The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1879-05-24

Citations, etc.
The Mexican Veterans met at the
courthouse last Saturday and again VIZ
have to chronicle y slim attendance Of
visitors. IN other places q society Ot
this kind is encouraged Ivy the young
people lending their assistance at all their
meetings, but i'll this parish anything
that tends to advance tn. interest Of the
cold man" causes yOnng America 10 turn
away in complete disgust. hut le: y cir
Gus come along and they all rush to it
..wll m->r' 10 listen to the clowns stale
Jokes which the old folks heard in their
Youthful days. The veterans intend tn
celebrate the Fourth Of July with a
grand barbecue, charging an admission
fee, the proceeds Of which will he devo-
ted TO the invalid members of the asso-
citation: ahOnt the middle Of June We
will call on the lovers Of liberty for a
small donation, which We are satisfied
We will have no trouble in finding.
The foil ing are the proceedings Of
the association
Letters from Hons. Elan and Jonas,
members Of Congress- were read and or
dsrrd filed. Mr.. L. Duplex was invited
to participate at all meetings. A vote
Of thanks was rendered Hon. J. r. Elan
for his courtesy in acting "A agent for
the veterans in the collection Of their
claims.
DR.. Richardson offered the following
resolution which was adopted
Resolrsd, That it is the sentiment Of
this association that all veterans or those
representing the same desiring informa-
ton in regard to their claims for extra
pay, or the measure now pending before
Congress for permanent pension arr
requested and urged to seek such infor-
nation alone Though this organization
making application to our President and
no directing our corresponding secretary
to communicate with our properly con,
stituted agent the Hon. J. b. Elanl said
request being made solely with view to
facilitate the acquisition Of said informa-
ton and to avoid giving Hon. Elam
unnecessary trouble.
The corresponding secretary was auth
orized to correspond with the Pension OF
tcer at Washington for E. yle Of foruls o.
claim relating TO heirs entitle to such
viz: widows, brothers, sisters, orphans
etc.
Or. Richardson offered the followin;
preamble and resolutions which were
UNANIMOUSLY adopted:
DCkrv,as, u is desirable and expetien
, to extend the utility Of this organization
beyond the mere limits Of the parish o
| Natchitoches.
| Resolved, That hereafter this associa
shall I've styled the "North Louisiana A.
ISOLATION III Mexican Veterans: there
fore be il
Rsso'pd. That until a more permane''
organization is affected, tho sessions q
this association shall I've held in tho tow
Of Natchitocl'es, and thar said meeting;
shall liz IT. the discretion III our Pres
iilent le it
R,soirtd, That committee If three Il
appointed by the chair to draft cOnsti
tuition aud bylaws for the government
ii this association, and said co'nmitts
shall liz requires. to report ut our mex
meeting therefore be it
Resolre,l, That our corresponding secre
tary l'e re,,uirs.l to write to the Nati''''
Association Of Veterans at WashingtO
and request charter, and also to AJAX I
that body all information necessary
enable IN to lecOme an auxiliary ass''c
alton. The President appointed the IL
lowing gentlemen on the committee
draft u constitution and bylaws: j
Richardson. Mr.. W. p. Morrow and N
J. =. Scarborough; and on motion, II
president was added 10 the commit,
and the association adjourned subject
call al the President.