Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-08
Louisinna Llberal ConventIon.

NEW ORLkAhSi huRuot o. uiounh'
to adjournment the Convention assem-
bled yesterday morning at half past ten
clock, and was called to order by the
president. Forty-three parishes answered
to the roll call.
DR.. Deloney, chairman of the commit
tee on credentials, reported that in the
case of the contested seat between z.
Barrow and G. @. Haley of the Third
ward, New Orleans, the committee, after
full investigation, reported in favor of
G. C. Haley. Also, that the parish of
Lafayette was now fully represented in
the Convention, Messrs. Moore and
Cochran having presented their proper
credentials. Report adopted.
The secretary then read list of SER
geants.at-arms appointed by the presi-
dent under instructions.
In response to a question the presi-
dent stated that nothing had yet been
learned touching the probability OF an
early report from the conference com
mittee.
Mr.. Callahan, of East Baton Rouge,
arose to say that, inasmuch as the dele
gates from the country were anxious to
complete their labors and return to their
homes as early as possible, he would
move that the Committee of Conference
be instructed to report to the Convention
at halfpast seven pm, and he would
also move to adjourn until that hour.
Considerable debate now arose touch
ing the question, General Heron giving
it as his opinion that, instead of being
anxious to hurry the deliberations OF the
committee, he felt that the Convention
ought to spend days and weeks, if need
be, to enable the committee to thorough
ly discuss the serious questions now be-
fore them-that the work of redeeming
the State was a work of too much mo-
ment TO give way to matters of mere
convenience. He therefore moved to
adjourn until ten a. m. Thursday.
After further debate the President an
nouneed that he had just received the
following communication:
HID. QRs. LIBERAL PARTY OF LOUISIANA, /
NEW ORLEANS, August 7, 1872.
Hon. W. W. Pugh, President Liberal Conven-
ton:
S1R-Although we labored necessarily
during the entire day and until one
o clock am, holding four conferences
with the parties designated in your reso-
lutions, we are yet unable to submit to
your consideration any definite results,
but feel hopeful, and indulge in the be-
lief that sound Judgment and wise pol
icy will prevail over rashness and i'll
directed zeal. Be pleased to obtain
from the Convention further indulgence e
until tomorrow.
am, sir, with sentiments of the high
est respect, your obedient servant,
TSigned Louis BUSH,
Chm'n Com. Liberal Party.
The motion to adjourn until Thurs
day at 10 a. m. was then carried.
New ORLEANS. August s.-The Libe-
rails and Pinchbeck Republicans have
fused, but all efforts for consolidation
with the Democrats and reformers have
sgnally failed. The Liberals will nomi-
nate ticket to-day, placing two Pinch
beck Republicans thereon.
LATER.-The convention met at 1880
this morning. The committee of con-
ference being unable to report, the con-
vention adjourned until tomorrow.
There has been no fusion of the Liberal
and Democratic parties as yet, but all
reports concur in the belief that a salts
factory arrangement will be reached be-
fore evening, as concessions have been
made by either party.