New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-16

JatriOns, of Pointe Coupee.
The committee on resolutions made the
following report:
! To the President and Members of the Fourth Con.
gresslonal Nominating Convention:
Your committee on resolutions beg leave
to su bmit the following resolutions:
Resotred, That the members of this con
ventlOn do most heartily and zealously in
dOrse and sustain the present national and
State administrations.
Resoicea, That We recognize the present
State government with William Pitt Kel
, logg as the standard bearer leading its des-
TIMES. as founded On the true basis OF sound
Republican doctrines aud principles.
ReSolced, That 10 the prompt and ener-
getic action of President U. s. Grant in su.-
tanning the enforcement act, and preserving
peace within the borders OF this State; in
furnishing material and moral aid to right.
Justice and truth. and in sustaining the
State government as Ii now exists, we recog-
nlze the wisdom of the far-see ing states
man, the exalted tirrnness Of trusted and
honored executive of great nation.
| hss0Lred. That we recognize in Lieuten-
| ant Governor {. &. Antoine gentleman
emnent!y qualified TO Till the position that
he now occupies; who has never BETRAYED
tho confidence reposed in his worth hv the
Republican masses; who has exhibited an
executive ability honorable TO the most EN-.
inent Statesmen, and who 10 the head and
front, the honored standard bearer of the
party OF the State. and especially of his
own race. Well may they feel proud to
! have such man IN the second position of
honor and trust in the State, knowing full
we'll that he will guide them ami the State.
| whenever necessary through the angry
! waters OF every sea OF difficulty
| Resolred, That Lieutenant Governor G.
Z. ANTIQUE IS deserving Of the esteem and
confluence of all classes OF our citizens
that we cordially indorse his prompt actions
IN restoring peace and harmony in the State
during the period that he was acting Gov
! ernO1, and the energetic manner in which
he has eDdeavored TO bring to justice the
guilty parties who have disturbed the
peace, order, harmony and good feeling
! which had hitherto existed in all portions
! of the State.
Resotred, That this convention 40. oAly
| recognize Hon. p b. S. Pinchback as Uni
! ted States Senator elect from the State, but
consider and honor hun as the champion Of
his race; the great pioneer. who, in his
| recent tour to Europe and through the
! Northern States has done much 90 dispel
I the hldeous deformity which an unjust
J prejudice has woven around tho coored
race and has been the power 70 break down
the barriers of ignorance, and 30 exhibit to
| the world, that a man can and will be hon
! cred, noe for his complexion. but fog his
/ intelligence, stamina and respeetability
RcsOlred, That i'll the Hon. w. &. Brown,
! State Superintendent of Public Education,
| Louisiana possesses an officer of rare merit,
| sterling integrity and intelligence as well
| as a comprehensive knowledge of the re-
quiremeGts of the position which he holds.
! 1t knowledge is power then in Hon. W. s..
Brown the State possesses official who
has disseminated this power, far and wide,
and its influence everywhere is felt
Rssolred, That We have viewed with feel
ings of deepest interest tho glorious
struggle of the Cuban patriots for q de-
served Independence. They have cur heart |
felt sympathy, and we view their ultimate
success as but another forward step in |
the triumphant march of freedom; a. hurl- |
ing the shakes from the limbs of existing
bondsInen. and !Le victory OF right and |
liberty, eternly combating wrong and |
oppression. Hence the eventual freedom |
OF .ths patriots Of the Gem OF the Antilles |
10 not only our earnest desire, but it is re-
CONNIE nded that their rights as belligerents
should not only be recognized by the
United States. but the Representatives and }
Senators in Congress, be urged to heartily |
endorse this measure. and hasten its early
recognition by every honorable and expedi- }
tious means possible.
Resoirsd, That The members OF this con-
vention do pledge themselves % SUPPORT
the nominees OF the convention.
Respectfully submitted
n. MYERS, Chairman,
L. ). SOUEk.
>. Z HEATH,
VI. ). MUDGETTe
PERCY BAKER.
:. W. DEWEES.
OJAFFRION.
Or 2uo:ioa :he :epo.. was received and
adopted.
1t was moved and carried tina. these pro- |
ceedings be published in Che Rcd Ricer /
Ners, Cou.haita Ttmss, .avoyelies RepubLi- |
con; New Orleans REPUBLICAN, and South
1cests'n- Telegram, and Republican papers
requested to copy the same
II WAS sesolyed that she thanks |
Of the convention be rendered 70 DR.. !
Z. K. Hawley aud hi. corne. band, Of
the city ot Natchitcehes, for The excellent !
music furnished by then. during tie session I
of the convention. c
Hon. George L. Smith. the nominee of tho
was loudly called Cor and Se- I
spOndeG as fellow: I G
Gentlemen Of the convention. il is with '
40 ordinary emotion THAT l desire 70 thank | S
von for the distinguished honor Just con. q
erred on Tie by the Republican representa- @
ives OF the fourth congressional district in ! +
assembled. ] trust your kind | s
,artiaits for rue has no. prevented the | y
election OF an @ble man. .or feel deeply
he responsibilities that are attached to the I
|
,ress. Should be elected. ] will use nv q
vest efforts 20 forward the interests Of NV ! VI
constituents Of the entire districts, and n
lpon all national .uestions vii! honestly J q
abor to enhance the prosperity Of the ! 81
onntTy through wise administration of J b
epuhllcan government a
In accepting The nomination 20 fill the IN. 81
xpired term OF your late representative, G.
Ion. Samuel Peters. deceased. it will no, Il
IN IA On. <l.+ i
Trough the iuscrUtable ways of a Divine 81
'rov'dence. 'hiS district has been deprived IL
much OF its representation during the ID
asst few years. Your able represent alive. ! al
he gallant General James McCleery. was al
,rcken down 10y death before Che expir:s- ! OF
on OF his Term. much lamented: and but ! 81
hort time ago, during the prevalence Of the Ju
,tsi sconrge in Shreveport. that carried I ey
# so many inha Of that place, you ! OF
ere deprived of the services OF another b'
representative Ia the person OF Mr.. Peters, ! I'd
gentleman who had commanded the en-
re Republican vote in snis district. am al
,mpeled to think that the unfortunate loss I III
these gentlemen. both Of Shreveport. co
ay have influenced she delegates Of This We
invention in selecting a citizen Of Shreye- ! ca
DIT at this time 70 ill the term for which ! W
r. Peters was elected. In that ease my ! 10
)inination Is due. pe,hars. more 60 the in. | al
hence OF the citizens OF Shreveport than | W.,
personal considerations Toy myself. w
But my object twill De. il elected, 70 for. IN
ard the Interests Of -L.. wboie distric. tt
III endeavor 70 secure national aid for all IrC
Orks OF public improvement not forgetting ia
II own beautiful Red river that runs in'
rough one OF The riches. and most exteu- 'os
sc valleys III our county. Yoar repre- fio
natives during the last few year. have 1ul
ne much il The improvement of your pr
-ers and in se.urin, the terminus III tho | is
Sa. Pacific road at Shreveport, instead 'h'
Jefferson. Texas. Ye. much remains 20 COZ
done. and should be elected your rep on