New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-02-26
No. ~.
N O. ~.
Joint REGISTRATIONS

Asking Congress to give its material assist
ance in the suppression OF slavery IL the
island OF Cuba.
WHEREAS, The island of Cuba has been
and is now struggling for independence.
based Oh freedom Of all, without regard to
race, color or previous condition; and
Whereas, The Spanish government sus.
tains lhe war against the Cubans with
view 20 keep in force the institution OF
slavery and the slave trade: and
Whereas. Their representatives III that
unfortunate island have forced into slavery
again more than Tity Thousand! men who
were Sc. free by their former owners THE
Cubans). ard shat they force into slavery
all colOred prisoners Of war who were or
had been set free by the Cubats; and
Whereas. The Spanish authorize. III Cuba.
regardless OF the dispositions u tie Spanish
Cortes ordering that the newborn cOlored
persons are 70 be considered free. 90 allow
and give their sanction TO the OF said sale
infants, regardless and in defiance of the
humane and philanthrcpc sentiments OF
all civilized people: and
Whereas. The government Of the United
States. Tor reason. which we can not con
ceiye, have. against the desire OK the ma
iorty o.! its people. given to the Spanish
government material aid against :ne Gu
bans, thereby aiding and assisting N the
continuation Of said barbarous institution
OF slavery az our own doors, W!:h great
prejudice TO our trade: ard
Whereas. The people Of tie United
States have Suffered during four long years
the calamities Of a terrible internecine war
for the abolition Of said institution : and
Whereas, We the free people 81 the
United States Cab nut see with indifference
the brutal. cruel and inhuman condition Of
orr fellow men suffering for the same cause
the most atTOcl' US prosecutions: therefore
be il
Resolved By the Senate AID House Of
Representative of the State OF Louisiana III
General Assembly convened. Actuated and
animated by the most nuble and human
sentiments, consider il their duty to urge
upon Congress our desires that their efforts
should he put forth looking to speedy sup
preston Of slavery in the island of Cuba,
and furthermore. that We consider that the
allowance TO the Cuban government by the
government of the United States OF the same
privileges allowed to the Spanish govern.
mtnt, wOuldtend 90 the desired emancipation
of slaves in The unfortunate island Of Cuba.
and that We would see with qualification
and JOY any tcided and effective measures
taken by our government TO that effect;
and furthermore, that we feel confident OF
the support and countenance OF the civil
lied world. as well as the appreciation and
encouTa cement Of every lover OF
humanity, especially Of the people Of the
United States, in this our desire TO
demand the wiping away OF the last YES.
tige Of slavery now existing on the Ameri.
can continent. as well as to destroy the
odious bonds of slavery in the island o:
Cuba, i'll which thousands of rational be-
ings are now groaning az the victims OF
brntt force. and the most shameful Grim
inal traffic which the enemies OF liberty
have ever invented.
3. it further resolved, etc, That the
Legislatures of the seyera, Southern States
where slavery formerly existed be and are
hereby invited to adopt these res solutions,
and that copies of the same. duly anthem
iicated. be at once forwarded 10 them by
the clerks OF our respective houses.
iSiSned) CHARLES w. LOWELL,
Speaker of the House Of Representatives,.
(Signed) c. c. ANTOINE.
Lieutenant Governor ana President Of he
Senate.
Approved February IS. 1873
tSignedI WILLIAM 7. KELLOGG.
Governor of the State Il Louisiana.
\ true copy:
!. G. DEsLoEDE.
Secretary Of State.