The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-12-19

Convention of the Democratic party at
Baton Rouge, the following named
gentlemen were put in nomination,
their nominations were duly seconded,
and they were duly declared and have
been elected by large and enthusiasts
tic vote of nearly the whole of the per-
sons present, viz: James Jetfries, 10
mas Rosenthal, R. P. Hunter, f. Seip,
James Sorrelle, w. Leckie, Geo. O.
Watts, j. S. Butler, S. Meeker, B. T.
Lewis, Arthur Walton, Chas. Simpson,
NJ. Ryan, G. J. Barstow, B. Meyer, G..
W. Bolton, John Hathorn, j. S. Fish,
N. L. McGinnis, r. Reinach and B. H.
Randolph.
These gentlemen having been duly
declared elected, on motion duly sec
onded and carried, they were instruct
ed to vote against S. D. McEnery,
"frst, last and all the time," and to
vote as a unit, the majority present to
control and cast the entire vote of the
Parish.
On motion, duly seconded and car
ried, the Chairman of the meeting,
Hon. James Jefries, was authorized to
appoint Parish Executive Committee
Of eleven members to represent the
Democratic party of this Parish, until
the opening of the next general cam
paign, and he was given time to make
selections. On motion moved, second
ed and put by the Secretary, Hon.
James Jeffries was added to said COM
mittee to be appointed as a permanent
Chairman of said Committee.
On motion it was unanimously re-
solved that every Democrat present
would at all times, and under all cir
cnmstances, sustain and maintain the
party organization here perfected, and
would only acknowledge the authority
Of the Executive Committee appointed
by the meeting, and no other, and that
each person present would yield cheer
full and ready obedience to its party
calls whenever and wherever made.
On motion the following resolutions,
offered by Robert P. Hunter, and du-
ly seconded, were adopted as express
sive Of the sentiments of the meeting I:
By a Mass Meeting Of the Democratic
Party Of the Parish Of Rapides, assem-
bled at Alera'adria, La., on this 10th
day Of December, 1883, IN pursuance Of
the Gull Of the Parish Executive CON-
miHee-
Be it Reso7red, That the Democrats
Of Rapides owe and cheerfully acknow-
ledge their fealty to the Democratic
party, the interest Of which they de-
clare to be paramount to the success of
any individual, and to be considered
above and beyond the triumph of any
one in the contests for the honors it
has to bestow.
j Be 1t tisrther Reso1~d, That we have
viewed with concern the progress Of
the present unusual and exceptional
canvass for the office of Chief Magis-
trate Of this State, and we deplore the
acrimony that has been exhibited on
either side, and deem it to be our duty
} to caution the partisans of the different
aspirants for that honor, that a patriot.
ic love of our State. and due regard
for the best interests Of the Democratic
party, State and National, must cen.
: sure and condemn such Rational con
, tests.
Be 1t further Reso7ued, That if there
are abLses TO correct and evils to rem
edy, the should be corrected and thu
remedy applied within and not without
| party lines; and while the Democrat,
party of this State is in duty bound f
purify itself Of the reproaches that un
worthy men have cast on it's goo(
name, it is strong enough to accom-
: plish this end without fear Of disrup
ton or having to seek other than thu
usual party methods.
BE it further Reso1ced, That we re
!, gard the Louisiana State Lottery Com
pany as dangerous monopoly, Cor
It rupting in its influence, selfish in it
a aims, and as seeking by the power o
i its ill-gotten wealth, to exercise
baneful influence in the politics Of thi
State. Its monopoly feature which j
0 has retained by bribery and wife prac
d tees, in violation of the Constitution
j. and in defiance Of it's express surren
q der of the same, alone gives it tn
power Of immense wealth, and enable
- it to ignore the condemnation Of publ
t, sentiment and survive the scorn of goo
r men everywhere.
r Be 1t further RESOLVED, That tn
IS funds provided for the education &
tee public expense Of the youth of TIL
s. State are wholly inadequate, and ,.nt
is such as great and enlightened Stat
d like ours should provide for publ
,r education, and they should be il
h creased by every means now avail,
:. BILE, and by an amendment to the col
y stitution if necessary.
4 Be 1t further Reso7ued, That no
d. withstanding abuses Of trusts confide
r to some public officials, we point wit
Of pride to the present prosperous hapr
y condition Of all the people of til
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