New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-28

| Pinchback and much confusion, all who
cou,d crowding to the platform. But the
teilers announced that the half votes were
not yet counted, and q lull followed. The
half vote was at last counted and given to
the convention. Everybody knowing what
it was, the chairmans voice was drowned
| in acclamation. The vote stood: Pinch.
back 1877, Stamps 1l9.
Governor Flanders resigned the baton
and Craftsmanship without any torma! in.
duction, and for some minutes everybody
indulged their lungs to their utmost ca
pacity.
| Mr. Pinchback then asked for order. He
| stated he had few words to say. 1t had
| been q friendly, though a very spirited :,
| contest, and he appreciated highly the
honor that was conferred on him. Il was
the more dear because of the vigorous
fight. 1t was not such triumph as any
! ore portion of the Republican party would
rejoice in over another. All present we're
Republicans, and every one exercised his
| choice as to temporary chairman. But the
election Of ore candidate was no omen of
division in the Republican ranks. He
wished to reiterate what he had said at the
caucus the day before. He was no mans
man, but was man Of tie Republican
party. He wished to say to every one
that if they would give the help to him
insurirg fairness to them and to all, then
the convention would be characterized by
the digui:y and decorum commensurate with
the Importance Of the assembly. He was
aware that he had been heavily handicap
ped on this election; that he would be sup
posed to make partisan appointmentss but
he would deal fairly. II he erred in selec-
ton it would be the fault of nature and of
him. He urged order, saying that nothing
could be done without it. All the power of
the chair should be exerted to insure the
control by the majority. Any man who de-
sires more is an enemy of justice. Ia
this convention there must be q
special regard for the fitness OF
candidates. II was not enough that they
should have the ability, character and in
tegrity desired, but beyond that, man
whose name would be tower of strength.
whose will would be to execute the la " and
whose acts would protect all citizens. 1t
WAS the interest Of all Republicans to vote
for Hayes and Wheeler and for the choice
of this convention. These nominations
should bs in accord with the national ticket.
In conclusion Mr. Pinchback assured the
convention he would endeavor to carry out
impartiaily its wishes. He believed that
the people should rule and not the Office
holders.
Mr. Stamps followed, stating that there
was no man in America that he would
rather see occupying the position to which
the convention hsd elected him than Mr..
Pirchbsck. He moved that his election be
made unanimous.
Secretary ELL putting this motion, it was
carried without dissent.
The completion of the temporary organiza-
ton was then proceeded with.
For secretary, Mr.. Galbreth, of Carroll,
nonin ated Mr.. H. c. c. Atwood; Mr.. Young,
of Concord;a, M. Charles Hill, and others
gave the names OF different candidates.
Mr.. Demas. however, moved that Mr..
Hill be the secretary, and that the chair
appoint two assistants
The motion being carried. Mr.. Hill was
elected, and the chair appointed as assist
ants Mr.. Julius II. EnLemoser and Mr.. l..
Lemiaals, Jr.
NJ nj
alarms.
Mr.. Hamlet then moved for a committee
on credentials, and after some discussion
this was adopted.
Mr.. Morey moved that committee of
three be appointed to select q better hall
tor the convention.
Mr.. Evans objected to this. The State
Central Committee had selected the present
hall; it was lighter, and in other respects
better fitted for the deliberations of the
convention than any theatre that could be
hired. He moved to table the motion.
His motion being lost. and Mr.. Morey's
being carried, the chair appointed Messrs.
Morey, Of Ouachita; Blunt, of Natchitoches,
and Landry, of Ascension, as the commit
tee.
Mr.. Morey subsequently stated that the
place of meeting would be announced in
the morning papers.
Mr.. Galbreth then moved for committee
of nine on permanent organizatio and his
motion was carried.
A recess was then taken to give the presi
dent time to select the committee
They were subsequently announced, as
follows:
COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
George B. Hamlett. of Ouachita, chair
man; Oscar Holt. of West Baton Rouge; w.
w. Wharton, of Iberville; Henry Demas,
of St. John; D. B. Gorham, of Catahoula;
j. w. Quinn. of Orleans; T. A. Cage. of
Terrebonne; Charles w. Lowell, of Jeffer-
sou; David Young, of Concordia; Raford
Blunt, of NatchitOches; L. +. Bentley, of
Ascension.
COMMITTEE ON PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
T. 1. Galbreth, of Carroll. chairman; Nor.
ris Marks, of Ascension; Charles P. Vigers,
Of Orleans; John Ray, of Union; T. NJ. j.
Clark, Of East Feliciana; Fl. C. Myers, of
Natchitoches; II. NJ. johnson. of Terrebonne;
A. j. Bryant, of Tensas; Ed. Butler, of
Plaquemines.
The convention then adjourned to twelve
o'clock to-day.
Fourth of July In New Iberia.