New Orleans Republican., 1873-07-16

Louis Schneider, y. NJ Lanray,
james H. Wingfeld. NJ. c. Dunn,
l.. II. Joseph. Garaane Casnave,
DR. Alpuente, V. VHerisse.
DR.. Armand Mercier. Jules Lanabere.
c. T. Buddecke, Joseph Mansion,
Joseph Sardas, Bernard Saulay,
Captain Vilvert. Felix Labatut.
Alexander Hill. e. A. Larrieu.
G. F. Blancand, Guillaume Lubio,
ii. T. Twichell, Carl Kohn.
Aug. Bohn. Am. F0rtier.
j A. Jorda, II. II. Larose.
=. A. RozieP, James Rea,
G. Z. Fenner, Jules Aldige.
Francois Guedyan, Henri Poycherop,
s P.cotte. Il. Rhiel,
Jules Tuyes. Victor Meyer.
Samuel Henderson, Louis Surle,
A. L. Young, DIR. J. q. Hava,
j. B. Giaudin, Antoine Garcia,
Rev. c. H. Thompson. I. A. Clarke.
Albert Baldwin. Samuel Bell.
c. Cavaroc. II. J. LeOvy.
l.. F. Generes, NJ 4. Fernandez,
j. NJ. Cressy. Philip P.jean.
p. Maspeyo, W. II. Pember:cn.
sEcEErARIEs.
Jules Bejean, Jr., E. Lcngp!c,
4. Gauthier.
After the applause had died away. MI.
Marks said:
with the solemnity of this occasion. We
are assembled together for the purpose o..
endeavoving to reconcile the differences
and divisions which have SO long existed
among the people of Louisiana. l desire
to impress every man within the sound OF
NV voice with the solemn feeling that fills
my bosom tonight. This is no ordinary
pouring Of approval OF a political party.
No work Of political power or political fear.
The question tonight presented for the
determination of the people OF Louisiana is.
to come together TO accomplish means to
extricate our beloved State from the perils
which surround it. We come to lay on the
altar of our country all prejudices Of the
past. To recognize all citizens OF the
United States as equals before the law.
We come together tonight, to unanimous
ly ratify the manifesto sent forth from the
committee Of one hundred citizens of Louis
lana, which trust has inaugurated a new
era, not only in our own State. but
throughout the length and breadth Of cur
land.
The speaker then read the manifesto, as
already published.
Fellow citizens, you will perceive tina:
these declarations are specifically named
They are set forth in plain. fair, explicit
language. There is nothing concealed.
They mean just what they say, and we be-
lieve that until these resolutions are car
ried into effect, there will be neither peace
nor prosperity in Louisiana. ! stand here
tonight as did fifteen months ago, bold
and untlinching advocate OF this manifesto
as the only means We have of rescuing our
State. We shall present nothing to you
tonight that you are not aware OF or ought
not to be aware of.
Mr.. Marks then reviewed the several ar
ticles Of the manifesto and compared their
scope with the various articles of the Con-
stitutions Of Louisiana and the United
States, showing that they were in enti:e az
Cordance with the law.
Mr.. Paul Granzin made some remark to
the speaker showing an antipathy to the
resolution on schools.
Mr. Marks requested the gentleman 20
take his seat, and said if the sentiments the
meeting had been held to approve did not
suit, there was nothing to prevent him from
leaving. We have called meeting Of those
who approve of these resolutions, and those
who dissent should at least give respect!s..
and silent attention.
Mr. Marks then concluded: II ie a matter
Of the most utter astonishment to me how
our whole people can hesitate to come for
ward and support this great movement.
We have either got to continue for long
years to come to live under the present
form of government, or come together and
work together for the redemption Of the
State.
After the band had played Mr.. Marks
announced that q list Of orators had been
prepared, and that Hon. William NJ. Ran
del ph would be the first speaker. Mr.. Ran
dolph not being present, Hon. I. 4. Allan
was called on.
Mr. Allain said in the conclusion Of an
eloquent address:
l am Q native Of the soil of Louisiana,
and sufficiently acquainted with the poiiti-
cal history of our State to inGorse the state
Ment that there is now an unnatural divi-
sion among her guardianship children OF
her sol! and her adoption. The resolutions
which have been read Will hea! those dlvl-
eions. That portion advocating ownership
IL the soil is an admirable point. When a
lnan becomes "a landowner he becomes con-
eervatiye III his political opinions. fo: two
centuries the Iolored people have admins
tered 10 al! the wants Of the whites.
inev have been their domestic ser
wants: they have labored TO raise accu
Nplated wealth for their masters. When
an overwhelming array Of Northern sol
diers flooded the South, who was It that
raised supplies for the Confederate armies,
and who were the trusted protectors OF the
maids, wives and widows whose nearest
and dearest relations were doing yeoman's
duty on the field of battle! Was it not the
colored man whose claims upon your graft
tude we are now discussing This is the
dawn of brighter day. believe we shall
reach the creed of the writer OF the declara
tion of independence-"Equa and exact
justice to all men" Thanks. thrice thanks,
that l, who was born slave in West Baton
Rouge, can appear in this city, and in this
place, before this assemblage of Southern
gentlemen in the honorable and dignifed
character of an American citizen.
MT Marks then announced that Colonel
J. D. Hill would be the next to address the
audience, and would read the resolutions.
Colonies Hill said: Fellow-citlzens of
Louisiana, have been called upon in the