New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-06-07
DEMOCRATIC CONYENTION.
Delegates to Baltimore Nominated.

before the call to order. Things were lef
and had to be taken up precisely wher
they were before, the question whether o
not to make Overtures to all parties beinl
still under consideration, and this threat
ened to elicit full, free and fair investiga
tion and a shaking about.
Il:3O.-The president, j. I. Head, tool
his seat and called the convention to order
Mr.. Durant Da POnte calling the roll il
place of Mr.. Oscar Arroyo, secretary, who
was not present.
Mr.. B. T. Jones-I see that by the pro
ceedings of the Reform convention two
| German members have been added to the
conference committee; hence, 1 move this
convention add the names of two Germans
to the same committee. And while upon
this subject, l would reply to the insinua.
ton cast in this mornings Times, that the
| Democratic party have ignored the Germans
in their distribution. Sir, they have not
! ignored the German population of this
! State, for upon this floor sit numbers of the
most influential of that population. / say
| the Germans are not to be formed by any
| partisan and politician. In putting down
/ Known othingism the Democrats remember
! full well how this class Of our people aided
| that work. l move that two members of
this population be added to our conference
| committee.
Mr.. McGloin-One from the city, one
| from the country.
Mr. James LObdell, of West Baton Rouge,
| seconded, nominating Mr. Hirschler.
The chair appointed, following this action,
Mr.. H. f. STRICKEN and Henry Hirschler as
members of the committee on conference.
Ex-Governor Alexander Declouet excited
some astOnishment, from his reputation for
quiet and mild manners, in rising for per-
sOnal explanation, referring to the report
of General Simms' speech in yesterdays RE-
" vuh ha tod or in
quiring of General Simms what was fact.
| did not think, said Mr.. DeciOuet yester-
day that so simple an occurrence could
need any explanation. l acted then in urg-
ing the nominations for my parish to do a
simple act of justice: it was a course ap-
proved by my constituents. | have not
word to say as to my action on this Occa-
sion, except that did my part as an act of
relief to my people laboring under tyranny
and oppression and for the benefit of my
parish, and can only leave it to General
Slmms whether | was not more solicited
than l was solicitor. l asked for redress
and obtained it. Now, sir, in an arti-
Gle in the morning Times there are intima-
tiOns which 1 do not characterize as mali
cious but which are calculated to mislead
the public, that allUde to me as having
sought the favor Of Governor Warmoth.
Sir, have never asked favor for myself
who is aware of it.
Mr.. B. B. Simms-I do not comprehend
the tenor of Mr.. DeclOuet's remarks. If he
means to say he has asked the Governor for
no favOrs for himself, it is true, but | will
relate the whole circumstance. In the
parish of st. Martin. a few weeks ago.
partoOk of the hospitality of General De-a
clOuet. He pointed to the oppression of his
parish-negrO police jury, negro judges and
negro jallors. Says l, General, have you
made an effort to cure it 2" He replied it
would do no good. urged upon him to
come TO the Democratic convention, and in
the mean believe that General DeclOuet
did not come to me, but Mr.. FOurnet, from
his parish, did, and after the interview with
Governor WarmOth, who did remove the
police juries and put white men in their
places, General DeclOuet expressed himself
perfectly satisfied with Governor WarmOth.
General DeclOuet, springing up with
great suddenness-Did l say that, sir
LApplause and sensation.
Mr.. Simms, mildly-lt was my under
standing, sir.
General Declouet, indignantlY-N sir;
/ did not.
Mr.. Simms-Then have misunderstood
you, sir.
Both gentlemen sat down.
Judge Hunt took the floor, and bowed
with great dignity to the President whose
eyes were unfortunately engaged in another
direction. l would desire to speak for
very few minutes, said he. [Derisiye
laughter.
Ten or twelve delegates were on the floor
at the same time asking for a similar privi-
lege.
The Chair recognized Mr.. j. NJ. Sandidge;
hadn't said word in the convention yet,
nor trespassed on its time.
Mr.. Albert g. VOORHEES,, who, Offering the |
resolution which called upon the committee |
on conference to listen to all overtures |
made by these parties, but authorized the |
same committee to reject all Overtures |
from the Republican party, and who was |
in his speech by motion to |
adjourn on the night before, which was car
ried, resumed the floor in accordance with |
the understanding at that time. l find, !
said he, that in the introduction of this /
have simply complicated mat |
ters, and hence would wish to withdraw it. |
Mr.. Wickliffe-I move leave be granted. |
killed.
Mr.. Brigham offered resolutions instruct
ing the committee to report what offices are
to be filled, and report to the body for
their action this morning" saying, as he
introduced them, l am instructed to vote |
FOR my preference for Governor and Attor-
ley General. 1t is but right that the dele
gate should give expression each to the
will of his people. | move the preamble
Ind resolutions be referred.
Mr. Carlton Hunt have only to say the
resolution comes too late. 1t will only en-
)arrass the committee. The plan of the
gentleman is impracticable, and l move
hese resolutions do lie on the table.
Judge Hunt-IsOttO Eyes. YES |
hat will do" The house breathed freer
Judge YOung-It seems to me this is mere
urplusage.
The Chair-Not debatable.
Judge Hunt believe / have the floor.
VOices-No you havn't] l will not yield
t because l ought not to do it. delegates
low set their heads back in their seats, as
much as to say they were prepared for the
worst. While the venerable delegate says,
it will only take three min
ties.
Mr.. J. NJ. Sandidge-I would call for the
rider of the day on the resolution of Mr..
ogden, as l believe it the sense Of the con-
entiOn to come to a direct vote on the
uestiOn.
Mr.. Ogden-I am told that the commit
ee on conference
Judge Hunt-Mr. President and gentle
len- [Question cried in a roar of voices
Mr.. j. NJ. Sandidge-I believe / have not
ielded the floor. want the house to come
D business. move the previous question.
Judge Hunt-Is it gag law or American
arliament? Furious cries of question
Mr.. Wicklitfe-I hope the gentleman will
Q permitted, by unanimous consent, to
peak.
Judge Hunt then delivered himself of the
blowing address, very carefully written,
nd punctuated with considerable ami
losity:
Gentlemen-I do not think it was proper
D put aside the judicious resolution Of the
Ommittee on resolution to consider the sub
titute now before us. Bat as it has been
one, have given the substitute a deliber-