The weekly Louisianian., 1874-10-10
LOUISIANA STATE REP ESQ
LUTl9sS ind PLlTFoRN.

Resolved, That we rcaffism our Unalte,
J able allegiance to and confidence in the Hon
P. B. ). Pinchback, United States Senate
elect from Louisiana, aud while VIC regre
that he has not yet been seated, We hay
every faith that the Senate Of the Unite,
! States will, in due time, honor his crcdential
AZ one OF the representatives of the sovereign
State Of Inuisia,sa. But in case it should bt
do ,med necessary for tho General Assembl,
of Louisiana, at its next session, 10 ratify hi
credentials as United States Senator, VI
hereby nominate and rc-indorse tho Hon.
T. Is. :. Pincilback as our unanimous choices
and only candidate for United States Senator
from this State;and direct Ill the Republican
members Of the General Assembly to put
III force and execute this declaration OF the
deliberate wisdom Of the Republican party in
Convention assembled.
The Republican patry of Loui<i.ns, as
sembled in convention in the city Of New
Orleans on the fifth day Of ARgnn, 1efAk as-
suues and declares that tho National Hspub-
lican party isa party Of positive principles
aud difanite purpose; . party Of grand
achievements and , glorious history; . party
Of Internal improvements and Of ms4eFial
Development; = party Of peace aud osdar, Of
liberty and law, Of universal suffrage and
equal rights. Thatiti IL : party eapsb8e Of puri-
tying its y organization - well ~ Of devi-
sing reformatory measures for the public
good; therefore, he it,
l. Resolved, That ito past history entitled
it to future confidence, and again reitrste
our faith in and pledge ourselves to the sup
port Of the principles enunciated In its
national platform, adopted 1t Philadelphia.
4 That we cordially indosse the liberal,
cnhlehteasd and just policy ee nesGsnk
Grant and the national adusaitsaki04 10th
10 domestic and 1ossip m
8. That our present Stske 9ove1nueut,. In
he face Of unparalleled. difficulties, has
'chie"sa substantial reforms, and BY ito
patient and firm adherence 10 tho right
u s.: under an organised system Of villincn-
ion and misrepresentation It home and
deserves and has the unqualified
and support Of . large majority Of
he people Of this State, Of whom Il il the
rue and lawful representative.
4. That We hereby pledge ourselves 70 the
fduction Of the expense Of the STATE govern
nent to tho lowest possible point consistent
m efficient administration. We distinctly
nnounce this Obligation 70 be hinidng upon
- and due alike 70 the people Of the State
to their creditors: and We specifically Get
Drth our intention to secure . reduction 1T
he heavy and unnecessary expenses Of the
sscssment and collection Of tho revenue.
s. That duty and sound. policy alike con-
train rs 70 nominate and support for office 7
one but men Of known honesty and capacity j.,
nd that men who are unnaindful Of the in.
srcsts Of the atato, and whose records IRE .
epaosch to the party shall not he permitted I
} force themselves upon 10 in any capacity,
ndcr any pretsnee whatever.
6. That the misfortunes Of Wal, Of Aoods
nd internal disturbanoes and prsvioss NAL: =
dninistration % seriously impaired the re-
Of the Slate u. to sender Absolutely
coessazy the passage BY the last Lesslatur~
the law known a. the funding In, which
approve - representing the utmost limits
lour ability 70 pay, and more thazitlse value
.ceived BY the State for the Indebtedness
ow outstandin9 ; and we also declare our
unqualified approval Of the proposed consti-
anaendments limiting The State debt
~, GOO, 000 and taxation to twelve and 4!
III mills texcept tor schools purpcses) and
the venue Of each year TO the Y
syment Of the expenses Of that yesr. h
Z. That the approaching eeaerA election r
INST be- fair, pesosable and free election, =
which every legal and qualified cIsctor !,
,all have tho opportunity to cast hin ballot :"
such candidates ~ he prefers without u
and without Illegal contrivances q
deprive him Of his vote and every legal
,te cast must be counted md credited - q,
,lled; and to this end such = selection II Of q,
hcers 70 take charge Of registration and
ection should be made a. viii satisfy citi-
ms Of Ill parties that the Rep~blic.a party q
least does not expect or desire anything ~
De than 4 fair election. Fin
That We condemn the spirit Of violence ri
snifested in certain localities y The Demo- b
Atic party q being II uoastios q public
ace and good ordsr, and destrses1ive At the h.
6d name and best. interests OF the State; =
Q supprcssion Of ali violence il demanded ~
every law-absiing eitissn ofthe sts4s. Ia
3. That We invoke tho assistance of CON-
ess toward the e<riy completion Of those n
tional works, the Fort st. Philip canal and n,
system Of levees for the redemption and ~,
Of the a1luvial lands Of the Niasis- :.
Ipi river.
That W declare our belief that not hh|
/ disaster can result from . conflict Of the -.
, races in this State. and ne discounte-
nce and condemn al efforts 70 toapsot ssca
ondict being satisfied that the tzuo inter
: II both races lie ia = just and has7noni-
J adjustment Of the relations Of RAGS, labor
! capital, and the united efforts Of al good
. 10 promote the common interests, and =
believe that with such peace andharmony ~
1 aueh unSNnd eAan&a khA roAnv~ - . hs~h