New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-03-10

-eASA1 0@e-AA ~ AaCAN ~ Dc lugluuCU among
those herein excepted. Registrars Of votes
shall take the oath of any such persep a.
prima facie evidence Of the fact that he \.
entitled to the benefits OF this provise.
Mr.. Cooley moved that committee Of
three be appointed to superintena the en-.
rolling of the constitution.
Adopted.
By Mr.. Wickliffe
Motion, That the chairman of the commit.
tee on enrolment be INSTRUCTED and author.
lied to employ additional clerks, so AZ IA
have three copies Of the constitution ready
for the signature of the members to-morrox
at II O'Clock.
Adopted.
The president appointed the folloWipS
members upon the committee on the en-
rOllment Of the constitution.
Bessrs. WickliGe, Blackburn. and In.
graham.
Mr.. valfrOit recorded the following rss.
sons for his vote
vote yes for the adoption of the wbslA
constitution as it stands, for ] don't ses
anything in it that Restraints the rights Of AM
loyal citizens of the state of Louisiana M,
Of the United States. And, moreover
believe that this constitution is the only oue
that will secure our sacred rights, and briDg
the blessing of Almighty God upon OuP
noble state, and give US our rights and lib.
erty, and the unity Of minds and heart,
hereafter forever.
(Signed) Pr. VkLFR0IT. 5
Delegate of Ascension parish.
Mr.. Baker recorded his vote as follOws:
The removal Of prejudices and time.
honored civilized customs, by mere acts Of
legislation, is not encouraged by the teach.
ings Of history; keeping this fact ia view
! must, as practical man dissent from some
Of the provisions of the constitution a
adopted, but vote for the instrument as
whole, believing that return to civil rule
is preferable for the people Of Louisisna
even upon basis which may be temporarT
or some Of the features of which may be
unjust-to that increased ruin and desoIs.
tien-moral and political, into which thev
must soon drift under our present status Of
anarchy and military despotism.
L. W. BAKER,
of Booster.
Mr.. bearing recorded the following
reasons for his vote;
In casting my vote against this constitu.
ton, desire briefly to explain my motives
and sentiments. am not actuated by any
captious opposition to the will of the ma
jority, for against that will far greater
abilities than mine have struggled in vain
upon this floor, and if it be subsequently
ratified by the people, l shall of course
yield to-it with the submission and good
grace, hope, that is due by every citizen
to the doctrines of our institutions, that the
majority must govern; not that think The
majority are always right. For l contend
that In such an important and delicate
matter as the framing of the social contract
under which all are TO live and be governed,
the feeling, the convictions, and even The
prejudices Of any respectable minority
should be treated with some regard, and
some spirit Of mutual concession.
In the bill of rights the attempt that is
made at legislating on social equality will
do no good to any one, and is calculated 10
open up the way for much turmoil; it at.
tempts to deprive persons of vested rights,
and the voluntary control of their property.
1t will prevent the introduction OF capital,
prevent emigration, and retard the progress
Of the state.
The judiciary is faulty in many respects.
am opposed to the articles on franchise,
oath Of Office, also the articles on public
education. And, also, the making Of tie
seat Of government at New Orleans.
am opposed to the whole title on Ordi-
nance.
The constitution contains, l know,
many valuable provisions which should
regret to lose, but as can not here sepa-
rate the good that Is in It from what con-
slider to be the overwhelming rubbish,
feel myself compelled to vote against the
whole.
GEORGE W. DEARING, JR.,
of Rapides.
Mr.. Fuller recorded his vote as follows;
vote for the constitution, protesting
against article thirteen, article ninety-eigbt,
and article ninety nine.
lam strongly opposed to disfranchiEe-
ment.
HENRY W. FULLER.
Mr.. Martin recorded his reasons for biz
vote as follows:
vote yes for the adoption Of the oonsf-
tuition as q whole, with protest against
the proposed substitute offered by Mr.
NAPLES, knewn as article ninety. eight Of
the constitution, and adopted as the Dis
| franchisement clause, for the following
reasons;
/. That do consider and believe that
men Of my race are equal TO the white raee
and that they are endowed of all manly and
Intelligent faculties; and that they are abe
TO fight their way through without using
any proscriptive means against their oppo'
nents.
2. Because l think that this article is y
conflict with the fourteenth article Of The
reconstruction act.
3. Because those who have voluntary
engaged in rebellion and insurrectal
| against the United States are not depriya
Of their rights OF citizenship.
4. Because said article embodies contrary
principles Of republication.
Respectfully submitted, with the requsa
that it will be spread upon the MINUTES
agreeably to resolutions adopted to $40
effect, allowing members the explanahuil
OF their vote.
~ THOMAS w. MARTIN,
4 Of Jefferson
The convention adjourned until toner
row at 10 A.. N.
| A true copy
4 VIM VIGERs,
Secretary.