New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-05-30

| TO take up the case which comes from the
committee on credentials. / think the case
ought to be taken up, as the delegates are
here awaiting action
Mr.. Charles SMITH have resolution to
offer covering the case.
A MEMBERSHIPS parish
Mr.. Smith--Iberia.
Mr.. Carr-But before that is read, /
would suggest the report Of the committee
be read.
The secretary read the report of the Gem
mittee, which referred the credentials of
the delegates to the Republican convention.
Mr.. Pinehback-It was the fact that these
gentlemen had credentials to the Liberal
Republican JnVenti IN that the matter
was referred to the house for action. If
they wish to enter Republican convention
have no objection.
Judge Dibble-Point of order. That rese-
luton must be referred without reading.
o. +. Hunsaker-POint of order. Since
the organization is not affected the resOlu-
ton does not apply. The point was decided
we'll taken.
Mr.. SMITH move the delegates be ad-
mitted.
Mr. Butler-I move the word Liberal
be struck out Of their credentials. Carried
by viva vOce vote, a member protesting,
as he had called for the yeas and nays.
Mr.. Underworld move for the enforce
ment of rule twenty.
A member-What does that mean
Mr.. UndeFwOOd-It means clear the
shOuse.
Governor Warmoth ;(from the f1oor)--I
move the sergeants-at-arms proceed to en-
force the rule. 1t is impossible to transact
any business while those who are not dele
gates are upon the floor.
The sergeants-at-arms proceeded to do
their duty.
Mr.. Young, of Concordia-I move wenow
proceed to the election of delegates to the
convention at Philadelphia.
The Chair-It falls under the clause re-
quiring all resolutions to be referred with
out debate.
Mr. Matthew'S now move we proceed
to the election Of delegates to the Philadel-
phia convention.
Mr.. Bechtel-That brings in the question
of national politics.
The Chair-Put your motions in writing
Judge Dibble-I call for the reading of
that rule requiring motions 20 be referred
to the committee on resolutions.
Mr.. Carr-It is found in the adopted rule
of the House
Judge Dibble-That simple motion be
referred $50
Mr.. Carr-MOtiOns or resolutions, at the
option of the Chair.
The Chair so decided.
election of delegates hinges upon this in
terpretatiOn. Somewhat familiar with the
rules of the house, am not aware of any
rule referring a motion TO the committee.
appeal from the decision of the Chair.
Mr.. Hearsay moved TO lay the appeal on
the table.
Mr.. Hunsaker protested against such
ruling.
Judge Dibble-The effect of such a ruling
is to stop all further proceedings until the
committee on resolutions shall, in their
good pleasure, report This convention
was called to do certain things and adopt
platform whether we do OF not, it must be
done following a motion, and, with all
respect to the Chair, cannot sustain him.
Mr.. Barber-The object of introducing
that resolution Is to define and shape the
policy of this convention. l move, in order
that the committee may have opportunity
to report, that the convention adjourn until
tomorrow at eleven o'clock.
Mr. Butler-Inasmuch as all motions
must be referred to the committee on resO-
lutiOns, move that one be referred also.
Loud laughter and cheers greeted this
motion.
Mr.. Dumas-I move we adjourn until
Friday, as to morrow is Decoration day.
Mr.. Pinchback, holding a copy of the
Evening Picdylt11e in his hand-I should
like to ask the gentleman to withdraw his
motion to adjourn, for a few moments, for
question OF privilege.
Mr.. Barber withdrew his motion, with the
consent of renewing it.
Mr.. Pinehback-Mr President, hope the
gentleman who made the motion to adjourn
will withdraw it, in order to allow me to
speak to privileged question. / have just
been handed copy OF the Evening PtcGy-
tt1te of this date, in which it says:
Tho nUaDiDcr od ddraeG nf Mr. pinohhapR
yesterday, in the convention at the Me-
chanics' Institute, indicates a very decided
wish on the part of himself and his follow
ers for a reunion with that wing Of the Re-
publican party which is led by Marshal
Packard. Says he:
1.-The people demand a reunion of the
party, and you should SO act as to convince
them that the responsibility of the division,
if it continues, rests not upon you,
"The speech is also significant one be-
cause of its defiant tone toward the Demo-
cratic party, which, if it is to be regarded
as expressive of the views and feelings of
the cOlOred people of the State, will preclude
further attempts to establish friendly I'M
derstanding between the races. Mr.. Pinch
back has sufficient intelligence to know that
language such as he has employed in this
address is calculated to prevent the CO
operation of the good men of both races.
The white population desire to live
on friendly terms with their cOlOred
fellOW-citizens, and, therefore, depre-
cate any utterance on the part of the
leaders of the colored people which could
possibly raise a barrier between them.
There is no occasion at this time for hostile
language on either side. and we shall not,
therefore, indulge in it. The reunion of the
two wings of the Republican party, should
it take place, will at once have the effect of
cOmpacting the white people of the State,
although it will not necessarily make them
less disposed to accord to the cOlored pOpu-
latiOn their legitimate influence in the gov
Vernment The issue will be clear and dis
tinct, however. The question will be this
Shall Louisiana continue to be ruled by
white men, or shall the black population,
backed up by the federal government, have
complete ascendency? To this complexion
it threatens to come at last"
Now, what have to say here is that this
paper either willfully or maliciOusly makes
a misrepresentation and that by no act of
mine since l have been in public life have l
ever attempted to bring about such con-
summation. At no time and under no cir
cumstances have tried to array the cOlOred
people of Louisiana against the whites. On
the contrary, have endeavOred to ameliO-
rate the feeling, and done everything in my
power to bring about friendly relation be-
tween the white man and the black in this
State, and have never. neUer tried to array
the black population against the white; and
Ihave even gone against my own people by
refusing to accept the nomination for Gov
ernor when l was assured that / would re-
ceive a majority of votes in the State of
Louisiana.
have in my pocket letters from the diff
ferent parishes in this State, assuring me
that the entire black vote would be cast for
me.
This 7 have done in order not to array
tho hIooIs q oroinst the whites TADplause1