
was appointed President of the meeting:
with Hilaire Gradenigllo rs Vice Prcsi
dent, and Charles Ducllamp as Seereta
ry.
The object of the meeting having been
duly stated by Elolard Simon, Jr, on
motion, the. following delegates were
selected to represent the Democratic
party in the Convention to meet at Baton
Rouge for choosing a candidate tor AS
sociate Justice of the Supreme Court at
the election of April next in the Third
District:
Hon. Edward Simon, Hon. Alexander
Dcclouct, Charles Gucrineire, II. Graden-
iy|o; Edward Simon, Esq. "
On motion, were appointed to draft
resolutions expressive of the ense of
this meeting, the following Committee:
Judge A. Condroy, D. Broussard, and
George Webre.
The following resolutions were re-
ported and unanimously adopted by the
meeting:
Whereas, a Democratic Convention to
a candidate for the office of Asso-
ciate Justice of the Supreme Court of
the State. of Louisiana, in the Third Dis
trict, will shortly be heldin Baton Rouge,
the. Sd Monday of January next, or at
such other place and time as may be
by the party for that purpose,
(the Sd Monday Of January next, and
the city of Baton Rouge meeting the de-
sire Of the Democrats of this parish, it
is hereby
Resolved, That the Democrats Of this
meeting view the forthcoming election
Of April next with deep concern and in
terest for the welfare of our beloved
State. Be it further
Resolved, That, impressed with its i'm
portance, it is incumbent upon us to Cos
operate with the Democratic party, in
the whole District, in selecting for that
high and responsible station, one emf
nently qualified byhis spotless integrity
and sound requirements in the legal pro-
fession. Be itsfurther
Resolved, That since it has become
necessary that a regular nomination
shonld be made by a Democratic Con-
vention of a candidaterfor that high Of
fee, it behooves usto exert ourselves to
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bring about the nomination of a member
Of the legal profession, who, tons, and
in our humble judgment, offers all the
guarantees of ability and virtue that
ought to adern the bench. Be it fur
Their
Resolved, Thatwe ought in this mat
ter to- contribute our share in elevating'
the standardo of the judiciary Of our State,
at one time ourpride at home and abroad;
and in bringing back thesdays Of its
ancient renown. Be it further
Resolved, That this meeting takes
pleasure III recommending to the Con-
vention at Baton Rouge by means of the
delegates this day appointed, the Hon.
Albert VOORHEES,, actually the presiding
Judge Of the 18th Judicial District, as
possessing the necessary qualifications
in a high degree for that ofice. BE it
Resolved, That we regret the retire
ment from the bench of the Supreme
Court Of the Hon. Cornelius VOORHEES,, in
whom we have always placed unlimited
Be it further
Resolved, That theproceedings Of this
meeting and the resolHtionsladopted be
published in the Louisiana Courier, and
other papers as may be selected.
CHAs. DUcHAMr, Secretary.
New STEAn CAERIAGE.-Col. r. NJ. Hoe,
The inventor Of the celebrated typerre-