The weekly Louisianian., 1874-10-10
MASS kETiNd or
REPCBLICANS.

Ad0S AEE1lNU CFHVVLttH6O
REPCBLICANS.
Agreeable to the published call q
large meeting Of the colored Rep,1b-
lieans Of New Orleans aud vicinity
was held in the Central Conyrega-
tional Church, on Thursday night
the 9Th instant. Mr.. Aoelard, as
Chairman Of the Committee of ar
rangements, at s. o'clock called the
meeting to order. announcing the
following list Of officers:
President-St. Felix Casanave.
Vice PreGdents-Hou. G.. C. An
tome, VIM. Thompson, G. s. Glau-
din, Geo. Lewis, B. F. Jouhert, P.
B. S. Pinchback, G. J. Ado]ph. Ed.
Willisms, A. Dejoie, F.. A. Martin.
T. B. Stamps, A. Dabuclet, L. D
Larr;eu, c. S. st. Cyr, F. W.
Wickshaw, j. 9. Miller, Geo. L.
Geddis, J. B. Winston, Geo. Burke,
Capt. r. b. Isabelle. DR.. W. H.
Pemioerton, Thornton Butler, A.
LAs:roppe, Capt E. Davis, H. II.
LEROY, Chas. Joseph. Col. G. S.
Sauvinet, F. c. Antoine J. H.. Per-
kins, A. Nolasco. Jas. W. Quinn,
Col. R. B. Baqu;e, Paul Bruce, John
Collins, jas. B,utte, N. B. Bus, F.
Alexander, Edm. Jones. F. St Cyr,
j. F. Claiborne, Isam Nichols,
Losus Kenner, r. G. Howard, r.
Malcolm, J. Ssila Martin, Rev. john
Keyser. F. Corville.
Secretaries-Chas. A. Baquie, j.
H. Newsharn, J. L. Dupast, L. La
mauniere j., Geo. G. Mason, Cnas.
P. Vigers. F. &. Claudio.
Cot. ]. H. Ingraham being the
6rst speaker announced read the
following resolutions which on mo-
ton were adopted:
WHEREAS, It il a fundamental
princip!!. Of free institutions that Ill
Just powers OF government are de-
rived from the consent of the gov
ssned; and
Wheress, We, the colored people
of tho tate Of Lr,uislsna constitute
uine-tenths Of the Republican elec-
tors of this State; aud
Whereas. Agreements, compro-
misses, and appointments to Office:
are made to which we are not par
ties mol are even consulted; and
Whereas, It is reported tina:
those whom We have elected frop'
our class are excluded from the c,n-
sultations Of the leaders OF our par
ty; therefore. be. it
Resolved, That We. the colored
people of Louisiana, hereby solemn
" renew our allegiance to the great
national Republican party.
Resolved, That it is our wish
that we be heard in the councils Of
the party, and to secure that end We
hereby authorize and direct that tie
president of this meeting appoint ::
standing committee Of fifty t. CO.
oper,te with tho gentlemen who
have issued the address which We
make part OF these resolutions.
whose duly it shall. I've to confer with
the Governor aud other State OFF
GERS ~ to tile wants and wishes .:
the c;,lorea Republicans of this city
aud State, this committee to Cen
tinue in power tor one year from
date.
Resolved, That we indorse the
present State government NJ Tie
choioe. of a majority of the vo'e::
cast by the people At the general
election held in November. 1872.
Resolved, That our thanks are
due and are hereby rendered to
President Grant for his action iE
upholding the present State govern
ment, whereby We are secure in ous'
lives, property aud equality before
the law.
The president was, on motion.
made the chairman ex-oficio Of the
COMMITTEES 20 I've appointed Ivy him,
Jadgo Lynch the next speaker
made IN excellent address,.
Superintendent Brown was called
forward to read the colored .meis
adlress published in the extra
Louisaaaias that evening, which up
IN motion was unanimously adopt
a.
Il lstter from Judge Cul|om was
then read thanking the Committee
on arrangements for the honor
done him in rendering an invitation
J for HIN to Ire nresent and e.,eak at