New-York daily tribune., 1864-04-16

resident and wealthy cotton planter Of Bayou Rapdes
sat as President; VIM. Bailey, an influential sugar
planter Of high social standing was Vice-iresiaen,i
WIN. Cuberson. native Of the place was Sccreiory.
Mr. A Casabnt "a member Of the bar OF Alexandra Tor
the last ten years Of the late law firm of Lyman Cas-
abat, made a stirring address TO the people. Among
After nearly n wear OF absence from home glad and
proud am 1 indeed 10 stand and address my fellow,
citizens once more under the shclteTng folds Of the ola
and beloved flag Of Union and Freedom.
III know my own heart. if do not deceive mysen,
this il one Of tie proudest and happest moments o. ny
humble life But at the onset let me assure you 'e
your fellow-citzen. my friend, ient. COY. James ~
Wells the noblest Of old Rapides the ony Uno o
faithful among many fathess has retuihea WI, lis
and other refugees not to crush down ana ds'l. hs
prosecutors and enemies according 10 their M h
on the contrary for the Eobe purpose ana VIII .rt I %
erOus intention OF doing every thing IL iS bormony
sst and bring about the restoration OF olu ,,;nhia'
and government in your midst ns soon aS PisS az @
and 10 use his personal ana official , % - s y m
has in your behalf TO save ana prof. al yonr
your homes, your families your P''P'''' '"N
Fellow citizens. think that thsterlible unfortunate
and bloody war . T PaJ revolution is now CON.
oeded by ali sensible minds to be revolution ol IDEAS
as well as Of arms. Within the last three yesrs te
American people have performed the Work OF tIfce
Fnr Gods sake let tyeones be bygones Let all po
Itca and private animoses De forever len %
caped and hope forever from the worst tyranny anu
onpression the civilized world ever witnessed; mHI
Cen Banks the "Libcrator OF Louisiana az ihe heau
of the glorious and brave Army OF the Guh the eOun
try is safe ,,, 49,, =;
,y the system of free labor ably organized and In
sugIrated by Gen. Banks, the warrior anu states
man" the masses Of the people will he better on Such
AT least is the opinion Of Intelligent men VINO nave
deeply studied upon the pcpexng question OF Sonthen
labor ADAPTED to the Southern cline. ftho experiment
proves TO be successful all classes OF society WIZ pe
beneited-the planter. the mechanic the meichh the
farmer the professional nan, the poor ana rcn lEe
beh and low The master aud servant will be better
off morally socially and politically. We WIZ DE pc
fer and happier people The Union must DC preser'eu
at any sacrce and for part as delegate 10 rep
resent the people Of the parish OF Rapdes az te Ia
tion tell YOU now that Louisiana must he and sha Dc
Free State Slavery must be forever eGc!nded from
the organic law of the land. Slavery is uesd anu gone
beyond redemption or resurrection head thc aoe li
auRural address Of Gov. Hahn anu every LOUIS
win cheerfuly indOrse 10 as platform upon "nioh We
ell can safely stand ,, -.
The following gentlemen were appointed commit
fee to report resolutions;
l.. f. Parker, A. Casabat w. H. L. Burgess, Johh
A. Newell John Began, jr., Thos Stebbins. u. west
brook Ch W. Boyce. j. ii. G.. Barlow. n. Taylor.
They reported the following series, which were
adopted; POO .,r. ". are
TO assemble beneath the sheterg ios Of The stars
md Srpe now that we feel protected by the old and beloved
ag Of Union and Freedom safe from the tyranny and oPpes
sion Of the sesyed and constituted ConeaeFae Suno
Rsred As the and sincere expression of our feelings
and convictions: 49,, , 49,,
Of the friends OF liberty throughout the world is due to the
and glorious army Of the Department OF the Gu ana TO
its able commander Cen Banks the LibeIBior OF Lou.
ana ao to the gallant Navy ably led by the ustrious
Porter. the worthy son Of noble sire 49,
That equal thanks due both to the chief magistrate OF
ar, hejoysd state m. Hon MI, hae Hahn and Lieut.
Wells for their devotion TO the sacred cause oi Union sno
Liberty and their continuous eIersions to restore c' gov
D. That we thank each and all Of them for having
despaired Of the Republic.