New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-06-26


MEoHASICs' INs71rrTz ;
New Orleans June ~ 1872.
Pursuant to adjournment at Baton Rouge.
the convention was called TO order by Hon.
II. J. Campbell, president.
Roll called; forty-eight parishes present.
Mr.. Young, Of COncOrdia, on behalf of the
committee on resolutions, submitted the
following resolutions, which were unani-
mOusly adopted:
Rcs0lUed, That this convention, recoguiz-
ing in Lieutenant Governor Pinchback pre-
eminent courage, unswerving devotion to
Republican principles, fidelity TO the inter
ests Of his race, and also to the welfare of
Louisiana, with pride and esteem point 10
him as one of the most eminent standard
bearers fRepublicanism in this State. and
pledge to him our undivided and hearty
support in carrying to victory the flag of
Republican principles in the coming con
test.
Resoleed, That it lie the unanimous sentf-
rlent Of this convention that this organiza-
ton is the sole existing one TO which Re-
publicans can look with any hope for main
tanning their due proportion Of control in
the executive, legislative and judicial de-
partments Of the government, for preserving
the equal rights of all the people Of the
State, for continuing and increasing the
number of free schools for our children,
and for delivering our people from the re-
dictionary tendencies and devices of the
Democracy.
Resolced, That we pledge ourselves to the
people of this State TO an honest and earn
est endeavOr to stop extravagances, curtaiI
expenditures, diminish the taxes, put down
venality and corruptions, oppose usurpation
and tyranny from whatever source, and en-
courage harmony and good feelings between
all the people of this State, and the oblitera-
ton Of all the animosities and distrusts
caused by past conflicts
Res0lCed, That we are in favor of electing
to Office honest and capable men, identified
with the people of this State and having
their homes and interests with u.s.
Res0tUed, That with us the welfare and
salvation Of our own State are paramount
to all considerations of national politics.
and are the dearest objects Of our desires.
ReSOlCed That as the best means to the
attainment of these high and noble aims
the convention, when it adiOurns, do adj
jOurn to meet at Mechanics Institute, in
New Orleans, on the ninth of August next,
or at the call Of the State Central Com
mittee.
ResoIged That the State Central Commit
tee be authorized TO call upon the different
parish organizations to double the number |
OF their present delegates to the convention |
to meet on August 9.
ReS0tDed, That it is the win Of this con
vention, in view of the differences OF opin- |
ion existing among the members upon the |
eXpediency Of declaring at this time its |
preferences on national questions, that we |
recognize the utmost liberty Of opinion to |
the support of candidates for the Presi- |
dency, leaving to each delegate full liberty |
70 declare preferences to the wishes of his |
constituents.
Res0bged, That the convention assembled |
under the auspices of the Customhouse at
Baton Rouge have betrayed the Republican
party; have annulled with a high hand the
will OF the people; have expelled their legal
" elected delegates, and seated men in
their places who were not elected, and who
do not even live in the parishes they pre-
tend to represent; have used brfDery, threats
and all kinds of intimidation TO control the
of the convention against the
known will Of the delegates; they have out
ragged every principle of parliamentary law
IN their proceedings they have refused
10 seat in the convention delegates rep
resenting three Of the largest parishes in
Jhe State unless they would first pledge
themselves to vote for the candidates Sc
ected by the CustOmhouse clique. Their
delegates have been openly bought and sold
n the public streets. In consequence Of
raud and deception attending the whole
history Of its career, that convention does
lot truly represent the Republicans Of this
state, and we therefore declare we will not
De bound by their acts, and viii not sup
lort their candidates.
On motion of Mr.. Pinchback, the con
,ention adjourned to meet on the ninth day
# August next at Mechanics Institute, or
ooner if called by the State Central Com
nittee
Approved: HI. CAMPBELL,
President Republican State Committee.
WILLIAM H. GREEN, Secretary.
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