The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-03-30
MADISON PARISH.
The Voice af the Taxpnyers~A Hearts
support Pledged TO NICHOLS.

The Voice ~ the Taxpnyers-A Hearty
support Pledged To Nieh0fls.
At a grand mass meeting held at
Delta, in Madison parish, the following
resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, our beloved State Of Lou
isiana Ia q constituent part OF the Re-
public and holds Its place under the
constitution as an equal, necessary and
| inseparable member of the Union, and
| is entitled to the management and con-
| troll OF Its domestic concerns, free from
| Federal interference, the same us is &C
corded to her sister States; and,
Whereas, while we unreservedly nc
cept and loyalty and heartily obey the
constitution with all It's amendments
and laws OF the Union In accordance
Herewith, we declare o no less devoted
and determined fealty, allegiance and
| fidelity to our State government, OF
which Francis T. Nichols is at the
head, whose authority came from the
people, through the ballot box, whose
administration hos it's foundation deep
| laid In their hearts, and whose vitality
derives Its vigor from their cheerful and
willing support, and which recognizes
and maintains inviolable the right Of
every citizen.
And whereas, still hoping for the full
| fllment OF the declaration of President
Hayes In speaking to the people on
taking the oath OF office II am anxious
to use every legitimate influence IN
favor OF honest and effective local self
govern ment as the true resource for the
promotion OF the econtentment and
prosperity Of their citizens" we look
with abiding faith to the early triumph
OF justice and speedy end to the pro-
tracted discord In our domestic govern
ment.
And whereas, the State government
OF the State OF Louisiana, In all It's de-
partments, is perfect In It's organization
and operation, and republican In form
and spirit, and any and all pretended
opposition thereto under ones. b. Pack
ard, or other persons claiming to act as
Governor, 10 not above the dignity OF d
faction, having. no rights or forms In
law or In fact, either over the people OF
this State or even the minority party 1t
once represented
ResolDed, That we, the people of the
parish of Madison, In mass meeting as
sembled, have perfect confidence in our
said State government, In all Its respec-
tive branches; that we have and will ut
all times yield 1t cheerful obedience ;
that II need be we will, with alacrity,
defend It's rights and powers Igainst any
and every molestation or impeachment,
no matter by whom presented.
Resotced, That we will never consent
to any comprom Using or temporizing, rs
relates to single right or power OF our
said government, or any Of our citizens.
Res0lced, That to carry out these
views we pledge ourselves to pay taxes
for the support Of the government
headed by Francis T. Nichols as Gov
ernor, which Is the choice Of the people,
and that we will recognize only those
officers who are In accord with the true
government of this State.
| ResolUed, That the proceedings of this
| meeting be sent to the New Orleans
DEMOCRAT and PtcaUu11e, Delta Sentinel
and Vicksburg Herald, for publication.
Ell. II. LUCAS, President.
s. 8. p. DANGERFIELD, Secretary.