The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-01-03
RESOLUTIONS.

At the conclusion of Mr.. Hills re-
marks, the Secretary read the follow
ing series of resolutions, offered by
Henry Heynan, Esq, and the reading
was frequently interrupted by hearty
applause from the audience, whose
unanimous approval of the sentiments
expressed was clearly evident before
the motion for their adoption had been
put:
RESOLVED, That we, as citizens of Louis
lana in mass-meeting assembled to celebrate
the eleventh anniversary of the promuIga-
ton OF that noble document, the Emaneipa-
ton Proclamation of President Abraham
Lincoln, which brought us, as it were, out OF
the house of bondage into the pure and
blessed air OF liberty, do reaffirm our undy-
ing gratitude to the Republican party of the
nation for the boon of citizenship bestowed
upon us through its efforts, and pledge to
that party our firmest faith and support in
the future as III the past, believing it to be
the only organization in sympathy with the
best interests of the people, or capable of
governing the country in accordance with
the great tidal wave of progressive ideas
Si=f
away to oblivion the false prejudices of the
past.
Resolred, That the National Adr1inistra-
ton retains our sympathy, confidence and
support; that the soldIer-statesman. Presi-
dent U. 5. Grant, has shown himself fully
deserving of the esteem in which he is held
by the Republicans of the nation, and that
1t may be said of him, as it was of Washing
ton, that he Is . first in peace, first in war,
and first in the hearts of his country1nen."
Resoired, That we look with regret upon
the political complications which have ex-
listed in our State, and earnestly hone saon
to see the contest finally settled by the adj |
mission of Senator z. b. S. Pinchback TO the |
seat IN the United States Senate which is his
right by virtue of the almost unanimous
voice of the General Assembly of Louisiana.
that we return heartfelt thanks to President I
Grant for his wise, just and determined ac- |
Con IN recognizing and upholding our
rlghtfully constituted State Goyernnept /
thus defeating the ends our enemies sought /
TO accomplish by the most shameless fra5ds /
and VIlIainles; that we also thank Senator
Morton and his colleagues who assisted him
n advocating the admission of our newly I
elected Senator, and Messrs. E. C. BILLINGS
md ii. e. Dibble for their able and earnest
Exposition OF the claims of Mr.. Pinchback
before the committee on Privileges and Flee |
yAoeAoC anu lttlF uGdi-
ng, IN the name of the Republican party. we
ali upon all Republican Senators to aid in
he immediate abolition of the wrong that il
,emg done our State in debarring one of her
hosen representatives from his place in the
upreme council of the nation.
Resotred, That we heartily indorse the
resent State Administration and proudly
ecognize the fact that Governor KelIoge.
leut. Gov. Antoine, Auditor Clinton. S,lneT1s,
1tendent of Education Brown, Secretary of
tate Deslonde and Attorney General Field
ave fulfilled their duties faithfully and wei}
nd infused into their respective departments
the government new efficiency aud econ
my, challenging the good will and support ,
the whole people, irrespective of political
and indicating the sincerity of ]
lie Republican party of Louisiana in its de- J
ands for reform.
Resotred, That there is no official who de- {
ryes warmer commentator than Hon. q !
Darrall, our gifted representative in the
wer house of Congress. Ever alive 10 tbe {
ants OF the people of his district ever trle
the principles of his party, his course has
e with our unqualified approval in the
ST, ana we have every confidence that So