Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-13


of Louisiana. We have consented to come
here, Notwithstanding the fact that the
hall was surrounded by an army Of United
States deputy marshals. We have con-
sented to take such tickets as they We're
| willing to give us; but We have come here
to-day, the legally constituted delegates of
the Republicans of the State, to represent
their wishes, and to express their will.
We are refused admittance to the hall of
the convention, and these deputy mar
shals, backed mp by these companies of
United States troops, seem determined
We shall not have fair expression of our
opinions, and that the Republicans here
assembled shall have no part or lot in the
public deliberations Of sthis convention.
We bow in respectful obedience to the
mandates OF the military power, and hav-
ing been refused admittance to the hall
designated by the State Central Commit
tee rs the place for the convention to as
semble. propose that we now adjourn
to the Turner Hall and hold the conven-
ton there. l therefore propose to
move to the delegates here assembled
that We do now adjourn to the Turner
Hall, at the corner of Dryades and Lafa-
yetts streets, and there organize the dele
gates into convention, and proceed with
the business for which we have been call
ed together.
Shouts of applause rang through
the crowd, and the bugle called the
troops to arms. The Governor and
the other delegates descended the
stairs, while host of United States
Deputy Marshals pressed the crowd
down the dangerous stairway. II
is alleged that Col. Ray defeated
the attempt of some man to shoot
/ the Governor.
On reaching the banquette, I
speech was demanded from thu
Governor, and he in response reit
Grated the sentiment he had ex
pressed up stairs.
Immediately on the Governor an(
the three friend who had accom-
panied him entering his carriage
an enthusiastic crowd embarrassed
the horses, and, seizing the pole
hurried the carriage off amids
wild and tumultuous shouts. Along
Canal and up st. Charles Street
posted the men with the vehicle
gazel at by wondering mhltitudes
and followed by an immense gath
ering of people.
On arriving at the Turner'S Hall
corner of Lafayette and Dryade
Streets, everything was found un
prepared, and chairs were hande'
S to hosts in the crowd to take N
with them. As rapidly as possibl
the spacious hall was prepared, an
y the agitation allowed to subsidt
:. At II noon, Senator A. B. Harri
5 rs a member of the State Centro
t Committee, called the meeting t
= order.
e On motion of Hugh j. Camp
u bell, E. H. Master, of Carroll pan
o ish, was elected president of tn
Convention. w. F. Blanchard, c
l. Morehouse, was elected secretar
= pro tenn.
s Upon motion of N. Underwood
e of East Baton Rouge, a committe
n of five on credentials was appoint
e ed.
, The chair appointed the follow
! inc on the committee: A. b. Hal
u ris, of Concordia; E. Butler {
:. Plaquemine; F. ]. Heron, OF Ol
leans; r. Blunt, of Natchitoches
y and George Washington, of Al
y ;, sumption.
II 1t was then moved and seconde
% that committee of five Oh perm
g nent organization be appointed.
: The following gentlemen WEI
d appointed: Mr.. Faulkner. of Cal(
g well; Mr.. Mahoney, of Plaquemin'
l. William Mufrell, of Lafourche; \
Underwood, of East Baton Roug'
, and Pierre Landry. of Assumption
u The Convention then took n
d cess of twenty minutes, to enab
:. :. the committee to prepare their n
:. ports during the recess. Governt
Warmoth, P. B. s. Pinchback, /
!, j. Campbell, Judge Dibble an
- General McMillen addressed Il
+ Convention.
A recess was then taken, but the ince
SAINT calls for governor Warmoth broug
the Governor to his feet.
Governor WarmOth said: thank "
n for the kindness and for the affection y
rs have shown me to-day. 1t is to me
satisfaction which have not language
express, when I consider that the Repu
'e licans of the State of Louisiana have sto'
10 h, mo I'm this contest with usurpation