Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-08-26
POLITICAL.
LOuisiana's People in Convention.
The Voice of the Slaughtered
State.
How Radicalism Feeds Race AntagOn-
ism-AlI Whites and Honest Negroes
Invited TO Overthrow the Kellogg
ITSnrnaffOu

Invited TO Overthrow the Kellogg
UsurPetiOn.
BATON RoUGE, Aug. 25.-The commit
tee on resolutions and platform have not
yet reported. The Congressional district
conventions have nominated as follows:
Second District, E. John Ellis, of New Or
leans; Third District, Jos. K. BreaiIx, of
Iberia; Sixth District, j. NJ Moore, of st.
Landry. The other districts win probably
nominate tonight.
LATER-The first district has nominated
Gen. Randall Gibson, of New Orleans; the
fourth district Col. VIM. Levy, Of Natchi-
to choeS; the 9TH district B. 4. Spencer. The
State Convention nominated Hon. j. IL.
Montcure for treasurer by aeelamation and
adjourned with the widest enthusiasm
after the unanimous adoption of the fol-
lowing -
Platform.
We the white people of Louisiana, en-
bracing the Democratic party, the Conser-
vative party, the White Mans party, the
Liberal party, the Reform party and all
others opposed to the Kellogg Usurpation,
do solemnly resolve and declare that the
government now existing in Louisiana,
originated in and has been maintained by
force and fraud in opposition to the will Of
a large majority Of the voters in the State,
in opposition to the principles Of the Con-
stitution Of the United States in violation
of every principle Of justice and liberty.
That the dominant faction of the Radi-
cal party in this State has by false and
fraudulent representations iniamed the
passions and prejudices Of the negroes as
race against the whites, aud has thereby
made it necessary for the white people TO
unite and act together in self-defence, and
for the preservation of white civilization.
That all the rights of all men under the
the constitution and laws, must be respected
and preserved inviolate, irrespective of
race, color, or previous condition; but we
deny that Congress can constitutionally
enact laws to enforce the two races into
social union or equality.
That the white people of Louisiana have
no desire to deprive the colOred people Of
any rights to which they are entitled, but
We are convinced that reform is impera-
lively demanded, and can be effected only
by electing to Office white men Of known
capacity and integrity, and We believe large
numbers Of colOred citizens will vote with
us to secure a government which must be
beneficial alike to both races
That we disclaim earnestly any intention
Of carrying the approaching election by viO-
lence, and thai charges to this effect, ema-
mating from our Radical enemies. are with
out foundation and are falsely made for the
purpose of obtaining the aid of the military
forces Of the United States in order to over
awe the people, perpetuate the existing
usurpation, and subYert the true principles
of the Government.
That W. p. kellogg is mere usurper,
and we denouDce him as such; that his
government is arbitrary, unjust and OppreS-
sive, and that it can maintain itself only
through Federal interference.
That the election and registration laws
under which the election is being conduct
ed were intended to perpetGate the usurpa-
tiOn by depriying the people, and especially
our na.uralized citizens, Of an opportunity
TO register and vote; but We announce dis
tinctly that It is the determination Of the
people 10 have fair election and to see the
result is not changed by fraud and violence.
That we extend to all Of our race. in
every cline, the right hand of fellowship
and cordial invitation TO come and settle
among us and unite their destinies with
ours.
Financial.
That willie we are in favor Of meeting
punctually the payment of the legitimate
debt Of LOuisiana, We are immovably Op-
posed to the recognition of the dishonest
and fraudulent obligations issued in the
name of the State, and we pledge ourselves
to make a searching investigation in the
matter.
We advise our people to vote against the
10 the Constitution proposed
by the usurpiug Legislature, and pledge
ourselves on the restoration of the govern
ment to honest hands, to provide for the
payment of the honest Indebtedness Of the
State.
The PennsyIvanla Democracy.
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 2J.-Eyery train
brings a large number Of delegates and
others to the State Democratic Convention
which meets here tomorrow. The Supreme
is the most important Office.
The nomination for ii will be hard fought.
Of the candidates Judge Ludlow, Of Phila-
delphia, and Hon. Ii. p. Ross, of Mont
gOmery county, seem to have the lead, and
it is likely one of them will be nominated.
The Illinois SfraightOuts.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Aug. 25.-TO-day is |
the day fixed for the convention of old line |
Democrats, called by the chairman of the |
OCOnnor Democratic State Central Com
mittee. But few delegates are present,
and the prospect is that the convention will |
not organize to-day, but will await the re-
suit Of the regular convention. A meeting
is being held this afternoon, and Gen. |
Of Quincy, is delivering an ad-
dress.
LATER.-The straight Democratic Con-
vention organized temporarily by the cleo |
tion of Gen. J. W. Singleton temporary
President. X. G.. Keets. Secretary. and ad- |