New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-16
ADJOURNMENT OF TIE CONVENTION.

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The chair introduced to the convention
Oscar J. Dunn, the nominee for lieutenant
governor.
Mr.. Dunn, in acknowledging the intro
duction, remarked that he had not sought
the nomination, but would consent to serve
if by SO doing he could serve the interests
of the party.
DR.. SOuthworth offered resolution
which was adopted, as follows:
RESOLVED, That we pledge our lives, our
fortunes, and our sacred honor in support
of the nominees Of the Radical Republica n
party.
1t was announced that Antoine Dubuclet,
nominee for the Office Of stale treasurer, had
signihed his willingness TO accept the nomi-
nation.
Resolutions in regard 10 congressional
nominations were presented and discussed,
Also one expressing preference for Judge
Chase as the candidate for the presidency
in 1868, but resolving to give cordial sup
port TO the nominee Of the National Repub.
lican convention.
Pending the consideration of these reso
lutions, several motions were made and
lost.
The following resolutions offered by DR..
Southworth were adopted;
Resolued, That in case a vacancy shall
occur on our state ticket, or it shall become
necessary TO nominate additional candi
dates, the chairman Of this convention is
authorized to call it together at such time
as he may deem proper for the said object
ResolUsd, That when this convention ad
journ it shall be subject to the call of the
chairman.
On motion, committee consisting o.
Messrs. Ingraham, Noble, Snaer, Reagan
and Hardee was appointed to present resS
lutions for the consideration of the conven
ton.
A recess of one hour was then taken tC
give the several congressional committees
time to organize and report their nomina
tiOns for congress.
At the expiration of the hour the conven
ton reassembled, and the
First district reported the nomination o
General ]. Il. Sypher by aoolanation fol
congress.
Second district the name of Colone
Simon Jones.
Third district the name Of Hon. J. P
Newsham.
Fourth district report that they adjourned
until tomorrow evening at P. NJ.
Fifth district reported that they had de
cided to make no nominations until the ad
journment of the constitutional convention
The report of the committee on resolu
tlons was read by DR.. SouthwOrth, ant
unanimously adopted;
The Radical Republican party for thl
state of Louisiana does declare the princi
pies and purposes of that party to be a
set forth in the following resolutions:
l. Resolved, That the constitution OF tn
United States, and the acts passed by con
gress in accordance Herewith, are the su
preme law Of the land, and obedience there
10 is the first aRd highest duty of ever.
American citizen.
2. ResoIved, That secession is treason
and all acts and principles promotive there
Of are reasonable.
8. ReSolUe8, That we believe in, and shal
endeavor to carry out the great and immu
table principles Of equal rights for all mer
irrespective Of race, color, or previous coH
dition.
4. ReSolced, That We support the plan
reconstruction proposed in the acts of con
gress upon that subject, and shall striv
with our utmost efforts to place the peopl
of this state as soon Rs possible under To
control of their own state government an
laws, which government and laws shall d
equal and exact justice to all men, prOmot
the spread of education and Christianit,
shall foster and build up the industrial an
commercial enterprises of our people, an
shall be prOmetive Of the cause OF peac'
humanity, prosperity, and happiness.
5. ResolUed, That it is our purpqs9
act in harmony with and sustain the gret
Republican party of the United States.
g. RESOLVED, That we favor internal in
provements by the government of th
: United States, and shall do our utmost
procure appropriations out OF the nations
treasury to keep open the mouth OF th
Mississippi river, and to rebuild our leyee
z. ResolUed, That we are opposed to o
taxation of agricultural productions, and
favor of fostering the sugar ana cotton Il
terests of Louisiana.
8. ResolUed, That we heartily indorse II
: nominations for state officers made by th
convention, and shall use all honorRb
means to secure their election.
JAMES H. INGRAHAM,
Chairman;
]. B. NOBLE,
P. L. SNAER,
DOU. PARDEE.
On motion of Mr.. Ingraham vote
thanks was rendered to Mr.. Conway for Il
able and impartial manner he has pc
formed the duties of presiding officer.