New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-04
NEW ORLEANS REPUBLICAN. TUESDAY,


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On Sunday morning last, the westward
bound train of the Opelousas railroad was IN
part occupied by large delegation of promi-
nent Republicans, bound for Boutte Station.
parish Of St. Charles. Among the gentlemen
composing the party were Lieutenant Coy
ernOr o. j. Dunn, Hon. S. B. Packard, Col
onel Lowell and Messrs. William Baker,
Caasnave, Raynal, Isabelle, Loan, Where,
Vigers and Aver. The Customhouse band.
under the efficient leadership Of Mr.. Charles
Audein, accompanied the party and greatly
enhanced the pleasures of the occasion.
Upon arriving at Boutte, after an enjoy
able ride Of twenty-four miles, the guests
were received by large assemblage of the
staunch Republicans Of the place, headed
by Hon. Samuel N. Todd, Judge Flagg,
Judge Bayler and others, and conducted to
the residence Of Mr.. j. E. HOranson, where
an ample supply of solid and liquid refresh
| ments awaited them. After full justice had
been done to the good things provided, the
line of march was taken up for the place of
meeting, located near the railroad, and
about q couple of hundred yards above the
station. The people had been fOcking in
from all directions during the morning and
there was now large and attentive au-
dience assembled, many of the gentler sex
grazing the occasion with their presence.
An organization was effected by the selec-
Messrs. Bayler. Chadbourne and Harper
vice-presidents. and Mr.. j. f. HOransOn
secretary. The meeting having been called
to order by the President, Colonel Charles
w. Lowell was introduced.
Colonel Lowell began his speech with a
series Of felicitOus remarks which served
to place himself and audience completely at
ease with each other at once. Warming
with his subject, he gave brilliant resume
IF fha Of no Pc h rfy of
the difficulties against which it had con-
tended, and Of the victories it had won. He
claimed it to be the party of freedom. the
friend Of the poor and oppressed, alike Of
the poor black and of the poor white, tor
prior to the success of that party, the posi-
tiOn OF the poor white had been in many
respects inferior to that of the slave. The
party was denounced by its opponents as all
that was vile and infamous, but the best
proof the integrity Of its principles was the
fact that in order to have some slight
chance of gaining colOrcd votes. the Demo
cratic convention had been obliged to adopt
a platform almost identical with our own
We have no fear Of your being deceived by
any such shallow subterfugc. They say
they accept the fifteenth amendment, but
that is nothing to their credit since they are
obliged to, whether they wish it or not
They claim that they admitted cOlOred men
to their convention, but did they place them
in any position of prominence! There was
at least one cOlored man IN that convention,
who, for capacity and integrity. was the
peer of any white man in that body, but his
claims were disregarded. They make
promises. knowing in their hearts that they
never intend to keep them.
The speaker then referred to another
crowd, though there were scarcely
enough members to be entitled to
the name of crowd. proposing to start
another party. to be called the Christian
Republican Association. In some instances
there had been worthy motives actuating
the movement at the start, but the prin- |
ciples had been perverted. and there re-
manned only disposition to do mischief !
The leaders of this faction are prompted |
by personal malice. by desire of revenge. |
because they or their particular friends had |
not been nominated for Office, and in some |
cases, they had even sold GU: to the enemy. |
He then gave an account of how meeting |
was held by three men, at which they made |
out a list Of nominees, platform, etc. and |
then had the proceedings published in the
Democratic papers as the report of Chris
tan Republican Convention. held at |
Harvey's Canal. After an exhaustive an
alysis of the characters of the nominees of
these political tricksters, the gentleman con-
cluded his eloquent address by an earnest
appeal to the people to support the regular
ticket, regarding all others simply as inven-
lions of the enemy.
Colonel Lowell was frequently interrupt
ed by enthusiastic cheers. and finally re-
sumed his seat amid perfect storm Of ac-
His address was in every way
worthy of his high reputation as an orator
After Some choice selections of music By
the band Lieutenant Governor Dunn was
to the assembly. After stating
that he was no speech-maker, but only
talker, the distinguished speaker reverted
to the condition of his people before the war.
speaking at length of the trials which they
then had to undergo. He then detailed the
various steps which had been necessary to
secure their freedom, speaking with pride
OF their proves during the war as soldiers.
and OF their progress since as citizens. and
urging upon his hearers that the privileges
they now enjoy will be secure to them while
they remain united. He wished them to
send their children to school, that they
might obtain the knowledge which had been
denied to their parents. He desired to i'm
press upon them the necessity of placing
men i'll Office upon whom they could depend, |
and indorsed Messrs. Todd and Harper. can
didates for denomination to the Senate and
House, as having been faithful to the trust
cOnfided to them.
At the conclusion of his speech. which had
been warmly applauded throughout. three
|
Governor Dunn. He had endeavored to
clOthe firm, strong principles in simple Ian
yuage. best fitted to the comprehension of
his listeners. and no one who witnessed the
delight and satisfaction of his audience
could entertain doubt as to his success
He was succeeded by William Baker.
Esq, who spoke in happy colloqual strain,
which not only impressed sound ideas upon
The minds of his hearers, but moved them |
m frpnnput Of IT,, |
spoke OF the nominees of the party for State
offices; of the wisdom that had been dis.
played in their selection and of the eminent |
fitness OF the gentlemen for the positions to
which they were nominated He then spoke
IF the homestead exemption law, and of the
benefits to be secured to the people by its
passage, and was heartily cheered upon the
conclusion OF his brief but pertinent adj
lress.
Mr.. Villere, who next claimed the atten-
ion of the audience, reverted to old times
and scenes in ST. Charles and st. John the
Baptist, maintaining rather a conversation
with his audience than making a speech.
md perhaps, therefore, more readily making
he good hits and points with which his adj
iress abOunded. He was followed by Hon.
samuel NJ Todd. who made one of his good
AN party i'll general, and "Old Sam Todd"
n particular. He seemed to possess the
happy faculty OF pleasing all his hearers.
md every one of them is sure to vote for his
reelection.
After music by the band and the passage
If vote of thanks to the speakers, the
meeting was adjourned
The guests were again conducted to the
lOspitable residence of Mr.. Horanson,
where extensive preparations had been
made for dinner. Upon being ushered into
he dining we found a handsomely
decorated table, spread with a profusion
If Injuries such as would have ret1ected |