The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-09
The Proposed Organic Law Dispas-
sionately and Logically
Discussed.
Speeches by sena or-Eleot spoiford Senator
Jonas, Judge VOORHEES, and Other
Distinguished Orators.
National Politics Dtscussed by United
states senator jones. 0f Flarida-A
marked Reinforcement sf the warA
0s the institutional Con
ventian The Mes0-
lHti0ns.

Last night there was gathering at the st.
Charles Theatre, such as II rarely witnessed.
for tho purpose OF discussing the new oonstt-
tuition To be submitted TO the people on the
second OF December. Tho parauette and
dress circles were filled to their utmost oapac-
ity and the audience was or a class evidently
representing tho huaneaa interests and III
talligence Of the community. TO enlist tho
gravest consideration On the part or the
speakers.
The meeting was called to order by Hon. A.
Voorhea. who introduced as president Mr..
j. Ad. Rozier.
PRESIDENT RoEIER SAID.
On the eve of voting On a new organic form Of
State government, We muat ascend ~ the height
of the situation. Every ntiYnn should take
part. Indifference Il detrimental 70 the public
veal. A new policy IL the administration OF
municipal aud State affairs is to be inaugu
rated; reduction II salartep rate of taxation
restrained villain proper limita: the contract
Ing or any debt or liability on hehalf OF the
State Of the issue of honia eurhed. municipal
power of taxation defined: monnppliaa
eschewea organtE t'ion Of a municipal 4rter
haaed On the sufIraaee Of the peopl": checks on
the legislative department and varioua PRO
visions promoting the general welfare and So
curing the blessings OF liberty. N,
to the i1uRic of the march Of improvements and
advance made bv many OF our siat'r States in
the science OF Amaf lean government -tha 10m-
inant Idea throughout the country axants y lin
itation to the powers Of the Legislative depart
ment, made essential by the crying ahnaaa "
the paat.
popular form Of city government is TO he
restored, as containing the recognized germs cf
all civil liberty.
In unison with this grand movement to-
ward ameltoration. the late Democrats Con-
Hnrvattve convention haa nominated trust
worthy standard bearers. one and all, TO which
the reyerhatOry approval has been aud cnntin-
ues to be heard. Sisnally fortunate In the
name OF Louis Alfred Wiltg, the head and front
of the ticket for the Chief Ma9tstracy conserv-
ative In feeinEa conduct and character. never
turning the public aarviee into Job for him.
self" his political elevation the wark Of the
people, eoRuiz mt OF the burdens aud resources
OF the State familiar with the history of the
State.
Public education. 80 stuiiously prayed ior.
through the public schools. did our. duty ~.
ward him-he Ia ta product -hta pupilaga had
no sooner ceased than III public voica called
him to the public service In various positions
we'll has he rasU ,ndad,
To be the future enstneer of the machinery
OF the new constitution. ana who will hava
the honor to aouud the frat wniatle that will
resound throughout the breadth and length of
the state waking M all to the next era of good
feeling aud prosperity now daWninE IN us.
On the conclusion Of the presidents adj
dress, the following list Of vice presidents
waa read