The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-01-14
The Convention.

The acknowledgements Conven-
t;on was in session two days. Its sessions |
were characterized by harmony, and it is
a happy augnry tor our future success. |
The objects for which the Convention was
called have been obtained. Unity of pur-
nose once more actuates the white people
OF Louisiana. There is now no divisions
among them. All minor disputes have
been subordinated to the one leading idea,
the necessity of redeeming Louisiana. All
the differences of opinion concerning the
Compromise have been healed, and the
Convention has set forth in its address to
the West aud Congress the true character
of the Wheeler Adjustment.
We may now indulge the most sanguine
hopes of throwing Off the yoke of Radical
oppression. If our people are true to them
selves, and keep in view the one grand
object in view, the overthrow of Radicalism,
there will be no doubt of our success. The
impression had been created abroad that
the people. of Louisiana acquiesesed i'll the
Kellogg usurpation, and that we give
willing submission to his government.
The Convention has shown to the world,
that the people of Louisiana are AS vigor-
GUS in their opposition as ever; that the
people of Louisiana still claim the right of
self-government.
to Congress may not result in the recogni-
ton of the McEnery government, but it
will put OH record the fact that LOuisianians
are not towards, and have not abandoned
honor and manhood that they still know
and appreciate their rights, and will pro-
claim them in the face of a hated tyranny.
On the whole, the Convention performed
its labors we'll and tho people of the State
will regard its action favorably.
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the Conventions summary OF which we
publish. They will be read with interest.
We say to every body, go to work and pre-
pare for the campaign of 1876. There is
nothing i'll the way Of harmonious action.
Each citizen should make it his sole pur-
pose to contribute his whole and undivided
strength to the good work.
In addition to the above, kindly con-
tributed by our pro. tenn, Il few reflections
by the Editor, who attended the Conven-
tons, may not he unfavorably received, if
not looked for, by the reader.
The point that comes uppermost in our
mind is, to congratulate the good people OF
the State upon the successful labors OF the
Convention to restore harmony among all
the anti Radical clements. 1t was a result
about which very grave doubts have beer
entertained for months, and even in tho
first few hours session of tho Convent ior
serious apprehensions of uniting the mem
bers upon policy wore both felt and OK
pressed. And the well-informed reade
need not be told that tho Republicans ha
invested largely in Deniecratic disorganiza
ton stock, and had industriously worke
to divide and distract their opponent.
The Republicans have been disappointe
and their stock is worthless. The Demo
Gratis arc a unit, standing upon comprt
hensive platform Of principles to which II
good citizen can object, or, 80 far as "
have been able 70 learn, does object. VIII:
the platform is, the reader may see by re
ferrinE to our first page.
The Convention composed of me-
from all parts ofthe State whose ability i
conspicuous and equaled only by their ear
nestness-an earnestness not expended il
buncombe, or gassing, but in arriving b.
practical methods ut successful reform mex
November. 1t was body of men of IN Or
than average responsibility and intelligence
For fifteen years we have attended conven
lions, and no previous Convention has in,
pressed us moro favorably than that hell
last week in New Orleans. Their work i
evidence OF their ability; their good appear
ance and dignhed department., we will
avouch for before whole army of carpet
baggers.
After the platform, the next most in,
portant work accomplished was the select
ion of delegates to tho National Democrat
Convention. This effected will
out difficulty and resulted in del,
CATION of very able men. OF their il
dividual preferences for President, "
know nothing; in fact, did not hear IL
subject convassed. If the Convention h:
been called to select tavorite, we fe
quito certain that Speaker Kerr would ha'
won the race. Tho delegation goes uni
structed.
We call attention to the fact that II he
State Central Committee is to be organize
and each parish is requested to choose, il
mediately, one member ofthe Committt
This Committee will have important duti
to discharge mt once, and it should
speedily organized. Place good mon OH
mon of tirmness and good sense, and III
ofnext Falls battle is fought and w
already.
Finally, 'shuck your COAT Eentlem
who want to reduce taxation and drive
thieves from tho Temple, and asitato yo
brain and muscle from this time until t
day of election!
Three sslOOns..'
The three busiest orators of tho louisa