The Constitutional. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1860-1861, 1860-09-08
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STATE CENTRAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, !
CONSTITUTIONAL UNION PARTY, La. !
NEW ORLEANS, AuGusT 30 1850.


NEW ORLEANS, AUGUST 20, 1860.
VlIIE State Central Committee Of the Constitu-
L tonal Union Party of Louisiana duly en-
powered by the Convention which met in Baton
Rouge on the last anniversary of our glorious
Union, being fully impressed with the importance
OF the duties assigned them, and the grave res
possibilities they have assumed, deem it essential
To the great cause we have all cspouscd to cstab-
lISh 4 newspaper i'll the city OF New Orleans, de-
voted to the election of BELL aud EVERETT,
to be circulated broadcast throughout the Com
monwcalth.
The name of the paper is TO be the Lou
lslana Signal IL will advocate the cause of our
| fustrious Candidates with all the energy. ab-
~ and resources it can command, but with = on
courtesy, and a strict observance of all tn a.. NJ
ties properly attaching to political contru, ',sy.
It wIt Oc J"vdtcd to the sacred cause Of our
glorious ana Dr. lhcent Union, iirstly-col,i,cIug
Its preservation and pcrmancncc above and b., =.
You'd all pTicc-and to srcuIe that incstimable
Object; II viii, secondly, support the true National
Candidates whose noble and patriotic motto is
" The JHiOn, The Constitution and the EufOrcc-
moHt ~ ne Lars. With standard bearers of ia,
lofticSt patriotism, and of unasSaabi, integrity.
and with motto and a platform that chalI nprs
the admiration and respect of all patriotic ctizcN1
without distinction of party, victory is sure to
perch upon our banner if we work for il with
zeal and industry becoming the grand and holy
cause in which we all profess to BIZ engaged
We have good news from all parts Of the Union
from all sections Of Louisiana-and if we ONLY
20 into the battle with confidence and determine
ton, triumph is certain and the preservation Of
the ConiedeTacy sure. With such incentives to
urge them forward aud with such prospects ahead.
will not our friends rally. as Of yorc to the res
cue We hope and believe so.
The Iotiisiana l.
control OF w. X. Adams, Esq. formerly of the
Crescent. We consider ourselves fortunate i'm
having been able TO obtain the services ola gen
tleman OF such. acknowledged ability, and So emf
nently qualified for the position engaged as he
has been for life time devoted To the same cause
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 cooperation of
our com try friends. We wish the Signal to reach
every part of the Sate-to be read at every fire.
side. 1t will be full of facts and arguments, and
will appeal to the intelligence and patriotism Of
the people excusivefy-no 10 their preudces or
partialities. We shall be prepared to furnish it
at actual cost price.
The Signal will be furnished to clubs at the
rate of 81 80 per 100, and to subscribers for :
until the close of the Canvass
The first number of the Signal was published
on the 10Th inst 1t will be- continued tri-weekly
until the middle of October, when il will be pub
lished daily until the Presidential election.
THOS. CURRY, NJ NCSSON,
Secretary. Chairman.