New Orleans Republican., 1873-05-27
VOLUME Vl1---NO. II
REPUBLICAN MASS MEETING.
The Situnti0n Discussed.


many Of them the leaders in local political
ORGANIZATIONS, who had assembled TO listen
to orators on some of the great topics OF the
day. especially to consider the condition Of
thing. in New Orleans and Louisiana.
Mr.. Brown called the meeting to order.
and s.a.e,! its objects.
L.eu.caan. Governor c. G. Antoine was
nominated president by Mr.. Lawrence. He
s.a.e.. tina: the meeting was called in cp-
position 10 political opponents, in order TO
show Ia. country that the majority o: the
people O: this State are Republicans. aud
to express the feelings Of this meeting.
Mess:. James Lewis and 7. 7. Allan
were ch .'-eu vice presidents, and Messrs.
william Weeks. w. w. johnson and J. w.
Quinn secretaries.
Co,one. Field and Mr.. 3. +. JoAoer' were
invited :, take seats on the platform.
Mr.. Burch read the following resolutions:
WHEREAS. The present alarming condition
of peli..ca. affairs in Louisiana, having at.
trac.ed :Ae attention of the American press
ard tl. American people, who, either from
nreil:ic. Or being imposed upon, wholly
:ai. 20 understand the actual state of a fairs
or the causes which have had the effect of
bringing :his State to its present condition
Of disorder and confusion; and.
Whereas, Our political opponents in this
State have. by and through their travelling
commuters. lnisre presentations, lavish ex-
penditu.e of money, partisan journals and
orators and other questionable methods.
succeeded in making in the North an Ill.
favorable opinion of the Republican party
of th.. Stare, especially the coiored men.
and a. nome by special and specOus ap-
meals - their followers, succeeded in rous-
lug tie passions of bad men, eliminating
eren.ua..r in the Wholesale murder OF col
Cred Republicans, intimidation. violence
aad fr.; IL: and.
Whr:eaa. These same men have con-
stant.y represented the cOlored men OF this
State, holding elective or appOintive posi-
tons. as being corrupt, depraved, ignorant.
vicious a.,i unworthy, and have industrl.
ousiv circulated the same at home and
abroad and have sought to prove the same
tatore ;.a American Congress, Tor no other
purpose t.lan to carry out their purposes:
and.
Whereas. We have been led TO believe
tiat ou. case Was not as ably represented
II Was:n st0u. before the committee on
Lou!siaia AFT. .rs. as the merits OF the case
de.ran led. and as it will be once more pre-.
scented 70 the American Congress for final
consideration: and,
W Ht: tcss tudt 'Lc 0tdL -
o. Louisiana is honestly Republican, and as
such elected the Republican candidates.
with bit few exceptions, at the general
election OF 1872, in spite OF the outrageous
obstacles placed in the way CT colOreG Re-
pub.:caa.. such as a denial Of registration.
dndraHce II voting, bailotbox stutfing,
refusa. to return the votes of parishes over
whelmnyiy Republican, etc, all of which
eat be easily proven; thsrefOre, DE i:
PeS,lr.d That it is the sense OF this meat
ing tina. decisive and immediate steps be
taken hv the cclOred MEN OF this State to
place before the American people lmine-
.iate!y. and the American Congress Of its
next session, such facts and testimony a,
will easily demonstrate tho truth ct our
assertions.
Reso'rea. That it is also the sense OF this
meeting that the representative colored
men CT this State owe IL to their party.
thei. constituents. themselves and their
race TO use immediate measures. By
every effort within their power. to reverse
Cue false and outrageous reports SO INDUS
treu:v circulated by their lifelong enc
Mjes-bel.eyed by them naturally. anu
credited by our friends because they are
20. publicly V contradicted-and to put forth
their bes: efforts to prove the falsity OF the
accusations. and to vindicate their fitness
.so vote and to be voted for.
ReS,'rci. That in order to place our party
and race in Louisiana properly before tie
America. people. and also to be in reacl-
ness to meet our villitiers and prosecutors
at tie bar o. public opinion at the North.
aud tie American Congress, committee OF
nine persons be appointed by the chairman
OF this meeting, which committee shall nave
full powers to collect testimony, hold cor.
respouieuce with the prominent White and
colorad Republicans of the North, collect
funds 70 defray all necessary expenses, send
promlneat and earnest cOlOred orators from
this STATE to the North, for the purpose OF
intere.t:ng our Northern Republicans in our
affairs. and to procure an honest, inpaftiai
SerGic. as 70 our fitness to hold otce. or
assist in the government of State affairs; TO
provide f,y committee to attend the next
session Of Congress, and assist our trlenC.
sheTs 20 fight our battles. TO procure COM
ceteut and worthy witnesses for that pur
pose. and to do whatever may be necessary
ia their ldg,nent to defend and vindlcate
our party and our race.
Rcsolrci. That as an auxiliary TO tn!s
comln.ttee there shall be appointed bv 1t
two from each parish OF this State. whose
duty i. shall, be to assist the committee OF
nine III procuring competent, worthy VII,
nesses and to forward to it such facts ana
swO-u statements relative to the last and
previous elections as may be deemed neces'
sary fU; the purposes Of the committee.
Resois.a. That now as in the past. our
protounies. gratitude is due and is heartily
rendered to President Grant for his ever
ready appreciation OF our needs. anu MS
steady application OF those remedies
through which alone our people have bern
rescued. from cruel despotism and main.
tained in the enjoyment OF our present
political privileges.
ReSoired. That regarding the present
State government as the righttul. equitable
and last representative of the majority OF
the voters in the State Of Louisiana, We cor
daily yield it our respect and confidence.
and pledge ourselves to its support:
PeSoiyed. That we recognize IN non; T.
II. Durell one who, by the hrm, unfilncnln :
performance of an OnerOus duty, posSesseuu u
the high moral courage to meet undaunted
the task set before him, and whose decision
in our humble opinions, was founded on an
enli iyh.enei sense of Justice and desire TO
cighteors,v interpret the law in the case;
To hin, are extended the sincere thanks o!
prosecuted race. who, by his acton, mas
been protected thus far in their rights. lie
has stood between them and their Oppres
sor. as a strong wall between rushing
river which threatened their overthrow,
and we are profoundly grateful to him Tor
his impart,al Judgment. Though misrepre
sented now by those who would deprive us
of our rights, we look confidently to the
future for the vindication OF his act, and
believe that it will eventually De approved
by the nation and applauded by all true
lovers o! humanity. 80.
EPesoi;ed, That all we ask Of our white
fellow citizens is Justice and equality before
the law, and the independent exercise OF
our rights, and when these great blessing
are practically conceded and enjoyed by
US. there Will be peace, happiness and pros
perity throughout the State.
Having read the resolutions, Mr.. Barct