The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-10-18
Platform Or the National Com
sentative Union Party Of L0u-
isiana. s}a

IStAUns 49,
WHEREAS. The Natiouni Conservative
Union party Of Louisiana, (now assembled
In Convention in accordance with Governor
Wells proclamation of electiou.) believes
that the opporthne period has arrived when
il behooves the good people Of this StateI
to come together IN spirit of coDciliation
brotherhood and compromise, torithe pur-
pose Of resumiug the relations severed by
the secession ordinance of 1861:
And whereas The National Conserve
tive Union pastyi of9Loaisiana desires that
our State should resume, as soon as posi-
Die, her relation with the National Govern
+ment, and accept, il good faith. the result
of the war as overthrowing all the .politica
theories which led oft; therefore, be it.
Resolved, That the National Conserra-
tive Union party Of Louisiana pledges itself
to support, by al. meaas 10 its power, the
Union Of these States under the Constitd-1
ton of the United States. 9ll s'iti i'9'
Resolved, That this Convention recogni.
les the result Of the issues lately dividing the
North abd South, as final and beyond ap.
peal; and that it proudly halls the restola-'.
tion1of Federal authority over the, National
domain as triumphant yindlcation Of our
Republican form of government.
Resolved, That the gratitude and admira.
| ton Of the country are emlnently due to
President johnson for the frmness, patriot.
| ism, and lofty conservatism which lie has
displayed In his administration Of National
affairs; that we regard his reconstruction
policy as wise, clement and concliatory; at.
4 fording the people Of the South an opportu-
Unity. to show themselves prepared to fill the
part Of good and loyal citizens; and that
lit now becomes the duty of all so to avail
i themselves of it as to give him no cause to
|regret his nagnanimity.
Resolved, That the allegiance Of every
American citizen, is primarily due, under
( the Constitution; to the Government OF the
I United States, and that we repudiate the
Z doctrine that any State can dissolve her
i constitutional relations to the Union except
Iby successful revolution.
i Resolved, That we hereby declare DIR IN
flexible opposition to the payment OF any
! debt or liability contracted or incurred By
any civil or military authority in this state
! lin furtherance of the war waged agalns,
the authority aud Government Of the Uni
{ tied States.
!, Resolved, That we deem it just and prop
err that all liabilities incurred by the Gov
eminent, ia the restoration OF peace and no
3 tional unity, should be promptly and hon
orably liquidated by q system OF taxation
r uniform in its provisions and hearing equal
: lly upon all parts OF the country.
: Resolved, That we cordially indorse tn
action Of our Conservative friends in tn
f Northern States in their manly opposit'a
( to the spread Of radical principles, and t
the elevation of'the African upon footip
! of political equality with the white man.
s Resolved. That we will maintain tn
: right of suffrage as how established BY tn
4 Constitution Of this State, restricting th
elective franchise to the white race alone.
5 Resolved, That we will favor the estat
e lshulent Of just and equitable laws for tn
t regulation Iof labor and the fostering OF tn
!. agricultural Interests Of this State, tho
e |ough and efficient levee system and an ecoI
omical administration Of the State Covers
II ment.
n Resolved. That we urgently advocate I'll
J. speedy issuing of a general amnesty, an
n the repeal Of the con6scation law.
e Resolved, That regarding as we do, II
,s Constitution Of the United States as tn
r. palladium Of our liberties, we shall steadll
,e oppose any aud every attempt to ostracis
n any citizen. either on account Of his nativ
d ty or OF his relig Gus opinions
oI Resolved, That we most cordially recon
Is mend to the next Legislature the passage
,e la general law for the relief OF those VII
,e have resided outside Of the lines Of Feder'
is occupation in this State, and who have bee
OIL compelled to pay taxes to the officers CLAIM
8, ing authority.
Of Resolved, That we earnestly appeal to a
in conservative loyal citizens Ct this Stat
ID who.desire a speedy restoration ofour +,
III rights in the Union Of States, to unite wit
1T MS in the support Of the candidates Of Il
m National Conservative Union party.
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