The Opelousas courier., 1886-03-27

PURSUANT TO Jne Cali oi Cle G4ecuLVe Cou'
mittee OF the Democratic Party of the Parish
of st. Landry, issued on the 18th day Of Feb.
ruary 1886, and duly advertised in the news
papers of the parish, the Democratic party
of the parish assembled IN Convention at the
Court House in Opelonsas on March the Goth,
1886.
DIR. r. H. Littell, President of the Executive
Committee called the Convention to order,
stating the object of the call to be for the
purpose of nominating q candidate for the
State Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of the Hon, T. s. Fontenot, and
such other general business as in the sense of
the Convention, might be deemed best for the
interests of the Democratic party.
The Hon. T. 8. Fontenot was elected by &C
clamation to the temporary Craftsmanship,
aud 10 a few appropriate remarks, thanked
the Convention and the democrats of St. Lam
dry for the present and past honsrs, and feel.
ingly announced bis regret that circumstances
beyond his control had forced him to resign
the position of Senator of st. Landry.
On motion of Mr.. c. F. Garland Of Opelou-
sas, Mr.. B. F. Hardesty of Washington was
elected Secretary pro TEN, and Mr.. Z. Mixer
of Big Cane assistant secretary pro tenn.
1t having been ascertained that there were
no contests, on motion of Thos. FL. Lewis, Esq =,
it was
Resolved, That the appointment of q oom.
mittee on credentials be dispensed with, that
the secretary call the roll of Precincts aud
that the chairman Of each delegation hand the
credentials of bis delegation to the. secretary,
that tue secretary make the roll Of the con-
yention from these several credentials, and
that he call the roll of each delegation while
entering their names on the roll of the con,
vention.
Motion by Thos. H. Lewis, that the conven.
tion now proceed to organize with the roll
made by the secretary from the credentials
put upon the secretsrys table. Adopted.
On mnkiAu 0f Thos RI T.nwsS Tsn .Tnn
Ogden, Esq. was elected permanent chairman
of the convention.
Mr.. Thos. III. Lewis moved that the secre
tary and assistant secretary pro tenn be con-
tinued as secretaries of the convention.
Adopted
Mr G.. +. Garland moved that Mr.. w. III.
Haw OF Big Caue be added as assistant secre-
tary. Adopted.
At least half a dozen delegates from differ
ent directions nominated o candidate for the
Senate each one naming the Hon. Z. L. Lewis.
Several gentlemen addressed the conven-
ton supporting the nomination, among whom
was the president Of the convention-Mr. H.
Barousse being In the chair.
No other nominations being made, the mo-
tion was made, seconded and carried, making
the nomination of the Hon. X. I. Lewis as q
candidate for the State Senate unanimous.
Mr. C. F. Garland moved, that a committee
of two be appointed by the chair to inform Mr..
Lewis of the action of the convention. Adop-
ted.
The chair appointed Mr., C. F. Garland and
Hon. T. s. Fontenot. Whersupon Mr.. Lewis
being brought before the convention amidst
or conferred on him, aud defined his position
in regard to several important measures re-
qniring legislation.
Mr.. L. D. Prescott moved that the present
Executive Committee be continued as the
Executive Committee of the Democratic par
H.rc
convention be duly assembled. Adopted
Mr.. M. l.. Swords moved the substitution Oi
the name of DR.. s. P. Ward on the parish Ex-
ecutiye Committee in place of Mr. 3. w. w.
Taylor for tue 4th ward. Adopted.
On motion of Thos. H. Lewis, Resolved,
That the president Of the Democratic parish
executive Committee be instructed TO give
notice according to Art. 48 of the Constitution
of the introduction in the next Legislature OF
an act requiring the election of Police Jurors
in the parish of st. Landry.
Resolved, That this convention fully en-
dorses the course of the Hon. Z. 81 Fontenot
as Senator from this district, and regrets that
be felt compelled to resign his public trust.
Resolved, That in retiring from Office he
carries with him into private life the esteem,
confidence and best wishes Of the democracy
of this parish.
On motion of Mr.. Chas. Garland, Resolved
That every member OF this convention pledge
power to secure the election of Hon. E. 7
Lewis, the nominee of the convention, By
polling as large q vote as possible at every
Precinct in the parish.
Resolved, That this convention tender sin
csre thanks to Judge g. w. Hudspeth, to G
q. Duson and his deputies for their endeavor'
to make the members of this convention al
comfortable as possible.
On motion the convention adjourned stint
die. JNO. N. OGDEN, President.
B. f. HARDEsTY, Secty.
e. MIXER, Asst. Sec.
w. H. HAw,