The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-06-21


cognize no proxy, except it be held by
a resident of the ward from which the
principal is accredited.
Second-That where the delegates to
this convention come without instruc-
tions, each delegate vote according to
his own convictions.
Thlrd-That 8. d. McEnery, Esq,
be selected as permanent chairman,
and Uriah Millsaps and j. p. Murphey
permanent secretaries.
The report of the committee, with
its recommendations, was unanimously
adopted; whereupon Mr.. McEnery, on
taking the chair, expressed thanks,
made few pertinent remarks, and
pronounced the convention duly or
ganized.
On motion of r. Richardson, unani-
mously carried, committee was ap-
pointed ON resolutions, of one delegate
from each ward, as follows Ward l.,
w. T. Theobalds; Ward 2, Filhiol
Watkins; Ward 8, r.. Richardson !;
Ward 4, ]. w. Scarborough Ward s,
T. J. Gilbert; Ward 6, J. E. Mcclure !;
Ward 7, ID. T. Head.
After short time for deliberation,
the committee submitted a majority
and a minority report as follows:
MAJORITY REPORT.
First-That Francis T. Nichols, by his
prudent and statesmanlike management of
the many delicate issues growing out of
the success of the party in 1876, and result
pies government in Louisiana, deserves
the gratitude of all Louisianas. That his
wisdom, Justice and moderation in the
accord with the principles announced by
him in accepting tho nomination for gov
ernor; has won for him the respect of all as
1,o n m of To
lana, and entitled him to the support of all
who love good government and that the
policy that would in the remotest manner
endanger the tenure of his Office during
the term for which the people have chosen
him.
Second-That while the high expectations
and hopes ofthe people, after SO many years
Gi ax mnt have a heeo ra IN hy
the late legislature, yet through the legis-
lation of 1877 and 1873, many useful and
Wholesome reform entered upon which
operate great relief to the people, secure
more just and prompt administration of
ais we therefore recommend that tho peo-
pie of Ouachita vote for the amendments
to the constitution as decided improvements
on and prudent restraints in tho organic
law of the State.
Third-That we deprecate the agitation
1
sary, imprudent and perilous to tho cause
of good government i'll Louisiana, and
the success of the National Democratic
party.
Fourth-That during the recent discus
sion of the question as to the expediency
of calling a constitutional convention, there
was a generally conceded understanding
that the action Of this convention should DO
the authentic expression of the will Of the
Democratic party of this parish, and we
now urge all Democrats to unto solidly
and work for the success OF tho party, to the
end that good government DO perpet-
uated, and as an evidence of that intent
that these resolutions be made unanimous.
Fith-That We endorse and approve tho
course and conduct pursued by tho Hon.
T.. Il. Stubs, d. A. Breard, Jr., and j. G..
Taylor, in the Legislature.
SiXth-That the Democratic party of tho
parish of Ouachita endorse in full tho action
of the Parish Executive Committee undor
the prudent, unselfish and successful direc-
ton of Its honored and worthy chairman,
S. d. McEnery, Esq. and it is our unani-
nous desire that he DO continued as chair
man of the Executive Committee of eleven
to be appointed by this convention to serve
for the ensuing two years.
Seventh-That the delegates accredited
by this convention to the State, congress
sional and senatorial conventions arc here
by instructed to cast the vote of the parish
as Il unit in accordance with the views ex-
pressed by this convention, and on all
questions and vOtings in each of said con-
Ventions upon which this convention has
! not expressed its sense, the delegates arc
! requested to act and vote majority OF
| those present in person shall direct.
Respectfully submitted,
W.T.. THEOBALDS,
d. T. HEAD,
J. +. MCGUIRE,
| J. w. SCARBOROUGH,
K. RICHARDSON.
+. Watkins and II. F. Gilbert, OF tn
committee, approved of the above reso