New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-06-05

ing to him, and the publication of that
article was done without any expectation
| Of any favor, or of asking any favor. This
is the position that occupy.
wrote the piece, repeat, with the OBJ
/ ject of creating an Office which would be a
protection to life, liberty and property, and
| for public justice.
| Because 1 dared Independently and as
member of this convention, and from an
| honorable and honest sentiment, speak
| against him who has DETAINED my cOnstit-
uents, l am denounced by the miniOns and
satellites of this base man.
Now, gentlemen. that is the explanation
| desired to make to You. l never asked a
favor of any Of them. | depend upon the
favor of the great and good people for my
existence and the support of my God. There
is one thing 1 know / am not the first
honest and honorable gentleman that has
been assailed-[ interruption but which will
not affect my character.
Mr.. Brigham have resolution TO offer
aprOpOs to Judge Hunts remarks. Provides
for the appointment of a sergeant t-at-arms
to keep out all but delegates. now nom
mate Mr.. S. w. Scott.
Mr.. GlOin-Right here / observe one
in front of me who claims to be a delegate
from the second ward, and whom | know
not, and l ask that he be put out. Merri-
ment ---.---....
A motion was made to appoint assistant
sergeants-at-arms.
Captain McCranie-Are we Republican
or a Democratic convention? Must we
initiate the example of the Republican con-
vention and appoint seFgeants-at alarms to
an infinite extent l will keep order myself.
Mr.. d. p. Scanlan-Since the gentleman
offers his services ! move his name be in
serted in place of Captain Scott. [Laughter
and good humOr.
D.
influence at work in the midst of us and
around us, emanating from some persons
not members, and whoever seeks to inter-
rupt the proceedings in this manner should
be put out; and we have right to ask for
officers to keep order.
Mr.. McEnery-I have just learned that
the person sitting just now in frOnt.Of me
is the same who attempted to interview
Judge Brewer, LIE Breton and myself in
favor of WarmOth--nO office holder, moth
ing. -..-.... ...-.....
Mr.. McCranie-I should like to know the
composition of the crowd in the galleries,
since they lend their voices to questions
for or against, on their passage.
MIR. Butler-I want to tell the cOnven-
ton some wholesome truths, which perhaps
they are not used to. Laughter When
returned here last night from getting an
ice, found that three or four parishes had
voted who were not present. l am not Op-
posed to anybody kissing, nor any other |
set of geese. But | want order, and hence !
am in favor of the sergeants-at-arms.
1t was adopted.
Mr.. Declouet-I move a committee to |
provide for the expenses of the convention |
while here be appointed.
DIR. Butler-In that case / move the |
means be provided TOR the up-cOuntry dele /
gates coming here.
Mr.. McCOle stated on behalf of the COM
mittee on conference that the Reform con
ventiOn had been informed by letter of the
committee, and they had now appointed
committee on their part to confer. 1t was
moved to adopt.
Mr. Wickliffe-I move then to adjourn |
until half.past seven o'clock this evening.
VOices-MOtiOn before the house.
Mr.. Declouet's motion to appoint COM
mittee on collections.
Mr.. Perry seconded the idea of raising
the means, and not imposing the burden |
on the executive committee.
Mr.. Carlton Hunt suggested the COM
mittee on resolutions should meet in the |
directors room.
Mr.. Walter H. Rogers-I am requested |
to state that the men who laughed" in the |
lobby while Mr. Hunt was speaking were |
neither sCOUndrels, nor miniOns, nor hire |
linge, nor satellites of any individual, nor
of Governor WarmOth in particular, but
hearing a remark, were pleased at it and |
laughed without any intention of disres
rect. n
Mr.. Hunt apOlOgized.
The motion to appoint an expense COM
mittee was carried. and the following were |
appointed: Alex DeclOuet, J. o. Fuqua, d.
p. Perry, P. BIalOchee, j. Z. Guillotte
Mr.. ThOmas-I move that we now pro-
Ceed to the election of delegates to the Bal
timOre cOnventiOn-fOur l believe.
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eight principals and eight alternates.
Mr. Wieklife-We are also entitled to a
at large.
Mr. Brigham-Is it right and proper for
us to elect delegates before a union with
the Reformers
VOices-Yes, of course; talk business.
Mr.. Brigham sat down, when, after some
whispering, Judge Hunt said adjourn
ment."
From the committee on conference came
the news that they could not report until
ten o'clock tomorrow.
A member-MOtien TO adjourn until halt
past seven this evening. Amended to ten
clock, and this being "the longest time
first" was put and voted upon. This was
"a divide" on the combination question |
again, as there was "the straigh-Out' kind
in favor of nominating delegates right off,
and drawing reetillinear base, and an
other who favored opening the ranks to re-
first. The latter wished to
adjourn.
Mr.. Jewell-The parish of POinte Coupee
changes her vote from yes to no. There
seems to be desire on the part of some
delegates to meet tonight and elect dele
gates.
Yoices-Say that over, and say it slow.
Mr.. Jewell repeats.
Mr.. Hunt-NO speeches, no speeches.
The CHARITIES only giving his reasons.
Mr.. Hunt-We don't want his reasons.
The vote was announced in large majority
,'clock, in order to afford time for report
rom thepOmmittee.