The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-06-23

| AT a mass meeting held on the 18th oi
June. 1876, at the old courthouse OF St
Bernard parish, Mr.. Robert Brown,
president. and Mr.. G. d. Armstrong,
secretary, the Hon. Raoul v. Ducros, of
st. Bernard, was elected a delegate to
the Baton Rouge Convention, and the
| following named gentlemen were elect.
ed as delegates to the Parish Central
Committee Robert Brown, }. V. Ruiz,
H. A, Armstrong, N. b. Merrill, Alfred
Reggie, G. y. Armstrong, Edgar Ruiz,
Francois Estopinal, v. Lopez, VIM.
Evans, Joseph Lombard, A. Bayhi.
Mr.. Robert Brown was also elected a
delegate to the State Central Com
mittee.
The following resolutions were
adopted:
Whereas. The Democrats. Conservatives and
have observed with appreciation the course pur..
sued By Louis A. Witt. Of Orleans, as Mayor of
the city Of New Orleans and In other public posi-
tions, especially as Speaker Of the House OF Hep.
resentatives in january. 1875. when the hall of
that body was invaded by the erder and sanction
1 and by n M s sia
was preserved untarnished. and the cause Of
oppressed Louisiana was made the cause OF all
VIZ na his ali
proach. his career marked by integrity public
zeal. and an. earnest wish to do good to his ma.
charity untiring and self sa'rifcng: his devo
ton to truth. principle and honor never failing;
his judgment relative to public affairs singular
iy prompt aud rel able his bearing towards his
fslow-citizens personally4and officially, always
frank. courteous and generous. Therefore.
Kesolred. That with due consideration for the
ored and esteemed in Louisiana we do recon-
mend and endorse as our first choice as candi
date for the Goyernorship. the Hon. Louis 4.
Wilt, Of Orleans. feeling assured that II nomi.
mated he will be elected; that he will be q Chief
Magistrate who cannot be sweryed from duty. by
awys y of the State e be @ eteeuted
that his appontees will be gentlemen OF charae
ter. both capable and trustworthy that he will
minister the Office with steady purpose to re-
store our unfortunate State. and that when his
term Of service is ended he will return to private
life with clean hands and a true heart.
ResOtred. That the delegate Of the parish to
the Baton Rouge Convention Is hereby directed
to cast his vote for the Hon. Louis A. Wilt, as
having full confidence in the ability and parrot.
ism OF our delegate. we leave him uninstructed
Ia the choice OF any other nominees M and pledge
support the nominees selected by the Conven-
ton.
Kesoiped That the ward members Of the
duty. OF organizing clubs in the Respective
wards at as early a date as possible. Said clubs
Committee through their President, reporting
their organization and forces from time to time
until the general election In November
Res0lped. That the Parish Central Committee
appointed by this meeting shall hold its first
meeting In the parish of st. Bernard on the 25th
Of June, 1876 at the Old Courthouse, for the pur-
pose Of efYecting permanent organization, and
that the Secretary Of this meet ng notify all
members Of said committee Of their appoint
ment and Of the time selected for their first meet
ing.
Resolred That the resolutions adopted and
address issued by the Democratic Conservative
party. in convention assembled at New Orleans
on the 9Th Of January. 1876. meet our hearty
approval. and that in the coming political can
vass we will devote our best energies to the over
throw Of the usurt atory government of this
State. with view Of inaugurating a government
Of law and order. having the sanction Of popular
will duly expressed Mt the ballot-box.
ResOlred. That the delegate Of the State Con-
vention be authorized to attend the Congress
sionaI and Senatorial Conventions.
Resoiced further. That the proceedings OF the
meeting be published in the New Orleans
DEMOCRAT and New Orleans Bee.