The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-09-23
SOME GOOD RESOLUTIONS FROM
NATCHITOCHES.

people to maintain unity and harmony
In the Democratic party as the only
security to their institutions, good gov
eminent, wise and just legislation, and
honest, intelligent administration.
2. That we point with pride to the
good order, respect for and obedience
to the laws, profound peace and happi-
ness among the people of this parish,
as the result of a few years of Democra-
tito administration. Our courts are
kept open and impartial justice admin
istered; our parochfal and municipal af-
fairs are faithfully and wisely regu-
lated; the public finances honestly and
judictousIy employed; the taxpayer
receives full value for his contribu-
lions, and the public servant reward
for his iabors, as we'll as the respect
and support of the people.
8. That we deplOre any effort to di-
vide and distract the people, holding
that whatever ills may temporarily af-
flict us can be remedied by the united
councils of the party and thereby that
greatest evil, the success of the Repub-
lican party, avoided.
4. That any movement or combina-
ton, independent of the Democratic
party, must depend upon Republican
votes for success; and in effect, is re-
HuOhSouASIu WllAOuL responsibility.
5. That as long as the intelligent,
honest, thinking patriotic people re-
main united, and exercise proper vigi.
lance in public affairs, there can be nc
danger of the recurrence of the abuses
of the late Republican rules, whilst the
greatest evils must result from diSsen-
tiOus and disorganization.
6. That the paramount issue in this
section is, whether we shall live under
Democratic or Republican rule; all
other questions are collateral and
secondary; and we call upon all good
citizens to adjust minor differences in
the councils of the party, through the
will of majority and to present a
solid front to the enemy.
z. That we deem it all important to
maintain intact the organization of the
Democratic party, but we consider its
principles broad enough and its policy
liberal enough to guarantee the rights
and protect the interest of all classes,
and we cordially invite all citizens
without regard TO past party af1ilia
tons to unite with us and assist us in
our efforts to maintain and secure the
blessings of good government to the
people of this State and parish.
8. Believing that democracy has IL
right to an equal voice in the councils
of the party, and that the will Of the
majority, faithfully expressed, should
govern, we abhor sbossisue" and will
never countenance the domination of
"rings" that seek to promote individ-
ual ambition at the expense of the pub
lie veal.
8. That we trust the governor Of
this State lifelong democrat, will
hold up the power of the people and
transmit to his successor II government
based upon intelligence, virtue, and
honesty.
10. That this Convention unqnali-
fiedly condemns and reprobates as I'M
democratic and disorganizing the prac-
tice ofpermitting republicans, or others
who are not democrats, to participate
in ward primaries or meetings or other
councils of the party
II. That it is the sense Of this con-
vention that the parish Central EXecu-
tive Committee be recognized, and to
that end the President is authorized to
appoint nine members for the parish at
large, and for each ward delegation,
two members each, to serve as the cen
trail Executive Committee of the party,
until replaced by another convention
of the people, seven of such committee
shall constitute Il quorum and it is re-
quested to meet and organize immc-
diatety on the adjournment of this con-
vention.
Tho Treasury department has prcpar-
ell synopsis of proposals for the sale