The Opelousas courier., 1884-06-14
Proceedings of the Democratic
Conyen ton Held I'm OpelOusas
om Saturday, June a. 1854.

Committee.
On motion of Mr.. Dorsin P. Lafeur, Mr..
T. D. Etillette was chosen as temporary
Chairman.
On motion of Mr.. Sol. Loeb, Mr.. III. L. Es-
forge was chosen as temporary Secretary
and Mr.. Laurent Stagg Assistant-Secretary.
On motion of DIR r. H. Littell, the Chair
man was authorized to appoint a committee
on credentials to be composed OF seven mem
bers.
The Chair announced the following gem
tlemen as constituting the Committee on Gre
dentials to-wit DIR. r. FL. Littell, Sam Haas,
DR.. a. r. Young, S. w. w. Taylor, DR.. b. E.
Clark, G. NJ. Thompson and j.. B. Bergeron.
The Committee on Credentials reported the
following as accredited delegates to this con-
vention
Upper Bayou Beuf-Messrs. Laurent Stagg,
C. j. Thompson and Phillip Stagg.
Opelousas--Dr. r. Fl. Littell, Fl. Z. Es-
forge, George pulford, G. NJ. Thompson, Sol
Loeb, E D. Estilette, B5 =. y cLatreyte Z" hoy'
Mamou-E. j. Guillory,. W. Israel, L. Y.
Mallet, J. P. Landreneau, q. Fontenot, j: b.
Fusilier, Sr., j. B. A. Fontenot, II. McCau-
ly Jr, and L. Deshotel.
Old Grand Prairie-J. L. Fontenot, ID. ID.
Deshotel, Paul stagg, L, LaHeur and M. 10
beri.
Big Camel. S. Havard, L. Godcheaux,
A. Reibes and W. Collins.
Negrofoot--T. A. Hicks.
Plaisance-G. E. Dupre, Fl. Lastrapes, K.
Lafeur, E. Durio and G. Andrepont..
Mallet-A. Moreau, B. GOdeau, j. Lejeune,
o. Joubert, S. Gosselin and T. Bihm.
Waxia-S. w. w. Taylor and G.. t. Haw'
kins.
Bayou Chicot-W. E, Hawkins, G. W.
Spears, c. N. Robb, Sam Haas, s. Devilie,
Il. Clarke, o. Douhon and B. Cushman.
Lower Mamou-s. B. Manuel, E. a. Nc
Gee, o. Manuel NJ. Vidrine, S. P. B. Man
uel and Jos. Fruge.
Leonville-J. B. Bergeron, L. Rogers,
A. Mallet, j. L. Richard j. Quibedeaux, P.
Mistric, F. Boudreau and L. Lalande;
Prud'homme City-V. Savoy, T. c. Chache-
re, L. Young, Y. Fusiller w. +. Brooks,
Martin Carron, v Aguillard and F. Aguil-
Washington-W Prescott, f. L. Pitre, Dr.
G. A. M Cooke, j. K. Sandoz, Leon Wolf,
w. Eayes, c: Antonio and e. y. Going,
Rayne-L. r. Deputy, D. NJ. Bnll, j. Ira
han, S. Arsnal, NJ. Arenas, j. NJ. Lyons, A:
Lebloin, Fl. Richard, r. Richard, r. j. HUFF
paur, T. McClelland, L. Z. Lyons, b. Il.
Harmon and C. Melancon.
Beaver Creek-P. L. Fentenot and w.
Mcdaniel.
Dossman-C. Dossman and 2. T. Oliver,
Vile Piate-J. B Lafeur, DR.. T.. I,
tenot, D. Deville and E. L. Lafeur.
Plaquemine Brul6e-C. W. Foreman, R.
Andrus H. Ill. Andrus, j. K. Lumpkims,
T..
Church Point-Homer Bareusse, +. Daigie,
H. D. Mcbride, L. Briscoe, A. Longuemar, T.
Arab, R. Harmon, A. j. 0pry, A. Jacque-
neau, J. N. Matte and R. David.
West Mef1eville-W. C. Gordon, j. N. Nc
Bride and W. Burton.
Belteyu~-Dr. o. 2. Daley, w. b. Lewis
and Lucius David,
Chataignier-D p Laheur, e. Grange, A.
Ardoin, Dondiegue Lafeur, Doryille Laheur,
E. P. Fontenot, F. b. Fontenot.
On motion, the above names were declared
duly elected delegates to this convention.
The committee further reported to the con-
vention that it had taken no action in refer
erence to the credentials OF the delegation
from Grand Coteau, leaving it to the Con-
vention to decide whether the delegates
should be admitted or not
Before any final action was taken Dy the
Convention, the gentlemen composing the
delegation asked to withdraw their creden-
tiaIs, which was agreed to by the Conven-
ton.
The following precincts were not represent
ed, to-wit:
Prairie Laurent, Barryis Landing, Lower
+ BAYOU Boeuf Point-aux-Loups, Mermenteau
aud German Settlement.
On motion of S. Loeb, the Chair appointed
Messrs. c.. +, Garland and JEFF Thompson as
Sergeant-at-Arms.
Mr.. j. b. Fontenot moved that the Con-
vention proceed to a permanent ,organlzar
ton by electing Mr.. E. D.. Estillette as per
manent Chairman. This motion was carried
unanimously.
On motion of Mr. Sci. Loeb, the following
gentlemen were selected as Vice-Presldents
Messrs. Homer Bafousse, z. Stagg, A. Lon
guemare ard j. B. Bergeron.
On motion of Mr.. j. B. a. Fontenot, Mr
a. e. Estorge was chosen as permanent Sec
retary with Mr.. L. Stagg Asslstant-sacfeta
On motion of c. NJ. Thompson the Con
. u \ Az Of "A ali neeofo of
to the State Democratic Convention 70 oe
held in Baton Rouge on the 18th June, 1854.
On motion of Dr.. Littell the Convention
proceeded to vote by ballot, and the eiectlon
resulted as follows, to-wit
T. NJ. Rogers, 95 votes; q. D. MoBrlde'
SO votes 0. Dardeau, SO; I. 5. tontenot
1856 votes w. Collins, III Sam Haas, l24
c. H. Thompson, "a DR.. q. I. Young. liz
Dr.. &. Barry 92 H. T.. Garland, "a l
Bihm, 78, E. D. Estillette, l43 G. Dossman =,
%; F. r. Perrodin, 100; Paul Stagg, 30; i
H. Lewis, lo5; Leon WOLF - q W, Pres Prescott 3
D. d. Nj. Bull, 40; j. o. Trainor, AZ L. 3. Dep
uty, as; DR.. w. A. Robertson, So Il; Las
nass sra9es' 81: : P Robin, Robin Is; A. Gaidry
] 4s;J. D. Currie, %; J. B.. Bergeron
/ j. B. A. Fontenot, 80; j. Massl
: Martin 38; l.. S. Havard, l9 scattering, G
The first nineteen names, having receives
5 a majority of the votes, were declared dui
elected delegates from this parish to tn
State Democratic Convention to be held a
Baton Rouge on the 18th June, 1884.
On motion of Mr.. Longuemare, the FOLLOW
, ing resolution was unanimously adopted
j WHEREAS, this Convention has heard wit
pleasure that Gov. MeEnery, in appointin
poliee Jurors for the several wards of thi
parish would respect the choice made TO
: said office by the Democrats OF the respect
: i've wards as expressed and designated a
: their ward meetings, and
WHEREAS, the Democrats OF the SAID WARD
9 in accordance with instructions emanatin
9 from the Parish Executive Committee OF thl
d parish have by primary elections held on I'd
# 9Th of the present month, selected persons
: be recommended to the Governor Tor al
Doirtmen to said offices, therefore be 1t !,
7 Rgsolped, That this body does respecttnii
It memorabilia and urge the Governor TO al
q point the persons so designated, poliee Jofol
s for their respective wards, and that this pr
amble and resolution be forwarded to him ,
:. the Secretary though eur senators. !,
I On motion of Mr.. j. b. A. Fontenot, "
i following resolution was unanimously adop
i. ed:
WHEREAS, the Hon. e. T. Lewis, Memb!
= !, of Congress- for this District has ably, fait
4 fully, and diligently performed the duti'
it incumbent upon him and
~ WHEREAS, it is in accord with the estaDiishs
usage of the Democratic party, to re-elect 4
one term, at least, their representatives
!ett that body who prove themselves faithful
1t the trust confded to them therefore, Dc ~
Resolred, by the Democracy of st. Landr
in convention assembled, That We herel
endorse our said representative, aud mo
4 earnestly and respectfully ask our sister pa
le sishes of this Congressional District TO aeco
er to him their support at the District Conve
8 tion to be hereafter holden to nominate
= candidate for Congress for this District.
SI On montion of Mr.. Longuemare, the 20