New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-12


[Applause.] We are sent here to represent
the people Of our race. Sent here to state
our grievances, and if possible, suggest and
carry out a remedy, not to think of your
individuality. We must wipe out all the
obnoxious and Objectionable impediments tc
the welfare of the colored race. That we
may project basis of equal representation
in the Congress of the United States, and
more especially full representation Of the
intend to speak upon this question now, as
it is entirely out of place want to keep
down all superfuous debate, and speak to
the resolution, but my distinguished friend
from Alabama was pertinent enough to
drag into his discussion the executive of the
State of Louisiana, Governor Warmoth.
What has Governor Warmoth got to do
with this question! He also says am one
of the needles of Louisiana; l am
"sharp." Why, gentlemen. IN our early
struggles, when it was almost death to say
you were Republican in this Southern
country, was in his State speaking, and
urging Republican sentiments. l would
like to know why he should call me needle.
He knows that before the blacks had vote
was fighting the wrongs of his race.
The gentleman referred to here arose, and
said that the first Republican speech he
ever heard was delivered by Mr.. Pinch
back, and that it had reused him to the
highest pitch of enthusiasm, and that he
literally owed his seat in the convention to
his exertion.
Mr.. Pinchback-1 thank you, sir, for the
compliment. / did no: understand whether
or not your remarks were meant in a sar-
castle manner. Now, in reference to this
resolution which has caused SO much dis
cussion; the convention will pass this reso-
lntiun, or a similar one, and l want every
member to vote intelligently. l can do so
now. l may vote for it, or may not. l
ventlon; that every member would con-
scientiouslv vote and do what they thought
best for the interest of tie Republican
party. And l say here. gentlemen, that l
think that it the majority OF the delegates
favor the resolution. the minority should
vote; but am positive that when the ques-
ton comes to a direct vote it will be voted
upon with unanimity, and l say that with
the majority vote in this house, SO will go
the majority Of the colored people.
While in Washington, had a pleasant
interview with Mr.. Sumner, and l asked
him a direct question, whether he would
support the Philadelphia nominee for Presi-
dent, or not = and he answered me by say
ing, ~ am not prepared to answer that
question" l state this upon authority. l
then said to him, "In case President Grant
is nominated, will you support him'' His
answer was: II can not tell"
Mr.. Ransier, of South Carolina-Oh! he's
standing on the fence.
Mr.. Pinchback-NO, he is not standing
upon the fence. He has not given any
opinion. In fact, he has not made up his
mind
Ny honorable friend from Alabama has
said that President Grant was the only man
that could protect them. l dislike very
much to hear any such remarks. We are
an American people, and we should look to
ourselves tor protection. Of course, the
President has the advantage of the law,
and be can say there is law that protects
you. But the question naturally arises:
Does he and will he protect you!
Then we have heard great deal of talk
about civil rights. Why, sirs, our Legis
lature has enacted and made laws which
would secure civil rights, but they are now
almost useless upon our statute books to-
day.
Republican candidate, Mr.. Pinchback re-
tired amid the hearty applause Of the con-
veGtionis:s.
On motion of Mr.. Young, of Louisiana,
Governor Warnoth was invited to seat
Young and Mr.. Quincy, of Texas, were APP
pointed committee to escort his excel
lency to q seat.
After Mr.. Pinchback had concluded his
remarks, on motion of MIR. Lewis, further
action on the resolution under discussion
was postponed until to-day at eleven
o'clock, when it was hoped larger num-
Der Of delegates would be present.
On motion Of Mr.. Lewis, the following
rules for the conduct of the convention, re-
ported by the committee on rules, were
adopted:
l. The convention shall meet each day at
ter o'clock A. NJ, and adjourn at p NJ.
The evening session shall begin at 40 z.
NJ. and close at 10 p. NJ.
= No member shall speak more than
twice on any question. nor more than fifteen
minutes each time, without the consent of
the convention,
g. All resolutions or amendments there
unto shall be reduced to writing.
1. A report from the business committee
shall be at all times in order, provided that
said report shall go upon the table without
motion, to remain there until called up in
order or by motion.
). The rules Of parliamentary practice
usual in deliberative bodies OF this nature
shall prevail. except in such cases as are
provided for in these rules.
j. SELLA MARTIN,
p. H. CLARK.
JAMES II. INGRAHAM.
The convention adjourned at three o'clock,
to meet again at half past seven in the even