New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-04-12
THE SHREVEPORT 'PosToFFICE
Attempted Removal Of Colonel Keetine


The following preamble and resolutions
are published at the request Of the Repub-
lican citizens Of Shreveport:
WHEPEAs, The matter of obtaining the
removal of Colonel Charles W.. Keeting
and the appointment of another gentleman
until recently q clerk in that Office to that
position; is being discussed and attempted
by certain parties in thu city, we, the Re-
publicans OF the city Of Shreveport, in con-
ventiOn assembled, do hereby declare and
publish the following statements and reso-
!utions as expressive Of the opinions and
Judgment of the Republicans Of this section
of our State:
!. Having made due inquiry and examin-
alton as to the cause of the supposed dis
satisfaction, We find that the business Of
the pOstOffice having increased to such an
extent as to authorize the employment of an
additional clerk, Colonel Keeting employed
as such clerk cOlOred man, whereupon tue
gentleman above referred to, of his own ac-
cord, in opposition to- the counsel and ad-
vice of Colonel Keeting, left the Office, re-
fusing to remain while said colored man
was SO employed. No other reason what
ever being assigned.
2. We find and know said cOlored man to
be man of good attainments, worthy and
capable, gentleman1y and courteous in
manner, and who will do credit to the col
Ored citizens of our place IN whatever capa-
city he may be employed.
3. In the person Of Colonel Keeting We
recognize OneOf our best citizens; honest
and upright, honorable and courteous with
all men; having been tor several years a
citizen of our city, and thoroughly identified
with the interests and prosperity OF our
country.
4. AS member of the Republican party
he has ever earnestly and unflinchingly ad-
vocated and maintained its principles and
organization, and that, too, at times and
places which ''tried mems souls" and when
none but men of true and unfaltering
courage and OF earnest devotion to prin-
ciple dared do right. His loyalty to the
government and to the Republican party
and its principles are above doubt or
question.
5. As public officer in the discharge Of
the duties Of postmaster he has made the
office successful in the highest degree, for
this community and all interested there
with, meeting the wants of this people in
every respect. Even his most earnest po-
litical opponents concede his industry and
faithfulness, capability and success as an
officer; therefore,
Resolsed; That we know Of no reason
why Colonel Keeting should be removed
from such position; but, on the contrary.
much to justify retaining him in that place;
and that we earnestly deprecate and oppose
the proposition to remove man whom we
know Of true and tried integrity and ex-
perience from an Office of trust and great
Importance to this people. and to place
there instead one who, however favorab1y
regarded otherwise, could not expect to
bring to the Office larger experience or bet
ter qualifications.
Resolred, That copy of these resolutions
be published in theNew Orleans Republican
and Louisianian, and also be sent to cur
Senators and Representatives in Congress.
HENRY T. ABBOTT, President.
SAMUEL PETERS, Secretary.
Shreveport. La, April 7, 1871.