New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-03-18
the sgnsturee Of all loyal citizens Of the United


The sreeis, Committee appointed at the last meet
ina to prepare plan for the organization OF State
Goverpusnt reported, through their Chairman,
Thomas d. Dursnt, Substantially es foliews:
Tie Committee have every reason to believe, from
the general expression Of opinion among loyal fnen
in this city that the public mind 10 fully Impressed
with the necessity of the movement, and prepared so
SUSTAIN all prudent. and proper measures devised &c
secure it's success.
The Co,nuGtte recommend that three members Of
the Assoc aten be appointed by the President 70
confer with the other Union Associations IN New
Orleaus and Jefferson, sad COMMITTEES to prepare
and present to Gov. Shepiey memorial, calling for
the converting of a State Convention il June, lS6S
The election ~ Orleans to be by representative
districts each district TO have at least delegate
and the election TO be held in May the election TO be
held through the Board of Commissioners Of Elec
tions in NevO rleans ald by Shers in the country
In introducing The resolutions Mr.. Duraut stated
that this Association claime1 no advantages over
any OFT er. We are colaboiers, in common cause,
and ask the cooperation VI all who loyal to the
land Of their birth adoption aud the ng Of their
fathers. lCheers. We have now much moro than
onehslf Of the white population aud tho wealth Of
Louisiaua within the Union lines. 1 hope the area
will be enlarged until there will DO no parish in tie
State in which the National flag doeG not float.
IApplause.
1he editor OF the only t-ue Union psper in the
city, The Era seems TO labor under a mistake to
our Intentions. We do not think FOR moment Of SUI
perseding the military authority. l pay, Ar.
Chairman, that at no future time will Ualon mill
tsry force be absent from Louisiana. single regi
ment Of Union soldiers could have held New q rcis,
if not the State from the date OF secession To Tue
date Of conquest. What VIC ask is not only based
upon policy, but constitutional right. Maryland
and Kentucky retain their State Governments,
which arc upheld BY the streng arm OF military
power.
Mr.. l.. Madison Day addressed the meeting at
length, deuouncing the scheme in severe tergs
He said il would ultimately create want OF har-
mony between the city and the country. lie hoped
the Rebels would be made to feel the pains and pen
allies OF their crimes, and not be allowed TO plead
the loyalty of the State for pardon.
Mr.. j. A. Rozier differed very materially with the
last speaker. lie thought the organization of State
Government would meet the hearty approval of the
Military Governor and tito General Commanding,
and would greatly relieve them IN the discharge Of
their duties. Hc was a Union man, and to the
Republic be would Danish ell questions from con.
sideration even that OF Slavery, which must sue
cuinb to rebellion. Loud spplauss.l lie bad
warned leading Rebels that they were entombing
Slavery by seceeding from the Union. He was
earnestly in favor OF the organization of Provision
al Government.
NJ j. Q. A. Fellows thought the voice of the
people should be taken upon me subject For him
self he would welcome division Of the state Of
Lousiapa--a contamination lie deemed likely 10 be
speedily effected by the proposed Government.
The hour being late, the further consideration OF
the subject was postponed until next Saturday even
log. Major Foster OF the 12Sth Regiment New
York Volunteers, was introduced He said he had
been seriously advised not to make bis appearance N
uniform upon tue stage on which he stood. Laugh |
ter and hearty cheers.1 lie would dotain them Out /
for moment, but would say that be would never be
forced to remove his official costume until the good
cause had triumphed. lGreat applause. He re-
cited the following original poem, when the meeting
adjourned;