Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1876-07-22
Republican Nominating Conven-
tion,
Fourth judicial District.
DoNAIpsoNvIr.I.E. July Is. Is7

DoNALpsoxvILLE. July IS. 1876.
The delegates assembled Mt the Court.
House, and at ] o'clock p. M. were called to
order by Hon. Pierre Landry of Ascension.
who stated the object of the convention and
tho authority under which il had been con.
voked. He declared the business of tempo
rary organization first in order.
On motion of Mr.. John A. Cheevers, Hon.
Pierre Landry Of Ascension was chosen tenn
porary chairman. and on motion of Hon. H.
0. Maher, Mr.. L. Z. Bentley was elected
temporary secretary.
On motion of Mr.. Richard Simms, amended
by Mr.. v. Dickerson. the chair appointed
committee of five on credentials. as follows
Messrs. Richard Simms of St. James, chair
man Jno A. Cheevers of Ascension, III. C.
McCutcheon of st. Charles, A. G. Babcock
Of st. John and II. o. Maher of Ascension.
A recess of ten minutes was taken, at the
expiration of which time the convention was
again called to order and the report of the
committee on credentials read, showing the
following persons entitled to seats:
Henry Hayman, Jno. A. Cheevers, Arthy
Burnett.
st. James-Richard Simms. v. Dickerson.
Victor Miles. John Kcrrigan. c. VI. Pierce. (
st. John the Baptist--A. {. Babcock, G.
LAche. Daniel w. Williams.
st. Charles-Geo. Essex, III. C. McCutcheon,
A. Robbins alternate forJ f. Horanson.
Tho report was adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Bahcock the temporary
officers were retained rs permanent officers
Of the convention.
what disposition had been made Of q protest
placed before the convention against the al
legged irregular manner In which the delegn-
ton claiming to represent the parish Of 81.
james had been chosen. He was Informed
that the document had been considered by
the committee of credentials, bat no action
recommended. The president decided that
the adoption Of the committees report dis
posed Of the protest unless II should be spe-
cially called up By regular motion.
Mr.. Maher moved that the voting for can
Mr.. Babcock moved to proceed to nomin&
tions for District Judge. Carried.
On motion of Mr.. Burnett the chair ap-
pointed three tcllers, to wit: Messrs. Burnett
Of Ascension, Babcock Of st. John, McCutch-
mr.. McCutcheon Of St. Charles, seconded
ny Mr.. Simms Of st. James. nominated Hon.
o. J. Flagg of St. Charles for reelection a.
Judge Of the Fourth judicial District
Mr.. Maher Of Ascension, seconded by Mr..
Kerrigan Of st. James, nominated Hon. Nor
ris Marks of Ascension.
On motion, nominations were closed and
the Secretary called the roll.
The chair announced the result Of the bal
lot Marks 10, Flagg6; and Mr.. Marks was
declared the choice Of the convention for
District Judge. On motion Of Mr.. Simms the
nomination was made unanimous. and ro-
cess Of ten minutes was taken.
Upon reasssm bling, Mr.. Ashsr moved the
Of q coaM6tteo u three to in
form Mr.. Mafls If lis nomination. The
chair designated Meaes. Aaher, Essex and
Kerrigan.
The nominee was introduced and expressed
his thanks in few words, promising If elect
ed to perform his duties without fear or fa-
vor, and to mete ont impartial justice to all,
irrespective of politics, social position, race,
color or previous ccqditioo His rsnarks
were heartily appianded.
Mr.. Mahef moved to proceed to The nomi-
nation Of District Attorney. Carried.
The chair appointed the following tellers,
on motion of Mr.. Burnett: Messn. Simmes.
q St james, Burnett Of Ascension, Lechs Of
Mr.. McCutcheon Of St. Charles nominated
Hon. y. b. Earhart Of that parish for Dis.
trict Attorney, seconded by Mr.. Maher Of
nj. Miles Of st. James moved that Mr..
Earhart be nominated by acclamation. Car.
ricd.
Being called to the stand the candidate
eloqucntly expressed his gratitude for the
honor received ut the hands Of the eOnvcn-
tien. He uspveli Ms iutefl1Drf1f uaing every
e46rt for the succcss Of the Republican pas
teeing II elected District Attorney TO justify
the confidence Of his friends and party by Q
fhithful and energetic discharge of ofhcial
duties Hie brief speech elected much nd