New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-05
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success. lAppiause 1t has been said that
the day OF sentimental politics has passed
away, bur, gentlemen. there is ore part
of this tnion-that part which
know bfst-which asks Tor the, great
moral nutrimert to SPIRITED anu
that We can love and revere and serve from
She motive of reverence and love. We
hunger for patriotism which shall knit all
the people together III generous ana IoN-
ing brotherhood, and which shall he as
broad as the territory over which the
national flag floats. Let me say here that
no government, no nation can prosper,
without this vital fire. 1t is this sentiment
which, acting upon free institutions, and le-
acting through them upon a people, coastl-
-utes their public spirit and political genius.
Gentlemen, We are here IS Democrats
members OF political party which has
long and glorious history. Let us in our
duties this winter recall and revive those
principles, by the faithful maintenance of
which the fathers OF our country secured
Cor so long period the confidence and sup
port of the people. Let Us seek to renew
the prosperity, to advance the greatness
and glory Of our country. Let US resolve
20 win the confidence. the affection of the
ThOie American people Tor our party by
slowing them that we. their representa-
tives, have craftsmanship, patriotism and
confidence anu affection. Let US not forget
chat the great victory OF last tall which
brought us here, and which gives Us these
opportunities and great responsibilities,
vas achieved rot alone by Democratic
votes, but With the cooperating efforts OF
patriotic and unsefsh men Of all parties,
who, wearied and alarmed by the unceaslng
evils resulting from corruption and mai
administration, chose to call US 10 the
duty Of checking these evils and clearing
away these corruptions. We should so rule
ourselves and SO serve our country as to re-
G4lu the confidence of these voters. Reforms
zre urgently needed: let Us wisely make
them. \ renewed prosperity is everywhere
earnestly desired. Let Us. by removing IN
ust discrimination, by Imposing rigid
scouoply, by restoring sound currency,
ny securing the equal rights OF all States
sad all the people, make the Democratic
aarty the authors OF a new prosperity. So
oe may begin for our party new and glo-
s;ous career, in which its history should be
si4I more, as formerly, the story of the
-nions greatest grandeur and the peoples
Universal happiness and contentment.
Mr. Kerr was nominated Speaker Of the
House.
First ballot-kerr Il. Randall y, Cox 81.
second ballot-kerr II, Randall 63, Cox
Il, Saylor /.
Third ballot-kerr 90, Randall 63 Cox I,
During the morning MI Wood announced
himself III favor OF Mir. Kerr and on the
shlrd ballot hIr. Cox asked his friends to
support the successful candidate.
gir. Randall NIoves TO Make the Somina.
;ion Unanimous.
Mr.. Randall said Mr.. Chairman, let the
wish of the majority be the voice of all.
From this moment the differences among
ourselves must be at end, and thus present
.ng united front to our adversaries, our
mission on this floor must be, as far as we
are all able, to restore the government to
rs constitutional purposes and to expose
the corruptions of the administration. A
word more OF a personal character 10 those
around who have steadily supported me.
They have lost their choice, but have
gained lifelong friend | now move that
Che nomination of Michael e. Kerr be
made unanimous.
The Diner Nominations.
The balloting did not commence until
ieur o'clock, and at half past i've adjourned
TO seven.
Fourth ballot for Clerk-Adams, AZ; Crit
tsnden, 4: Tyler. Z; Shoeber 10; Banks, %;
Dubose, l6; Archer, :: W litehead, I.
Adams was nominated Tor Clerk Thomp
son, of Ohio, Sergeant-at,Arms; l.. II.
Fitzhugh, of Texas, doorkeeper; James
stuart, of Virginia, postmaster; Rev. j. l..
townsend, Episcopalian, OF eWashin gton,
chaplain.