New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-18
NEW ORLEANS REPUBLICAN,, SATURDAY, APRIL Il 1874
POLITICAL NOTICES.

At a called meeting Of the voters of
the third waId front. $50 voters answered
The meeting was called to order, and Nj.
Thomas Griffin was called to the chair.
After come preliminary business the club pro-
ceeded to permanent organisation.
Mr.: Michael Frawley was nominated BY Mr. M.
a. hogan, and Mr. James Flynn by Mr.. John
The nominations being closed, the club pro-
ceeded to an election which resulted In the
choice Of Michael FrawIey as president
Mr. Frawley being escorted to the chair. adj
Gentlemen of the Third ward-I thank YOU
heartily for the honor you do me in making me
your permanent president. You all know well.
and won't expect a speech from me TO be elected
president OF a club of such mel as zee before me,
all honest and hard king men, who possess the
bone and sinew ard brains of this portion Of the
third ward is an honor which makes ME too proud
to properly express my feelings For long time
we have felt that it was necessary the front por-
ton of the third ward should he better repre-.
ssnted in politics, and the voters of this part of
the city should have their influence recognized.
As understand it, the object in forming this
club is to represent the claims of the working
man, to secure him his vote aid give him better
voice in the affairs of The ward, or louder voice,
if you like that better, than he has had before.
As president of this club, my efforts will be d.
rected to secure him and ne that voice want to
have this club recognized as an honest, influential
independent club, which will work to secure the
election of good and honest and capable to
office, who will use their brains and influence to
help their constituents instead of filling their
porketS
J We want to secure to, the laborer more certain
the property our poor men protected as well as
that of our richer neighbors. And we want to
make 1t the interest of the poor that the prop.
erty holder should be protected. We want the rich
men who live here among us to take an interest IN
Join this club and come 10 the polls and vote
with us to improve our common condition. Things
have been going on IN bad way and we want it
ended I think this club will help to make things
better, and promise you to do all l can to carry
out your purpose.
Again, thanking YOU for the honor you have con.
ferrred on me, and assuring You | will STAY on
deck with you az long there ia a gun to fl re-
The nominations for first vice pre- sdent were
Messrs. John COnnOrs and James Flynn which re.
suited in the election of Mr.. COnnOrs Mr. Flynn
withdrawing in his favor
Mr. Peter Greene was elected secoad vice presi
dent by acclamatioN.
The next nomination in order being treasurer.
Mr.. NJ A. Hogan nominated Mr.. Thomas Griffin
who WAS elected by reclamation.
The nominations for secretaries being in order
Messrs. g. F. Henderson and John Frawlev We're
nominated by Mr. n. P. Crragh, and elected by &C.
clama ion
Mr. James Flvrn was nominated for the office of
marshal by Mr. NJ. A. Hogan, and was elected by
reclamation.
Mr. NJ. A. Hogan made stirring speech defining
the position of the club. aud was rapturOusy ap-
p,auded.
After giving three cheers and tiger for the Off
GERS the meeting adjourned to meet on Wednesday
April w. apl9 1t