The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1873-06-20
A SIGN OF PEACE.

From the midst of the bloodshcd, an
archy ind confusion reigning in Louisi-
n for months, m the most cheer
ing intelligence that the light of reason
has dawned upon the prominent citizens
of that unhappy Commonwealth, and
they have therefore taken steps for the
prompt and sure disenthralmcnt of that
State from the rule of disorder and ruin.
The patriotic mfn Of the nation, with
out respect 10 party affiliations, viii re-
.joice at the tidings. On Monday night
the people of Louisiana. white and col
ored, on the basis of cooperation and a
new departure, had ah adjourned meet
ing of the committee of white and col
Ored citizens. Resolutions were unani-
mously adopted, which declare
Ist. That henceforvard we dedicate
ourselves TO the uniiication ofour peo-
pie.
I'd. That by "our people" we mean
all men, of whatever color or religion,
who are citizens of Louisiana and who
are willing to work for her PROSPERITY.
Sd. That We shall advocate by speech,
pen and deed, the equal and impartial
exercise by every citizen of Louisiana of
every civil and political right euaran-
feed by the Constitution and laws of
Louisiana and by the Constitution and
laws Of the United States. and BIZ the
laws of honor, brotherhood and fair feel !
ing.
4th. That we shall maintain and adj |
vocate the right of every citizen of
Louisiana. and of every citizen of the
United States. to frequent at will places !
of public resort, and TO travel at will on !
all vehicles of public conveyance upon
terms Of perfect equality with any and
every citizen; and we pledge ourselves, /
as far as our influence, counsel and ex-
ample may go, to make this right IA live
and practicable right.
9Th. That we pledge our honor and
good faith to exercise our moral influ-
ence. both through personal advice and
personal example, to bring about the
rapid removal of prcjudices heretofore !
existing against the colored citizens of
Louisiana, in order that hereafter they
may enjoy all the rights belonging to
citizens of the Uuited States.
9th. BE it further resolved, flat we
earnestly appeal to the press of the
State 10 join and cooperate with us in
executing this movement OF unity AID
accord OF justice. and, Ike ourselves,
forever bury beneath it all past preju-
dices on the subject of race or color.
9TH. That We deprecate and thorough
Iy condemn all acts of violence from
whatever sotrce, and appeal to the peo-
pie OF both races To abide by the law in
all their differences as the surest way
70 preserve to all the blessings of lite,
liberty and property.
9Th. That we pledge ourselves to this
cultivation 0fa broad sentiment of ma
fiotiality wsiich shall embrace the whole
country and uphold the flag of the
Union.
9th. That IS IN earnest of our holy
purpose we hereby offer upon the altar
of the common good n | party ties and
all prejudices of education which mayi
tend TO hinder the political unity Of our
people.
10th. That in view of the numerical
equality between the white and colored
of our population, we shall
advocate an equal distribution of offices
OF trust and emolument in our State,
demanding rs the only condition off
suffrage, honesty. diligence and ability,
because of the offices themselves, but
simply as another earnest proof upon
our part that the union we desire il an
equal union and not an Elusive con-
junction, brought about for the sole
benefit OF one or the other Of the part
les to that union. /
lSigned.) G. 7. BEURAGARD, Chm.
j. n. Marks, &C. Antoine, Gcorge1t
II, kelso, Charles Ii. Tompson, james
J. Day, August Bohne, Anistinde May,
y. H. G. Randene=, w. M. Randolph, |
A enmmittee of fifteen was appointed
cab a mass meeting when deemed
expcdient, 49, /,