National Republican., 1880-05-25
Iou,sin,, Republican Convention.

New ORLEANS, May 2l.-The republican
state convention assembled to-day in Exposi'
tion hall. After roll-call 163 delegates were
announced present, every parish in tho state
being represented. Judge Dumont called the
convention to order, and was namod as tem.
porary chairman. Judge Bcattio insisted,
amidst much confusion, that Demas was nom.
mated by him to take the chair. Denas made
n rush for the stand, followed by Bcattie and
Pinchback, but was repulsod by the conven-
tion's sergeant-at.arms. Pnchback and Beat.
tie then called on their followers, and they
left the hall with, it Is stated, thirty-six
actual delegates, buta larger number of out
siders, to organize another convention. Com
mittees on organization and resolutions wore
appointed. During their absence General
Jack Wharton, ColoDcl James Lewis and ox-
Chef.Justico Ludtling---the latter Grant
dclegate-mado speeches dcprccating and con.
denniug the bolt, which thoy characterized
Us foolish and harmful, and insisting on the
sccedsrs remaining in the regular convention;
The committee OH permanent organization
named Ex-Governor II. c. Warmoth as prcsi-
dent. On taking tho chair the ex-governor
made an eloquent speech. Ho rocapitulsted
the efforts of himself and other republican
leaders for entire harmony. Tho efforts, how
ever, were made abortiye in part by the sense
less bolt of few foolish men. Ho know
there were Grant and Sherman delegates pres
ent, and, in accordance with the compromise
agreement made the night before, lie should
insist ON I'm equal representation of delegates
TO Chicago for both. For himsolf a Blaine
man, he stood by tho plumed knight of
Maine. Mention of both Grant and sherman
occasioned applause, but tho mention Of
B!ainos name under WarmoLh's influence
created enthusiasm. The following-named
delegates were elected as delegates to Chicago:
II. G. Warmoth, James Lewis, John t. Ludcl-
ing, A. j. Dumont William p. Kellogg,
ptn,n A Pad In.
field, A. II. Leonard, William Harper, j. III,
Mathews, W. l.. McMilen David Young, j..
II. Burch, Jack Wharton and Don A. Pardee.
Alternates, George ]. Ruby and others.
Tho delegates to Chicago 90 uninstructcd.
ThLy arc said TO stand-seven for Sherman,
seven for Grant, ono for Blaine and one (Sen-
ator Kellogg, preference not known. The
following platform and resolutions were
adopted:
We, the republicans of Louisiana, in convention
assembled, reNflirm our allegiance and devotion TO
the republican party and principles which gave IL
BIRTH believing that IL is on the threshold of bat
tic that will give IL new lease of life aud power.
We declare our firm faith that this is a natlOn-not
league that the general government has and
ought TO exercise the right protecting the purity
OF the ballot-box by throwing around 1t safeguards
necessary to procure full and fair exercise of it,
irrespective of raco nationality or section. That
having taken charge of the reins of The
government at critical period of the
country's history, followed by, a war that cost
we point with pride and admiration 10 its grand
achievements in rapid payment of tho puolic debt,
the reduction of taxation and the restoration of
general prosperity by giving MS bond which Is at
par the world over. We call upon the republicans
of the north in the coming struggle to see that the
nation takes no step backward by denying or
abridging the rights any class of its cizens that
while we cannot have our voice and influence felt
in silhiIs of the state, we look anxously and pray
earnestly for the of these principles where
FREQ speech is tolerated and where fair play OBJ
tains. Having condolences in the patriotism chnr-
actor and intelligence OF those who will assemble
in convention at Chicago, we hereby declare our
hearty and united support for its nominees.
james ID. Kennedy offered tho following,
which was unanimously adopted;
RESOLVED, That we, the Republicans Of Louisiana
in Hon William Pitt Kellogg and tender him our
thanks for the great struggle he has made in de
Tense ofour rights as citizens and his own rights as
one of the representatives of this commonwealth III
the seuale oil the United States.
The convention named A. j. Dumont as
chairman Of the state executive committee,
and authorized the president to appoint two
members from each congressional district. Ad
journed sine die.
THE BoLTERs.
The ro,o agreed upon on Sunday by the
caucus of Grant, Sherman and Blaine dele.
gates was used by the regular convention
Tho delegation headed by Morris Mark, col
locior of internal revenue from Ascension
parish, was excluded and the Grant delegates
admitted. Hon. George Williamson, Judge
Ludeing and otler prominent Grant men re-
manned in tho regular convention, The
highest number OF delegates who bolted with
Boattio and Pinchback is stated at Al out oil
165. After the holt every parish in the state
was represented in the regular convention
1t was openly stated on the floor of the con,
ycntion that the bolt was caused by dis
patch received from General Logan advising
the sending of a solid Grant delegation t.
n0,ns L., 4
mitted. The boilers convention organized by
eleclihg Judge Taylor Bcuttie president,
full Grant delegation was elected 10 Chicag o
aud tho convention adjourned.