The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-08-15

capacity; and that men who are unmindful
Of the interests Of the State, and whose
records are o reproaeh to the party shall not
be permitted to force themselves upon as in
any capacity, under any pretence whatever.
6. That the misfortunGs Of war, foods,
and internal disturbances and previous
naladministration so seriously impaired
the resources of the State as to render alb
solutely necessary the passage by the last
Legislature of the law known as the fund
ing bill, which we approve as representing
the utmost limits of our ability to pay, and
more than the value received by the State
for the indebtedness now outstanding and
we also declare cur unqualified approval of
the proposed constitutional amendments
limiting the State debt to $4,000, 900 and
taxation to twelve and a half mills Except
for school purposes) and applying the reve-
nues of each year to the payment of the ex-
penses of that year.
z. That the approaching general election
must be fair, peaceable and free election,
at which every legal and qualified eleetor
shall have the opportunity to cast his ballot
for such candidates as he prefers without
intimidation and without Illegal contriv-
ances to deprive him of his vote and every
legal vote cast must be counted and credited
as polled and to this end such selection
of officers to take charge of registration and
election should be made as will satisfy cit
liens of all parties that the Republican
party ut least does not expect or desire any
thing else than a fair election.
8. That we condemn the spirit of violence
manifested in certain localities by the Dem
ocratio party as being in violation of public
peace and good order, and destructive Of
the good name and best interests of the
State the suppression of all violence is de-
manded by every law-abiding citizen in the
State.
9. That we invoke the assistance of Con-
gress towards the early completion OF those
national works, the Fort st. Philip canal
and the system of levees for the redemption
and protection OF the alluvial lands of the
Mississippi river.
10. That we declare our belief that moth
ing but disaster can result from a conflict
OF the two races in this State, and we dis
countenance and condemn all efforts to 70.
ment such conflict, being satisfied that
the true interests of both races lie in q just
and harmonious adjustment of the relations
OF race, labor and capital and the united
efforts of all good men to promote the COM
mon interest, and we believe that with such
peace and harmony, and such united efforts
the return of a high degree of prosperity to
Louisiana will not De long delayed.
IL. That we approve and indorse the
civil rights bill now pending before Con-
gress.
IL. That we sympathize with the patriotic
men in Cuba who fight for liberty, and that
we urge upon the national Congress the
early recognition of the independence of
Cuba, and hereby instruct our Representa-
tives in Congress to use their best efforts
and influence to this end.
Hon. o. Il. Brewster of Ouachita
offered the following, which received
the approval of the Convention
WHEREAS, The constitution of the State
is the fundamental law of the land, the great
safeguard of all citizens, and more especially
of the party or parties in the minority, and
can only be changed or amended by act of
the people therefore, in order to correct ex-
listing evils, and to secure to all more just
and economical government of our State
and parishes, we the Republican convention
of Louisiana, earnestly recommend to the
next General Assembly, and to the people
of the State, the following amendment of
the constitution:
l. An amendment prohibiting the General
Assembly from establishing lnonopolies of
any kind whatever.
9. An amendment limiting the power of
the police jury to levy ard collect parish
tax of more than eight mills on the dollar
without first submitting the ordinance levy
ing such tax to the taxpayers of the parish
for their approval or rejection.
3. An amendment limiting the expenses
of the General Assembly to O Just and
equal expenditure of the peoples money.
Before putting the motion for final
adjournment, president Packard said:
Twill take this occasion. gentlemen, to
congratulate you on the success of your con-
| vention. With the exception of little dis
agreement on Thursday no violation of de-
corum has occurred, and that was due to
"a ~ of Fax 2axrslr o1e
You have performed the duties devOlving
on you in a manner which reflects credit on
you as body and as individuals. You have
| harmonized dissenting factions. checked I'M
warranted assumptions, solidified the party,
adopted a platform SO solid and so honest
that it will bear the weight of the accession
| of every honest voter of the State. You
have struck down the issue of color and
raised the standard of principle You have
forbidden nominations for mere party ser
vice, and ordered that qualifications of in
| tegrity and ability should command support,
! and you present to the people of the State a
| ticket which has won approval from even
your enemies before it was named. All Re-
| pnblicans will honor your nominations and
the opposition press have already thrown
their weapons at the feet of your candidates.
| By your moderation, candor, good feeling
and unanimity in the last two days you
have disarmed criticism and rendered the
party irresistible. l may now say few
words of thanks to you for the aid you have
rendered me in the position in which you
have placed me. They can only be COM
mendation for the order you have observed,
the Difference you have exhibited in con-
sidering my rulings, and the manifest de-
| sire of all to cooperate for the common
good. 1 thank you also for your vote OF
approval.