New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-07-30

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that position. l say the mere fact of that
will 60 far to prove the sincerity of our pro-
fessions, and to insure the success of the
Democratic party in the United States, and
to take away from Louisiana the heavy
hand of Federal oppression which is now
weighing US dswn and crushing us to
earth.
When Mr.. Mari resumed his seat, loud
| cries were raised for "Estilette,' "Quee-
| tion,o etc.
In the midst of the general din Mr. Es
] tilette jumped on a chair and said: The
assertion has been made that there were NO
negro Democrats in the parish of St. Lar
dry. ICries of "Ques.ion'' and uproar.l
tell you the negro vote in St. Landry is
Loud shouts of "Order" drowned the rest
of the sentence.l Iwish to say that state
ment is untrue. [Great confusion.I
A delegate raised the point of order that
the subject before the convention was the
seventh ward of New Orlerns, not the
parish Of st. Landry.
The chairman ruled the point of order
well taken.
The previous question was then ordered,
thus shutting off all further inflammable
White League debate, and the minority re-
port, admitting both delegations, was
adopted by yeas 222, nays l3s.
The New Orleans delegates voted almost
solidly against the admission of the delega-
ton with the one colored member.
A al fo in ho n< ho
shouted an inquiry whether the McCaleb
and the other faction would now carry out
their threats to withdraw. Loud cries of
no.
Judge Voorhees, hazarded the opinion that
both delegations we're too good Democrats
to do anything of the kind.
A leading member of the McCaleb party,
however, rose and announced that as the
two delegations would be sure to vote
against each other on every question, he
and his friends would no longer remain in
the convention. The thereupon marched
in fiery procession out of the hall, but sub
seouently returned in time to vote on the
NOMINATIONS.
Judge FOurnet, of st. Martin, nominated
L. A. Wilt. passing general eulogy upon
his patriotism and integrity, and asserting
that his name was symbolic of the cause of
regeneration which they had met to advance.
Mr. McCaleb, of New Orleans, seconded
the nomination. The following are salient
extracts from his remarks:
Never since Louisiana entered the Union
has the city OF New Orleans been honored
by any Democratic convention with
the selection of the chief magistrate
of the State. She now asks with all
earnestness that the strict justice of her
demands shall be considered by the con-
venlion. When gentlemen in the country
parishes were bounded from their homes
and arrested without just cause, who was
it came to their relief! The people of New
Orleans. When goaded to desp. ration By
the CALLING yoke OF detested usurpation,
whose lives were offered up as sacrifices on
liberty's bleeding altar! The lives of citi-
zens of New Orleans. When votes are
wanted to overcome the usual Radical ma
jorities in the country, who furnishes them!
The city of New Orleans. New Orleans
must bear the brunt of this contest. She !
will do her duty, though with less enthu- |
siasm, should you nominate any other can.
dldate. Give her her favorite son and che |
will roll up majority 5000 greater than |
for any one else. Nominate him and we !
bet our lives no Returning Board or Metro !
politan Police will or can prevent him from |
taking possession OF the office. Loud |
cheering Judging his future by the past |
we know we can depend upon him when |
the hour for action arises. When elected |
Mayor of New Orleans he did not wait for |
any election board, but ordered his Radical |
opponents at five minutes notice 20 vacate |
their offices. [Applause]. Even amidst
the exciting scenes of the fifth of January, |
1875, he was the hero of the occasion, and |
throughout the whole land glowing en-
cOmiums we're poured on his hOnOred name. |
Renewed applause.
Mr.. B. F. Jonas, of Orleans, nominated
"the present rightful executive OF this |
State" [cheersI. that distinguished son Of |
Ouachita, the Hon. John McEnery. He |
was elected by the free suffrages of this |
people. He was deprived Of the Office by |
the iron hand Of usurpation. During these
long, weary four years. has he folded hls
arms and retired, like solemn Clncinnatus,
to his farm? No, he has forsaken the COM
forts of home; he has abandoned, almost,
lucrative profession, he has forgotten,
almost, his duties as man of family, and /
has given his whole lime to the service Of
the people. If prosperity today now dawns
upon us; if we can meet with the light OF
hope upon our cOuntenance; if every man
preaching, say 1t is more largely due to
the able stand made by this gentleman
than to any other man. lApplause]
Mr. Marr briefly seconded the nomina-
ton.
Governor r. C. Wickliffe, on behalf of
East Baton Rouge, rose to nominate man
whose name was known throughout the
length and breadth of the land, who had
held high office in the Legislature, who had
vention, and for years had been Secretary
of State, till hurled out of office by that
tyrant and scoundrel, Phil Sheridan. lap
plause.1 Erect your standard high as you
may, he fills it to the full. He combines all
The elements to make your Governor and to
preserve the honor of your State, even to
The sacrifice of his own life. Need call his
aame9 He is the cherished son and almost
citizen, Andrew s. Heron, of
East Baton Rouge. Loud spplause.] Never
yet has he surrendered, nor will he sur
render. [Applause.l Whoever may be the
victor in this convention, you will find him
he ablest battler in the cause.
The nomination was seconded by Mr..
Matthews, of Iberville.
Mr.. F. s. Goode, of Terrebonne. put in
nomination General Francis T. Nichols as
} man beloved and cherished in peace,
distinguished in war, honorable in both
,eace and war. Besides, he came from a
doubtful senatorial district. If General
Nichols were nominated the Democrats