The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1865-10-25
ALLEN MEETING.

At a public meeting, irrespeetive Of par
", held in the town Of Pineyille, Parish Of
Rapides, 90 Saturday evening, the 2lst lust.
called for the purpose ofendorsing the name
of HENRY. w. ALLEN for Governor Of
Louis ana at the ensuing election, A. T.
Wilkersnn Of Catahoula was called to the
chair, and Geo. A. Kelly of Rapides appoint.
led Secretary.
In few pertinent remarks the President
stated the object Of the meeting after
which eloquent addresses were delivered by
DR.. I. 3. Waters, Capt. Benz Turner end
others. On motion the chair was author
| lied toappoint,a committee Of thirteen to
draft resolutions expressive Of tie views Of
the meeting, whereupon hefollowing named
gentlemen we're appointed DR.. Z. B. Wa
tiers, II. Nj. i4abat, Benz. Turner, w. S.
Bfioghnrst, Andrew David, ). p. Arseneaux,
Wm Baha,en and e. B. Smith, Of Rapides:
5. s. Elan of Catalonia Frank Kelly, j.
G. Bryan and B. +. Tea.lle, Of VIM; and
q. FL. Perkins Of Lafourche. Onmotion the
President was added to the committee.
Alter retiring a few moments the com.
mittee returned and submitted the following
resolutions, which were taken up separately
land unanimously adopted /:
Resolved. That We hail the announcement
LOT the name OF Es. Coy. HE0aY w. ALIEN,
by his friends in New Orleans, for the Office
LOT Governor of the State CT IaoulsiaBa, with
|unhounded satisfacti0ns
Resolved, That perceiying in the recent
election of Governor OF Mississippi, prece
dent established tliatan "unpardoned reb-
ellis nor Ineligible to Office, thanks 10 our
liberal and magnanimous President, the peo-
pie OF Louisiana can now no longer have
any scruples in bringing forward for the
highest Office in their gift, man Of their.
choice.
Resolved, That in Henry w. ALLEN, the
distinguished soldier, statesman aud pEilan-
thropist, we recognize man Of ability, hon
OR and integrity; that we consider him emf
aently qualified to brig the State out Of
the chaotic and disturbed condition she is IN.
and restore her star ia the Federal galaxy
free and equal with the proudest of her sis
ter soyereig6s; and further, that while he
was Governor, during the dark hour of war,
be was the steadEast friend OF the soldier, the
widow and tbe5orphan, and exertea .aa ener-
gy unparalleled to proFide for the wants of
the destitute women and children, for which
the people Of the State, owe him an everlast-
ing debt ct gratitude.
Resolved, That In Elk Gov. Allen we have
every confidence, believing him to be honest
and capable, and well fitted TO reconcile all
past differences which have unfortunately
agitatcd cur afflicted State.
Resolved, That we recommend to all "a.
vorable to the election Of 81. w. Allen, who
have not already done SO, to immed:ately1
take the amnesty oath, and thereby qualify
themselves TO vote IN November next.
Resolved, That to Henry w. ALLEN,
The Peoples Choice for the Chief Magls,ra-I
ey of the State, We viii accord our most zeal
ous and most hearty support, and will use all
honorable means in cur power to secure his
election.
Ga motion, it was
Resolved, That the Louisiana Democrat,
the New Orleens papers, and the press
throughout the State be requested topublish
the proceedings Of this meeting.
On motion the thanks of the meeting
we're rendered the President, the Secretary
and the committee for the faithful discharge
OF their duty ; after which the meeting ad-
journed.
A.E. WILKINSON, President.
G. A. KELLY, Secretary.