New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-08-09
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.
Fourth Day.

Fourth Day.
The last day of the convention was dis
tinguished by good humor, desire to finish
up the business, no personal differences and
little want of order, which merely irdi.
Gated satisfaction at the course matters had
taken and irrepressible expression of con-
tent at the amicable adjustment of all diff
culties.
At halfpast ten o'clock President Pack
ard called the conven tion to order.
Fifty three parishes answered to the roll
call.
Rev j. X. V. Thomas offered prayer.
The reading Of the minutes was dispensed
with.
Mr.. Blunt, of Natchitoches, stated that
the rules of the House of Representatives
as adopted we're not suitable to body of
this character, and he moved reconsidera-
ton of the vote by which they were adopted.
Mr. Mathews, of Tensas, suggested a di-
vision. but the convention were unwilling
and reconsidered the vote viva voce.
Mr.. Ray, of East Feliciana, moved that
when the convention proceeded to vote for
State Treasurer it be by ballot. The mo-
ton was carried.
Some quiet discussion among the men,
bers ensued, during which business was at
a standstill, although several members sue
cessively occupied the floor, giving in few
words their views of the situation.
Mr. Ray moved to reconsider the vote or
dering the election by ballot anu to lay
that ON the table.
Division was demanded and the result
was lob in favor of tabling and Sc against.
Mr.. Demas, of St. John, moved to proceed
to nomination.
Mr.. W. H. Green, of Orleans, objected
to going into immediate nomination. The
committees should report, platform
should be adopted and other business done.
Mr. Ray interrupted, and said the desire
| of the country mem bers was to 60 home;
| no change of opinion v ould be produced by
a protracted session and the business
should be done at once.
| Mr.. Green detained the convention some
time longer discussing the question, but
developed no new points.
| Mr.. Young, of Concordia, obtained the
floor. His object was simply to endeavol
| to induce the convention to vote openly
and not by ballot. He held the floor for ar
! hour, the motion of Mr.. Blunt having lef,
the convention without rules save those
which govern any parliamentary as
semblage.
Mr.. Herbert, of Orleans, to whom Mr.
Young yielded, spoke against the voting by
ballot. He also de sired platform before
a candidate was nominated.
Mr.. Demas, Of ST.. John the Baptist, a,
last obtained the floor and called the pre-
vious question.
Mr.. Gair, of East Felicia1a, made the
point of order that in the absence of all
special rules the previous question could
Eot be ordered.
President Packard-IR the absence Of
rules specially adapted and adopted by any
deliberative body, the ordinary parliament
ary rules are those which must govern
Under these, and in such a case as is pre-
sented, it is the duty of the chair to consul,
the majority, ascertain it's wishes. and be
governed by them. If the majority choose
to second the previous question, the chair
| must consider it ordered.
| Mr.. Gair appealed, but subsequently al
lowed the previous question to be ordered
| The convention resolved to proceed TO
make nominations for State Treasurer.
Mr.. Gair nominated Frank Morey, OF
| Ouachita.
Mr.. Raymond, of Orleans, nominated An
toine Dubuclet, of Iberville.
| Mr.. Watson of Madison, nominated A. V.
| Brown, of Madison.
On motion of Mr.. Murrell. of Madison,
| five tellers were appointed, viz: Messrs
! Murrell, Green of Orleans, Harlow, Gair
! and Riard.
| Before the calling of the roll was com
| menced, Mr. A. V. Brown rose and declined
in favor of Hon. Frank Morey.
The balloting lasted thirty minutes, and
the tally was: Dubuclet, 12l; MOrey, Co
Keating, !; blank, ]. More votes than
members, in consequence of the counting
by the tellers of whole votes for the Baton
Rouge and tenth ward of Orleans delega-
tions.
Before the vote was announced Mr. Morey
arose and declined in favor of Mr.. Dubuclet.
He then moved that the vote be made
unanimous.
The motion as carried with enthusiasm,
and Mr.. Morey borne ON the shoulders Of
OF the delegates to the platform.
Pre- si6ouf I'd ror%oro1 ordar oOf in.
troduced Mr.. Morey to the convention.
MIR. Morey said that he thanked the con-
vention for their man Hesitation of approval.
lie could assure the members that in the
late contest he had been actuated by no
personal motives. 1t had been at the re-
quest of friends that his name had been
presented to the delegates for their consd-
Grafton. Referring to his successful oppo-
nent, Mr.. Morey said he had nothing to say
but words OF praise and commendatiOn of
Mr.. Dubucle.. He said Mr.. Dubuclet is an
Old and tried Repu blican, true to the party
and with reputation, even among his
political antagonists, above reproach. 1t is
the proper policy of the Republican party
to nominate such men. In order to retain
the sympathy of the North it is incumbent
upon the Republican party to put up for
Office none but men of undoubted honesty.
The speaker alluded to the fate of other
Southern States, brought about by party
dissensions and a reckless imprudence in
their cloice of leaders. The attention OF
the nation is now directed to the State of
Louisiana. The nominations thus far made
by this cnnHentinn are unexcentinnahle.