The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-08-11
BLANCHARD ONCE MORE.
THE "RAPlDES ROY" RENOMINAED BY
ACCLAMATIUN.

The nominating Convention of the 4th
Congressional District, held in Shreve-
port on the 3rd inst, was, indeed, a har-
monious atfair-a regular, old time Dem
ocratic meeting, ut which everything
passed off quietly and well, and to the
satisfaction Of all. AS had been known
for some time previous, Hon. n. G. Blan-
chard was again re-nominatel for Con-
gress without the slightest opposition,
clearly and plainly shows that lis many
constituents are pleased with him, and
verify think he is the right man in the
right place.
Hon. w. H. Jack, of Natchtoches, put
the gentleman i'll nomination; the mo-
ton was seconded by Mr.. J. +. Taylor,
and aftor other mplimentary illusions
to our congressman by other delegates
present, Hon. N. G. Blanchard was elected
by reclamation to another term in the
United States Congress.
Right here, the DEMOCRAT, as the old
est country journal in Louisiana, congrat-
ulates "Ncwt.," and with his many other
friends bids him God-specd in his line of
duty and Democracy.
The following resolutions, which speak
for themselves, were unanimously adopted:
BE it resolved by the Democracy of the
Fourth congressional district of Louisiana,
in convention assembled, that we heartily
endorse and commend the course of our
present distinguished member Of Con-
gress, the Hon. Newton c. Blanchard,
throughout his three terms of service. BE-
it further
Resolved, That we thoroughly appre-
ciate his close and Jealous attention to the
wants of his constituents and his devotion
to the immediate needs of the Fourth dis
trict, at the same time noting with pride
and pleasure his steady growth and rise
i'll the general Congress into the front
rank of representative Southern men, one
whose views are treated with great res
pect, who occupies the careful attention
of the speaker and members of the House
Of Representatives, and whose contprc-
hensive grasp of public questions is rec
ognized alike by his colleagues and the
country.
He has reflected credit on us by his
thorough and constant attention in COM
nittee work, as well as by his bold, ag-
gressivc and manly course on the floor
and we proudly observe in him develop
mcnt OF trne statesmanlike qualities
Thrice has he been already nominated
and elected with striking nnanimity of
sentiment, and this the fourth time he
has been SO lionored, fifty emphasizes the
trust in him which his abilities and char
acter have inspired the Democracy. Be
it further
Resolved, That we approve the admin
istration of our president, Grover Cleve
land, and congratulate the party upon
having at its h0ad man of strong will
and individuality, and at the same time
Thoroughly imbued with the principles Of
Jctfersonian democracy. We commend
his course with reference to the exercise
of the veto power, illustrating as he does
a high and sacred regard for the laws of
the land; at the same time coupled with
the tirmest exhibition of strong and orig
illal will i'll carrying ont his individual
ideas. lie has with great independence mp
held the dignity and power of the execu-
tive branch OF the government and pro-
foundly impressed himself upon the coun-
try. In him Democracy furnishes one Of
its best and highest opponents, and with
him, as the initiative, gives promise and
assurance of a long line of Democratic
presidents and long continuance of Dem
ocratic ascendancy.
The Congressional Executive Committee
three from the district at large, and one
from each parish, were appointed by the
chair: J. NJ. Hollingsworth, chairman;
James Jeffries, Rapides; W. II. Jack,
Natchitoches J. NJ. Rhorer, Jr., Grant !;
James Brice, Bienvillc; J. 7. Watkins,
Webster; J. W. Sandftrd Red River;
B. +. jenkins, De Soto; +. A. Blanchard,
Rapldes; J. +. Smith, Sabine; Il. +.
Smart, Vernon; c. V. Porter, Natchito-
clcs; Harry W. Ogden, Bossier; S. NJ.
Brian, VIM; Nathan Gregg, Caddo.