The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-08-07
ASSUMPTION.
She Falls Into Line and Indorses
the Baton Rouge Nominations.
A Large and Enthusiastic Meeting Key
note Of the Campaign.


note Of the Campaign.
speeches ~ Gen. p. r. Nichols. Hon
l.. a. Wiltz, ~. g. Castellanes, Esq.
". %. white and Others.
On Saturday last the little town oi
Napoleonville, Assumption parish
swarmed with large coBcourse OF
people: natives OF the parish as we'll as
from the adjoining parish Of Ascension
Upon the arrival Of the steamer Henry
Tete, the boat on which Hon. Louis A.
Wiltz, II. c. Castellanos, Esq, and the
Donaldsonville delegation were on, q
salute was fred by Capt. Landry's COM
pany, and the st. Elizabeth Silver Cor
net Band, Ieuni Het,ests ieadesy, web
coined the distinguished visitors With
inspirfting music.
A procession was formed, headed by
the Hon. Il. b. Cox, President Of the
Central Committee of the parish, and
Hon. L. A. Wiltz. followed by the Com
mlttee Of Arrangements, the represen-
tatives of the German Gazette and
DEMOCRAT OF New Orleans. and citizens,
about three hundred colored men being
prominent in the procession. 4,
The body then moved to the Court
house, ana was there received by Gen.
Francis 7. Nichols, Judge Alfred Tete
and others. At this point the process
sion disbanded for the purpose OF re-
freshments, after which 1t was formed
again; this time headed by Gen. r. T.
Nichols, Hon. l.. A. Wiltz. and Allen
Jumel, Esq. In a carriage, tastefully
ornamented with flowers, banners, etc
The procession then proceeded TO Ian
dreaux's Grove" the place selected for
the meeting 4r.- {
Arriving on the grounds, General
Nichols, Mr.. Wiltz, the speakers who
had been invited to address the people,
and the members OF the Parish Com-
mittee, took their places on a stand
erected for the OCCASION.
Hon. II. B. Cox, In his capacity OF
President OF the Central Committee or
the parish, opened the meeting, and on
motion, the Hon. w. w. Pugh was
chosen as chairman, after which large
number OF vice presidents were selected
Messrs. Jos. Il. Leblanc, +. J. Gilbert
Walter GuioD and Rodolph Webster
were chosen as secretaries; after which
the following
RESOLUTIONS
were unanimously adopted
We. the people Of the parish of ASSUMPTION
In mass meeting assembled, deeming it both
right M and propsr 70 express on oqI op,n9ns g freely
state affairs, hereby resolve.
!. Jhat we cordially aprr9ye Of the platform
ton at ". Louis aud that the simple word Re-
form with whicb The head Of the ticket is so
thoroughly identified. covers the whole ground
administration q the National :" l, Gossrn,nsnt; @
that the platform and tho names oi Tllden and
Hendricks address themselves to the hearts o'
tho people OF the whole country, and will prove
q watchwvrd ~ union, OF hope and Of confidence,
the forerunners OF an already ordained victory.
That the action OF the Baton Rouge Uonven-
ton meets with our hearty approval and that
its selection Of State ticket. which has never
had Its superior In the annals OF Louisiana. and
economy and give the certainty Of impartial JUS
tice to all classes OF our citizens, was . fitting
culmination OF the work so Roriously inaugu-
D. That the conservative and statesmanlks
sentiments expressed by Gen. Nioholls. In re-
turning tnsnas to ne eonvsn % ion receive in eur
Of his personal character. and that not alone his
words bvt every act Of bis life render it certain
reward pr enemies TO punish. be the Governor
OF the whole people. and 50 administer public
AFFAIRS ~ TO protect the interests Of all classes
without regard 70 race or color
4 That la the character Of i. A. wilts, our
candidate for Lieutenant Governor, we recog-
nise all those qualities Of head aud heart which
makes him 80 dear TO the people of hiH native
jtate. and that the energy In the past with which
le has struggled for honest government and
ne COURAGE with which he has resisted wrong
lsefYlnese In the future.
3. That the election Of our candidates, pledged
. they are known to be. to the mantsnance Of
he principles snuneiated 10 the platform. will
ecuro peace. attain eeonomy. reduce taxation,
naugurate system OF education alike Inn
ortant and equal to all classes throughout
10 State, and, by these measures and the APP
ointment of honest and capable men to Office. !
ring back happiness TO our homes, prosperity
| our HnalrS. UunfdYuce To our hearts and q
! uurN TO all our people.
Ths President Then introduced to the meeting
Gen. Francis r. Nichols,
40 said that he welcomed the, people around
uch grsti6ed TO see the enthusiasm which they
spifeetedat ct the Baton Rouge nominations, an
iicstion which meant work and victory next
4 veinber. Then addressing the colOred y. ople |
reiterated the declaration mace at Baton
nge-that he would maintain them In their
:nS 4 nss aRs Tas !. e hs vote seas
ctiop. they were az liberty to do 50. and no
would. as far as he gould prevent It. harm
i r on their heads. The General remarked |
1 t he would not make speech as be was Ia |
own parish, and the people were well enough |
uainted with his sentiments There was no
ii
Il W.. In conclusion the speaker promised the |
Il ish Of Assumption for the Democratic party |
en-. Nichols was loudly applauded through
bis short speech. especially by the oolored
" President introduced to the nesting the
Mon. Louis A. Wtltx, f
II spoke a. follows: Ijln
Il u have assembled here to-day. fellow-citi-
II OF the parish OF Assumption, for the
,ose OF ratifying and approving the nomi-
\ ms made by your delegates who assembled
|J invention on the oath of July last
~ lat more need l say 10 the people OF
mption than that the convention did its
when II brought back TO YOU Francis r.
oils. OF Assumption. rs the candidate of
senocratic and Conservative people of the
N for the highest position within their gift.
ause.)
were among strangers. how glad and how
n ,gly would l speak Of the man who has
n an honor ~ himself and an honor to
man born and raised in his native parish.
ause.l
r speaking of the different nominees on
,ket. especially OF
HI THE SUPERINTENDENT or EDUCATION.