New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-03
Politics AT EXPOSITION HALL


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blage-' Ubiquitous Government OF
Warmoth DenOunced-Pay NO Taxes
Buy no Warrants.
Pursuant to call published il the Pic
Gy1tae of yesterday, quite a number CT
people assembled last night il Exposition
Hall to express themselves upon the poht-
ical situation.
The meeting was called 10 order by Arch
ibald Mitchell, who called Mr.. P. Malochee
10 the chair. That gentleman stepped for
ward. and, thanking the audience for the
compliment, stated that he had come there
with others to stand by their rights, and he
hoped every one would do so to the very last;
that the work would not cease until their
rights are supported and vindicated.
Messrs Cenae, Delassus and Stewart
were appointed secretaries.
Mr.. Cenas then read list Of vice presi-
dents of the meeting, in which appeared
the names of Colonel Solakowski, Archl-
bald Mitchell, K. b. Forman, G, De Ferlet
John Youennes, Eugene Waggaman, E. j..
Ellis, F. A Monroe and many other promi-
On motion of Mr.. Mitchell, the chair ap-
pointed a committee on resolutions, consist
ing OF Messrs. r. B. Forman, j. Davidson
Hill and Archibald Mitchell.
At this juncture, from the body Of the
hall, the Rev. r. NJ. Walker arose and pre-
sented resolution to the effect that, in
addition to the distinguished speakers" p"
announced to addressed the meeting any
gentleman who desired to speak should be
allowed to do so, whether his name was
submitted by the committee OF arrange
ments or not.
This resolution was adopted The Presi-
dent of the meeting then invited any gen
teman who desired to speak to come for
ward. A gentleman on the floor OF the hall
addressed the chair and attempted to
speak, but his voice was drowned amidst
calls for Monroe" and he relapsed into
his seat.
f. A. Monroe. Esq, late candidate for
Judge of the Third District Court on the
fusion ticket, came forward upon the plat
form, and was received with cheers. He
deemed the citizens of the State deprived
of the fruits OF the recent election by a
power they we're fully capable of resisting.
He had already placed himself on record
upon this question elsewhere than here
and desired 10 be excused from going fur
ther into the discussion Of a question, pre-
ferring 10 leave it to others who had doubt
less fully prepared themselves for the occa-
sion.
Amidst loud cries for Colonel Hill, that
gentleman appeared upon the platform. He
did not belong, he said, to that class who
came to make speeches, but could not avoid
raising his voice at this time in council with
his fellow w-citizens. The position we found
ourselves in at this time, said the speaker,
was one absolutely sublime. Upon us are
centred not only tie eyes of the whole
country, but OF the whole world, and there
are none who have any regard for the
safety Of republican institutions but must
see that their dearest interests are at stake.
Therefore, it behooves us well to know
what course to take. Now Is the time
when resorts to tTichery and political chi
canery must be entirely discarded.
Nothing must be done outside of the law.
What is done must be done decently
and in order. We did elect on the
fourth of November the men who have
a right to be our own rulers. We have
done this in voting for Mr.. McEGery for
Governor and Mr.. Penn for Lieutenant
Governor, and for our members OF the
Legislature. What we have TO do now is
to preserve the fruits of our victory. The
only danger now will result from our su-
pineness and neglect. 1t ia to be seen
whether you will fail to establish and main
tain your rights. do not seek to arouse
;our nassions-to have your physical force
used against any one. 1t is far from my
purpose to urge you to rush against the
bayonets Of the United States or tie bayO-
nets OF any other power which has the Tght
to use them. We have different course
to propose. There are many men OF sense,
men Of genius in our land many who are
members Of the Republican party, who are
not callous to what is going on II our midst
They see that in the striking down OF our
liberties tLeir own are threatened and they
viii not let the thing last. Men Cf this
character Will see that OHr rights are once
more restored TO us N full.
| suggest, then, plan OF this kind:
Every body knows what the power of num-
bers is. Let us rise, then, II our strength
and see that the government voted for by
us is regularly installed. TOu have Leg
islatHre called to meet in this city on the
sixth of this month, and we have a right to
demand that they shall meet here. Let =
be understood that You close your places of
business on that day and assemble upon
the streets, and there will be a power con-
centrated that none will dare to modest.
beg Of YOU. therefore, as lovers OF liberty,
to see that she is protected on the sixth of
this month by such numbers that 1t will
be absolute folly to attempt 70 disperse
you. Let it be done peacefully, quietly,
and trust to the North to see our govern
ment again restored, as it should be, within
our boundaries
Mr.. Sutton teok the stand and attempted
to speak amidst loud calls for Ellis"
The chair came to his rescue, and, calling
order, stated that Mr.. Sutton desired TO
speak, and had a right to be heard.
Quiet being restored, the speaker ex-
pressed his qualification at the courtesy
showed him, and commenced paying a COM
pimcnt to the reverend gentleman upon
whose motion this meeting Was declared
open for al who desired to participate
therein.
Cries for Ellis" were renewed, and the
speaker waited for lull in the storm.
- H~va never met before" he con
;inuel, ''on an cccast~"" 20 solemn ,,tli ana so
important. desire only TO "--'"'"'. '--''"t . .
your general invitation"
Cries for ellis" again drowned the
speakers voice, and for some mom.nts the
uproar was prolonged. hIr. Ellis came
forward, finally obtained quiet, and the
speaker resumed.
He desired TO read some resolutions which
embodied his views upon this matter. The
first of these declared the prospective meet