Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1872-01-04
,,,i,, If the Parish Executive Commit
r. d the Republican Party, Parish
Of st. John the Baptist.
r.,,.u OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, J

IN cal VI tio
-. met in the courtroom of the
horse Of the parish, President
~. in the chair, seventeen mem
!. present. and one absent.
n. address Of the State Central
.,,mi.tee. Of date December %, 1871,
:. ,.,i by the secretary and con-
md IN. according to its tenor.
Hon. Henry Demas presented the
.,Ilozipc Preamble and resolutions,
md having been read, were unani-
nou.lr aiopted.
Fgrsr.s, By the election of the
F,n P. B. S. Pinchback to the presi-
j.,,v Of the Senate and Lieutenant
t;rsnorship of the State of Louisi-
"a. 10 fl the vacancy created by the
l,nsDted decease of o. j. Dunn,
an.Jv demonstrating that the prin-
sls Of true Republicanism are still
be ascendency, an event which we
,-Fute to those whom we believe
b nyiolate the rights and interests
he colored race; and
Whereas, 1t also demonstrates that
!. election of the Hon. p. B. S.
2..hback to so honored a position,
sga.i be regarded by every true Re
,,tiean as a Just acknowledgment of
merits, and also an omen of tri-
,.ph over ombination of factionists
imposed Of unprincipled men styling
.snselyes Republicans, but who, by
aer afiation with the Democrats,
Edy deserve the severest censure and
condemnation Of every honorable Re
publican and citizen of Louisiana;
and
BzaeaS These achievements we
heartily acknowledge to be due to the
Integrity and ability that have always
Innpted his Excenency Henry C.
Vrnoth in the management of public
.slS; therefore be it
Dsolved, That We, the members of
I. qansh executive committee of the
publican party of the parish of st.
i'm the Baptist, hereby approve and
-lSe the action of the Governor in
evening the State Senate of Louisi-
nS beng requisite and essential,
AI the circumstances, and a mark
Is executive ability; and be it fur
isolyed, That we, as a component
Cl the great party of progress of
Eana, congratulate the party in
1alon of Senator Pinchback to
POnsible and exalted position
-ltenant Governor, thereby Sc
ZIG to that position true, tried and
--al Republican, and a representa-
nan OF the colored race, one whom
eheve will use all Just and reason
means to secure reform, progress
liberty in Louisiana; and be it
| Tier
asolyed, That the action of our
-iors from this senatorial district.
.lentifying themselves with the
-ocratic and Customhouse clique
s-t the Republican party of this
se hereby meet with our unquali-
Ld1pproval, and being in direct
-1t with the wishes of this COM
lite and the Republican voters of
. parish; and be it further
Asoiyed, That the secretary of this
-nlttee be directed to transmit a
Edthese preamble and resolutions
.4cl Of our Senators from this dis
H.
70 motion of A. c. Babcock, it was
sy5i that a committee of three
--'Is be appointed by the chair to
elpN Lieutenant Governor Pinch
4nd present him with a copy of
1oye preamble and resolutions.
Fesldent, Mr.. Combs, to consti-
De Of the members of the COM
ne chair named as the other two
-'y n Messrs. John Cayoll and
! henry Demas.
~ Baocock then presented the fol-
~Irs 'esolqtion, which was adopted:
~ " resolved by the parish execu-
d, a o1,alttee of this parish, That
i-. -lA-A' Of the committee are here
4, Tp1asi7i to the Hon. Henry Demas,
,r' {" 'e,entative, for the many val
r',. Sf'lces rendered, and the able
- --ii N which he has identified
.r "a win the true Republicans Of
srt t-5l; that his untiring efforts,
, 1-3.a during the present political
!, s y N espousing the right cause, |
= renewed confidence Of his abil- |
Presenting this parish in the
ALI " adoption, Mr.. Demas re-
"A Any I; n few appropriate remarks,
A: Il'llhg upon the political issues
s,, T ~ ana concluded by intro
J. , ne 81 following resolution:
ii, resolved, That, as an able
AL a lAe Republican ranks of this
81 =, Upe and faithful to all the
: - y. :, nave reposed in him, stead
he me- M. cause OF Republicanism,
n .r ;LLstnoers of this committee, as
eir ~ ',G to his worth and ability, !
q, /, knowledge our Indebtedness |
(,>l~. a,l'gsident, Mr.. George W.
L. In q. c.at to him we accord the
L. 1. Ur present perfect organiza-
4giar 'i4y' and unity of feeling
llmsII Inn our earnest support |
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