The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-25
st. James.

Pursuant to a resolution adopted by the
Democratic Parish Central Committee of st.
James, the Democratic Parish Convention
met at +. ?. Poche's Office on the twentieth
of July, 1878, for the purpose Of selecting
delegates to the Baton Rouge State conven-
ton. to assemble on the fifth Of August prOxi-
mo- Mr.. Poche in the chair. The credentials
Of delegates elected on the thirteenth instant
were received
On motion, duly seconded and adopted the
convention proceeded to permanent Organza-
tiOn. Mr.. f. p. Poche, as president, and
Messrs. j. A. Dreidhet and e. O. Mire as sec
retarles, were unanimously chosen. The roll
was called, showing full Representation from
every ward.
Mr.. J. l.. Gaudet presented the following
resolutions, which, on motion duly seconded,
were accepted by reclamation:
RssOLUed That the delegates selected this
day to represent US at the Baton Rouge State
Democratic Convention be uninstructed as to
the votes to be cast by them upon any and all
questions to be decided at said convention,
but the vote of this parish shall be cast as q
unit upon all questions; the majority OF the
delegates present shall decide the vote to be
cast
Resolued, That we cordially indorse the ad-
ministratiOn of Gov f. T. Nichols, and of his
BubordinateS in the present State govern
ment, which has been conducted with energy,
economy wisdom firmness and patriotism
affording marked and pleasing contrast with
the two preceding State administrations.
ResolDed, That we earnestly congratulate
the Governor in his feliCitOus choice and APP
pointment of Hon. Henry l.. Dutfel as judge
of this judicial district.
The convention then proceeded to the cleo
ton of delegates to the Baton Rouge State
and Congressional Democratic Conventions.
The following were declared elected, and on
motion, duly seconded, the choice was made
unanimous, the parish being entitled to five
members: Edward Scannell, J. r. Winches-
ter, J. A. Druilhet, T. Waguespack, j. l..
Gaudet.
The chairman here referred to the action of
Che Parish Central Democratic Committee at
their last meeting, recommending the reOr-
ganization of said central committee. The
following members were chosen: A. l., BOur-
geois, f. M. Brignoc J .Gentil, J. r. WinChes-
Ter, Jules DOriner, Amacet Bourgeois, Ed
ward Scannell, j. A, Bourgeois, J. L. Gaudet
Elphege Leblanc, s. A. POche f. A. Cour-
rege, DR.. 0. Gaudet, P. s. Brand, Felix Fall
poIlst and Desire Leblanc. Three members
at large-F. 2. Poche, J. A. Druilhet and E.
O. Mire.
mr.. Gentil in the chair.l
On motion of Mr.. +. 7. PoChe, duly sec
onded and adopted, the convention is to make
no nominations for parish officers, and when
itadjourns it shall do SO subject to the call OF
the president, and 1t shall choose a confer
ence committee of five members to take
charge of the interests of the party during
the interim.
The names of Messrs. A. l.. Bourgeois L
r. Poche j. r. Winchester, j. l.. Gaudet and
j. Gentil were presented On motion, duly Sc
conded and adopted, the nominations were
closed and were accepted unanimously.
Mr. Gaudet moved that the proceedings OF
the convention be sent to LIE L0UistdnGas and
New Orleans DEMOCRAT, with request to
have them published. Adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Scannell, duly seconded,
theconvention stands adjourned subject to the
j. A. DUILHET,
E. @. MIRE.