The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-31
UNITED STATES SENATOR
HON. n. r. JONAS RECEIVES THE
CAUCUS NOMINATION.

The caucus met again last night TO elect q
United States Senator. 100 members OF the
House and Senate being present. At o'clock
the caucus was called to order, and the balloting
began. Everybody had said that 1t was to be
the deciding day. and as a consequence every
body was at the State House, In the halls. CORR
doris and alleys of the building. There was
AN IMMENSE AssEMBLAGE
OF all classes. OF oil political and social repre-
sensations: the humble laborer In plain calico
shirt and jeans pants the substantial capitalist
the simple citizen who has never meddled in
politics. the professional politician with his In
triguing ways and persuasive demeanor. all.
from the highest to the lowest. crowded the cor
ridors of the State House to learn the result of
the voting. There was constant hum OF
voices,
AN UNCEAsING DISCUSSION
and animated conversations about the merits
OF the three principal candidates, Jonas Eustis
and kenner, and about their respective chances
for Gle ton.
The fret ballot was announced. as follows:
Jonas 43, Eustfs l6, Kenner 25. McEnery T. Man
ming 2, Lyons ]; total "a.
JONAS WILL GET TIP
shouted some. Jonas will wini" mo, 1t is
only blind" said others "Eustis will be
elected" In fact nobody could agree. and the
feeted as to the result of the second ballot.
After the lapse of fully one hour. the second
ballot was made known: and stood, Jonas 81.
blank l. Blllieu l. Lyons total So.
10 picture the excitement that followed the
announcement Of the second ballot would be
Impossible. Jonas lacked
ONLY ONE VOTE MORE
to secure the election. 1t was put down as a
sure thing that Jonas was the favored one. and
the third nalot showed 1t by the following vote:
Jonas 50. Kenner a. Eustis McEnery 8. Billieu
Jonas received 59'votes and was declared the
choice OF the Joint assembly for United States
among the members OF the House
and Senate at the result of the vote and FREE
gueht bursts OF applause echoed through the
hail.
AT THE SAME MOMENT
that the cheers were dying away. the doors of
the hall were thrown OPEN the public rushed
IN, and raised storm OF applause which was
and once more the cheers rang louder and
louder
On motion of Senator Steven committee of
J Jonas to the seat of honor-that is to the chair
usually occupied by the Speaker Of the House.
THE COMMITTEE
consisted of three members of the Senate,
Messrs. .Ereaux. Steven and Stubbs. and Ave
mond. Walton, Wise and Bower. Mr.. Steven
acted as chairman OF the committee.
Amid rounds and rounds Of applause. such
rs seldom was heard in the halls of the Legis- |
AZURE, the cleo ion OF Senator Jonas was de- |
,lared unanimous.
SENATOR JONAS
vas then escorted to the stand by the committee
gentleman was deeply touched at the marks of |
Importation and esteem which the assembly |
exhibited at his presence. Senator Jonas. with |
much feeling, said:
Gentlemen. am indeed profoundly grateful |
or the manner in which am received. TO you.
sen ~ OF the Senate. and to you gentlemen
he honor you have seen fit to bestow upon
ne-the exalted position OF United States Sen |
tor.
THIS BIAS BEEN
he dream of my boyhood and The hope of my |
naturer years. am indeed grateful. To my |
lonorabie and esteemed competitors extend |
ne hand OF friendship. and hope that they en-
ertaln no ~ feeling towards me, / hope that |
a the distinguished position. which I am |
'leeted t. oil will prove worthy of the trust |
epose;d In me. shall try to be the true repre-
'ecord 1t cannot be said that
WILL NOT PROVE
yorthy of representing the Democratic party. |
we can only hope for peace and liberty in that |
he success of that glorious and gallant Demo.
ratio element. Ii Is necessary that all National
Democrats should stand firm together in order
Q wipe out the last vestige OF military rule and |
iespotism In this country.
THE HONORABLE SENATOR
ouched upon the levee question, and also
poke Of the late arrests of citizens in the
parishes. and said that be would do his utmost |
md work bard and faithfully TO advance the |
financial and political interests of |
He said that he was totally unpre-
Jared to speak at any length. but he would only |
eiterate the assurances that he would prove
s faithful to his state as the noble Inhabitants
Il Louisiana are to their country. The Senator
oncluded his erte,nDore address, which was
re9qent,y interrupted by bursts Of applause.
nd he descended the steps of the stand. sur.
ounded by a hosts of friends and well wishers.
Vho congratulated him upon his success,