New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-07-02
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.

REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION
Fifth Day.
There were still further precautions fc
the preservation of order yesterday. Th
galleries were kept empty till after prayer
No one was admitted to the Aoor without
ticket, even Marshal Packard and JuGg
Dibble, though well known, being force
to obtain one. Reporters being exemp
/ from this regulation were gleeful thoug
not proportionately grateful.
At about five minutes Of one o'clocs
President Pinchback called the meeting t
order, there being then more than majoi
q ity Of the delegates present.
II 1t being given out that perfect under
standing had been reached, there wa
nothing to disturb the order.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Thomas
Mr. Allan said he had witnessed Wit
much regret the scenes Of the past tire
days. He felt sure low they were not t
be repeated: that an understanding ha,
been reached, and the convention would b.
in harmony with the great ideas Of thi
centennial year.
Mr.. Young referred to his remarks. ae re
ported in the Bulletin, alluding to Senato
Burch. He had been attacked by severa
friends in the convention at the same time
personal. The Bulletin was always glad tt
seize on these things, and reported him al
saying Mr.. Burch had not been in Eas
Baton Rouge for two years. That paper
however, kept very mum when there were
reports of "bnlldozers" around that region
1t was mistake. Mr.. Burch had not beer
in his parish for about fifteen months, and
with the bulldozers round he wouldn't like
to 60 there either. He hoped, however
he might soon return in peace, and Gpolo
gized for what he might have said.
Mr.. Packard called attention to the fact
that when the recess was taken the day be-
fore the question was on the roll call. He
beneved the matter was now settled salts.
factorily to all, with one exception. He
desired to know from the chair whether if
the roll as reported by the committee on
credentials was considered adopted, if it
would be in order to take the question of
different parishes and give the delegates a
hearing. ....
President Pinchback answered that he
considered that it was IN order at any time
for the convention to act on the qualiica-
tions of it's members.
Mr.. Packard then said thai it was on
that understanding his desire to withdraw
Opposition to the roll.
Mr.. Allan claimed that the next thing in
order was the report OF the committee on
permanent organization.
Mr.. Morey desired that the statement of
Mr.. Packard on the arrangement should be
entered on the journal, and President
Pinchback said there would be an entry
sufficient for all practical purposes.
Mr.. Galbreth then made the following re
port:
The committee 'on permanent organiza-
ton respectfully report the following eff
GERS and rules:
A president and six vice presidents.
A secretary, with three assistants.
sergeant alarms, with as many assist
ants as he may deem necessary, to be ap-
pointed by himself.
A doorkeeper, with as many assistants as
he may deem necessary, to be appointed
by himself.
That we recommend Hon. P. B. S. Pinch
back as permanent president of the conven.
fion, and
For vice presidents, Hon. T. B. Stamps,
Hon. H. C. Dihble, j. Hale Sypher, H. C.
Meyers, A. J. Bryant, c. E. Nash, H. Ma
honey.
For chaplain, Rev. j. R. V. Thomas
For secretary, Julius Ennemoser.
For assistant secretaries, William Vigers,
l.. Laminais, H. C. Corbin.
For sergeantatarms, r. B. Edgexorth.
For doorkeeper, John Reynolds.
We also recommend that all votes ehall
be by ballot
Respectfully submitted:
r. l. GALBRETH,
CHARLES T. VIGERS,
EDWARD BOOTH,
JOHN RAY,
NJ. j. CLARK,
II. N. JOHNSON,
H. C. MEYERS,
A. j. BRYANT,
NJ. MARKS.
Mr.. Galbreth said that the entire COM
mittee having signed the report, they
deemed it proper to ask it's adoption with
out debate or alteration He accordingly
made that motion.
Mr.. Allan seconded it.
Secretary Hill put the motion and it was
carried without dissent.
The secretaries were then installed and
the vice presidents invited to the platform.
Mr.. Pinchbsck said the lobby, members
and all are urged to keep as quiet as pos
sible, in order that the convention may pro-
ceed with its business. Under the happy
contamination Of . permanent organization
the first thing is to take up the matter of
contested seats. We have had altogether
too much strife, which our political enemies
have rejoiced over, they believing that the
breach could not be healed in the Republi-
can party. admit that the convention has
not been as harmonious as it should have
been, but perhaps it was all for the best,
and now let Us act harmoniously. We must
pay especial attention to the character of
our nominees, for if good men are nominated
the shotgun policy must be defeated. We
must take especial care to select capable
men for Office The right to vote without
fear of assault must be the rule. l
regret to say that no community
is in a worse condition to-day than
is that of Louisiana. All the worst
crimes are committed and the offend
ers are not punished. If such condition