The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-27
Al GALA EVENING.
A Compliment to Pinchbaek by thu
Golored Conventionals.


A Compliment to Pinchbaek by the
Co1ored Conventionals
The residence Of ex-Lleut. Gov. Plnehbacb
was graced Friday evening by Il fine assem-
blage, consisting Of the colOred delegates 81
the Constitutional Convention, recently ad
jpurned and O. number OF ladies and gentle
men, who enjoyed themselves In fine style
Refreshments were served up in abundance
and dancing continued until gray dawn
During the evening the host was agreeably
surprised by q fine present from his colleagues
of the late Convention and many OF his
friends. The present was very beautiful
watch chain. from Lilienthals. upon which
was hefollowing inscription: Presented to
Gov. 2. B. $. Pinchback. Delegate from Madi-
son parish to the constitutional Convention
by his colleagues and friends, In appreciation
OF services rendered In behalf of his race and
State
Mr.. II. G. q. Astwood, on presenting the
chain, on behalf the delegation, said.
Strive take pleasure III presenting to you
this mefnsnto. showing our appreciation Of
your invaluable SERVICES from time to time,
il behalf OF our race and common country.
That your task has beell an arduous one, and
at titneE subject to unjust criticisms. and
often perilous, is q fact: yet you, like a true
statesman and jealous patriot. have success
fully forged your way against the tide OF pub
lie opinion until, at last, your acts have been
vindirated by triumphant conservatism,
~ the framing Of . wise and liberal
organic law for the guidance Of our State
You and your faithful colleagues have just
achieved D. triumph for which your race w II
owe you u lasting debt Of gratitude. While
our suffrage together with our civil and pc.
litleal rfEhtH, remain nntram meled, and the
constitution just famed Is ffaught with good
and wholesome laws for our people, q State
university has been provided for, whereby
our children will be enabled to ascend the
lofty flights Of that boon. education, which
will lead them eventually to that goal OF hap
piness known az liberty and equality.
You being the author of that just and pop1l-
lar measure. We know of no occasion more
opportune than this to present you with some
token OF appreciation for this meritorious
work. We have chosen as q talisman D chain
take 1t, and wear it; may every link bind you
closer and closer to the hearts OF your people
may 1t entwine around our affections, and
link US together In ono ffaternal band
until dlscord, prejudice and jealousy
shall never more sever us asunder
Take 1t and wear u. and may The
inscription thereon cheer your heart In the
winter Of your day, aud when iiie's work is
done hand IT down TO pOsterlty MS living
monument to those who shall follow after
Finally, In the name of a kind and all-wise
Providence, we bid you q long lite Of happi.
ness and prosperity aud may you be spared
to labor on until Louisiana will shout out the
glorious victory OF peace. happiness and pros
perity within her entire borders.
Nor deem tho irreVogabe past
As wholly waste or wholly vain,
Ii, rising on Its wrecks, ut last
10 sUtuet hing nobsr we attain
The Governor leaves Tomorrow for Sara
toga via Washington, by the Mobile route.