Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-07

THE Louisiana Constitutional ConVen.
tiOu on the 9th ultimo. adopted the amend :
ment to the State constitution sbolishing
and prohibiting slavery forever. Attempts
were made to provide for compensation,
and to exclude the freed men forever from
the right of suffrage, but both were voted
down BY strong msjorities. There has
been 80 much parIizAu effort to misrepre-
sent aud belitIle the UniOn movement in
Louisiana that many people have come TO
look upon the whole thing as little better
than farce. But we believe it IL real
aud viii stand forever, aud that there will
never again be slave 10 Louisiana. The
vote for emancipation was y to 10, and
on subsequent days 4 who voted 10 the
negative asked permission to change their
votes 80 that the final vote stood 76 TO IL.
Toe scene in the Convention while the vo
tina was going on was highly exciting,
nAOy of the delegates giving reasons for
their voIes. Some of these brief and stir
ring speeches were as follows: 3
Mr.. Abell wished to explain his vote, but
as be vas branching of into a speech he
was called to order by the president, who
SAID bis remarks were insulting to the
House and he then voted mol" IN a very
loud and energetic voice.
Mr.. Campbell voted NJ! nc! mol in
thuodering tone of voice, adding: '.In the
name of the wronged people of Louisiana,
vote mol"
Mr.. Edwards said: "lu the name of the
people VI Louisiana and freedom, | cav
yes"
Mr.. Thomus-I have long been in favor
ct immediate emancipation. When this
Convention was called went before nv
constituents and told them my sentiments.
They elected me by large majority, and
that may neither violate my own con-
science or the pledge made to my con-
stituents, unlike some oth0rs in this body,
vote yesI
Mr.. WelIs-For the good of the white 6
we'll Ne the black races, aud for the honor
of the Gag, vote yesf ~
Mr.. Montamat explained that he had
opposed 1t. on the grounds of compensa,
ton not being granted, but would vote
yes. - --E ~
Mr.. Cazabat, OF Rspides, rose and said
Mr.. President, we have witnessed in this
very ball, apd upon this very floor, the
dying struggles and the sgonizing convul-
sions of slavery but, thank Godl the sa.
cred cause of eternal truth and justice and
human freedom has prevailed. 'Louislaua
stands now forever free and redeemed by
the voice of her people-by the voice Of
her noble and worthy sons, such as young
Wells Of Rapides, Taliaferro of CatahoulH,
and Edwards of AVoyelles. Immortal
trio Heaven bless themI Mr.. Presi-
dent, my views in regard to the proviSos
and amendments offered by the opposi.
ton have been duly and fully ez oppressed by
my friend, Mr.. FOsdick Of New Orleans
stand, Dir. President and members OF
this convention, upon the platform OF i'm.
mediate AMI unconditional abolition OF
slavery. And now, in performance of my
duty to my God, to my country and to
my fellow. man, cast and record my vote
-"yesI"
Alter the vote was announced three
cheers were given for "ths free State of
Louisiana" and salvos of artillery and
the general display of flags throughout
the city demonstrated the satisfaction of
the UuiOn men. Welcome to the free
State of LouisiAnaI