The Constitutional. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1860-1861, 1860-10-06
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STATE CENTRAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, ]
CONSTITUTIONAL UNION PARTY, LA. :
NEW ORLEANS, AUGUST 20. IS6O.

NEW OblfANN, AUGUST ~, lSbD.
FNIIE State Central Committee of the Constitu-
i tional Union Party of Louisiana, duly en-
powered by the Convention which met i'm Baton
Rongc on the last anniversary of our glorious
Union, being fully impressed with the impoi lance
of the duties assigned them, and the grave res
possibilities they have assumed, deem il essential
tO the great cause we have all espouscd 10 estab-
lish newspaper in the city of Ncy; Orleans. de-
voted to the election of BELL and EVERETT.
to be circulated broadcast throughout the Com
mOnwealth.
The name Of the paper IL to be the Lou
isiana Signal II will advocate the causc of our
lllustrious Candidates with all the energy, abili-
ty and resources il can command, but with reason,
court sy and strict observance of all the am, nj
ties properly attaching to political controversy
1t will be- devoted tO the sacred cause of our
glorious and bcniticent Union, irstly-considcring
its preservation and permancncr above ard be-
You'd all prlcc-aud to SccWc that iuc, Unable
object II will, secondly, support the true N"tional
Candidates whose noble and patriotic motto is
" The Union, the CORSiifRtiOH, and the EUf,rcc-
mcHt Of the Lars" With standard bearers of ihr
loftiest patriotism, and OF unassalable integrity.
aud with a motto and platform that challenge
the admiration and respect Of all patriotic citizens
without distinction Of party, victory is surc to
perch upon our bann if We work for it with q
zeal and industry becoming he graId and holy
cause in which we all profess to be engaged
We hay good news from al parts Of tn Union
from all rctions of Lorsiana-and if We orl,
60 into the be. tie with confidence and deter. ma
ton, triumph is certain and the pIcservat, ..
the Conirdrl acy sure. With such nccn.iv.
urge them forward, and with such prospects .h,....
will not our friends rally, as Of yorc, to the r,s
cue We hope and believe so.
The Louisiana Signal will he under the editorial
control of W. Il. Adams, Esq, ormerlv Of the
Crescent We consider ourselves fortunate in
having been able to obtain the services ola gen
tleman Of such Acknowledged ability, and 50 emf
nently qualified for the position, engaged as he
has been for life time devo, to the same car Sc
which he again takes up the pen to do battle for
The expense of this undertaking will be great
We therefore, solicit the aid and coop. alton Of
our couI try friends. We wish the Sign i to reach
every part of the Statr-to be- r. 4 al every fire.
side. 1t will be full of fac and ar. umcn,s and
will appeal TO the integ nc, and j. tito ism If
the people excusively-not 10 tn. IT prcindicrs or
partiaties. We shall be prepared to furnish it
at actuai cost prize.
The Signal win be furnished TO clnbs At the
rate of - 30 per l00 and to subscribers for 81
until the close of the Canvass
The first number of the Signal was published
on the 18th inst II will be- continued tri-weekly
until the middle of October, when il viii be pub
lshed daily until the Presidential election.
THOS. CURRY, NJ. MI SSON,
Secretary. Chairman.