New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-05
Mass Meeting of the Republican Party Of
Caldwell.

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Caldwell.
In accordance with resolutions passed by
| the State Central Committee of the Repnb-
| lican party of the State of Louisiana, June
| u, 1871, and notice being given, the Repub-
| lcan party of the parish of Caldwell met at
| NE courthouse in Columbia, July %, 1871,
in mass meeting, for the purpose of organ
| izing Parish Central Committee for the
ensuing twelve months, also to elect dele
gate. to represent the parish Of Caldwell in
the forthcoming Republican State Conven-
ton, to be assembled in New Orleans ON the
ninth of August.
| On motion of Hon. A w. Faulkner, Judge
| j. j. Stringer was called to the chair, and
eGeorge w. Marlborough, ESQ, chosen secre-
tary of the meeting.
On motion of j. Westly Mayfeld, Hon.
! A. w. Faulkner was requested to explain
the object of the meeting, which, after
| being concluded in eloquent and expressed
| language, the chair announced the election
| of the Parish Central Committee in order.
On motion OF Mr.. Faulkner, Judge j. j.
| Stringer was nominated and elected presi-
| dent of the Parish Central Committee.
| On motion, Sylvester Brown was nOmi-
| mated and elected treasurer of the Parish
| Central Committee, and George w. Var
borough was nominated and elected secre-
tary.
THE chair announced the election of dele
gates in order, and, on motion of George
| w. Marlborough, Esq, Hon. A. w. Faulkner
| was nominated and elected delegate to rep
resent the parish of Caldwell in the Repub-
lican State Convention to assemble in New
Orleans ON the ninth instant.
On motion, the following resolution was
read and adopted, viz:
Resolced, That the Parish Central Club
shall continue for twelve MONTHS; that the
president be authorized to call parish Re-
publican meeting, through notice given by
the secretary, when he may deem it advis-
able or that the interest of the party may
require the same.
On motion of Mr.. Faulkner, the following
preamble and resolutions were read and
unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS. A convention has been or
dered by the State Central Committee of
the Republican party of the parish of Cald-
well, in public meeting assembled in view
of the Importance of said convention in
reference TO the welfare and harmony of
the Republican party in the State of Lou
isiana, as well as for the welfare and pros
perity of the State, bespeaking for the pro-
ceedings and business of said convention
harmony of thought and unity of action, in
order that the Republican party of this
State may present an unbroken and united
front that will clearly indicate a.triumphant
victory in 1879; therefore, be it
Resotred, That the Republican party of
Caldwell parish most heartily indorse the
national administration of the Republican
party, carried out and developed by General
sGrant, whose administration OF the general
government challenges the confidence and
hope of every American freeman.
Resolred, That in view of the national
success of the National Republican party
in 1872, we here express our decided prefer
ence for u 5. Grant as the candidate of the
National Republican party for the Presi-
dency of the United States for 1872, as the
man more properly en5bodying the genius,
energy and pluck of the American people,
and more fully inspiring the hope and affec
ton of every American.
Resoioed, That we fully and heartily in
dorse the Republican State administration
of Louisiana, and that we receszize in the
administration of the chief executive of our
State an embodiment of firmness, moral
courage and sagacity in controlling and
directing the ship of State through storm
and wave with an intelligence, Justice and
frmness, which has not only commanded
the approval and Endorsement of Republi-
cans, but has extorted at least partial ae-
acknowledgement and acquiescenoe of our
political opponents.
By,J Westly Mayfeld, and adopted
after much discussion:
ResOlUed, That this convention concur in
Ine opinion LnaJ n. y. WHY, superintendent
Fifth Public School, Division Louisiana, is
and has been derelict in his duty, having
never visited. our parish nor manifested
any interest in our schools, and, in fact,
having even failed to respond to our com
munications; thus ignoring our school in
terest and his duty, in violation OF his
oath of office. Therefore, be it further
Resolred, That we can not conceive it to
be the principles of the Republican party
to continue in Office men who receive large
salaries without returning value received
therefor.
By j. Westly Mayfeld, and unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That we extend to the Hon.
John Ray our deepest gratitude and heart
felt thanks for his untiring efforts in behalf
of the Republican party, and will hail the
day with acclamations of joy upon which
we can bestow or him an Office that will
exhibit our profound admiration of his in
tegrity and ability, which, beyond doubt,
entities him to be considered the foremost
statesman OF Louisiana.
By Mr.. Faulkner:
ReSotoed, That the secretary be requested
to forward a copy of the preamble and reso-
lutions and proceedings of this convention
to the Louisiana Iatelligencer and New Or
leans REPUBLICAN for publication.
Adopted
On motion of j. d. Marlborough, the meet
ing adjourned sine die.
J. j. STRINGER, Chairman.
GEORGE w. MARLBOROUGH, Secretary.