The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-04-05
Republican Parish Convention,
Parish of Ascension.

/ DARRoWVILLE, La, March 60, 1884.
| Republican delegates from the several wards
| OF Ascension met in parish convention at the
| Gilbert Haven Church this day. and organized
temporarily by choosing Douglass NJ. Scale for
chairman and Charles J. Bush for secretary.
On motion of r. B. Baqui6 the chair ap.
pointed a committee of five on credentials, as
/ follows: r. B. Baauie, chairma an; C. s. Braud,
Charl, J. Bush, W. J. Means, Sol Braxton
! A recess Of an hour was taken, at the expira-
| ton of which the committee on credentials re-
| ported the subioined list of delegates entitled
| to seats in the convention:
First ward-Louis Butler, Sterling Brisco,
Joseph Butler, VIM. Diggs.
Second 5sard.W. J. Means, Jos. Antoine
Chas. ]. Bush, Andrew Ward, Owen White,
| BAIL Ford. -
Third ward-C s. Braud. r.. Z. Lewis, Wash.
Mitchell. Alternates-C. G. Hnnter. s. Braud,
Sims Clay.
Fourth ward-R. B. .Baquie, 3. D. Russell,
Philip Williams, Jos. Thompson, Henry Patter,
son. John Pettaway, Madison Carroll BY proxy
James McCray.
Fifth ward-Edward Cantey, Nelson WASH
ington, Victor Thomas. Clayton Sinms, Demas
Martin, Ernest jules. Alternates-Jonn Riley
Joseph White, George Pool, Allen Stephens On.
Sixth ward-Solomon Braxton, D. NJ Scale,
Charles Howard, Milton Morris, M. &. Ward
Daniel Grant.
Seventh and Eighth wards-Thomas Mitchell,
Thomas Harris, Thomas Watson, John Brown,
Spencer Thompson, Henry Hayman. Moses
Hill. ->'--@ ''-=N>>'-s7
Ninth ward-yonas Palmer.
Tenth ward-Not represented.
On motion of Mr.. Baquie the report of the
committee was adopted and the chairman of
the res pectiye ward delegations were author
lied to cast the votes of any delegates who
might be absent.
On motion of Mr.. Brand the convention pro-
ceeded to permanent organization by electiEg
its temporary ofhcers-D. M. Scale, president,
and C. j. Bush, secretary-to be the permanent
officers. Remus Jones and Philip Williams
were appointed sergeants-at-arms.
Another recess of one hour was then taken
The convention being again called to order
the following was offered by Mr.. Braxton at the
request of another member:
WHEREAS This convention has been called to
express its opposition to the parochial ticket
nov placed before the people of this parish
without its having a voice; therefore, be it
RESOLVED. That this convention be and is now
pledged to support the following named gen.
tle1nen Tor the positions set opposite their re-
spectiYs names:
John A. Cheevers, District Judge.
+. b. Earhart, District Attorney.
p. A. Jones, Sheriff.
Oliver 8. Duncan, Clerk of Court.
Milton Norris Representative.
Mr.. Baqu1e took the floor and presented the
following substitute, which was received with
applause:
WHEREAS. 1t is extremely desirable that the
Republican party Of Louisiana and of the par |
lsh of Ascension should be united to the end |!
that Its influence may be felt not only in the !
oil Hrty
IN the important national contest that will take
place next November; therefore, be it
Rescued, That in order that there may be no |
divisions in our midst we do, as Republicans |
who are devoted to the best interests of our
party denounce any attempt to create dissen-
slons among us and particularly to nominate q |
boitlng or independent ticket, and do cordially /
:ndorse the regular candidates of our party. as
follows
For Governor, John A. Stevenson of Iber
Vile.
For Lieutenant Governor, William NJ Bur
we'll of Orleans.
For Secretary of State Franklin W. Higgins
IF st. Mary.
For Attorney General, Alfred Shaw of Or
cans.
For State Treasurer, NJ. F. Bonzano of st.
Bernard.
For Auditor of Public Accounts, Claudius
,layO of st. Landry.
For Superintendent of PuhIin Educntio, p
T. Flanders of Lafayette.
For District Judge John A. Cheevers of As
;6DSi0n. !
For District Attorney, R. McGulloh of Assem-
ion. - >0N>
For Representative. Pierre Landry.
Fof Clerk and Recorder l.. L. Bentley,
For Sheriff, Peter A. Jones.
And to these candidates we Go promise our
arrest support until the close of the ballot
boxes on election day.
The yeas and nays on the substitute were de-
handed and calling of the roll proceeded with
nt1l the name of Milton Morris was reached
he vote standing at that time 81 yeas to nay
'hen MIR. Morris obtained unanimous consent
0 explain his vote. He said he had gone into
his movement because he had been told that
he people were dissatisfied with the manner in
Which the parish and district candidates had
cen nominated. Being now convinced that
ms was not the case, and having previously
romtsed to abide by the decision of this con-
entlon, he also voted for Mr.. Bauuie's substi
1te the further calling of the roll was sl1s-
ended on motion, and the substitute adopted
y reclamation.
L. u. Bentley was invited to address the as
embty and responded briefly, congratulstiue
ie delegates upon their wise action.
The convention adjourned sine die. 1t
DOUGLASS Nj. Scale,
HARLEs J. BUSH, President. {
Secretary.