The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-05-12
The Business transacted.

the following new members were unan-
imously elected:
! L. P. Cailouet, J. w. jackson, j. i.
Lawton, Mrs. E. j. Nicholson, Geta!!ge
Nicholson, E. A. O'Sullivan, Lyman
Bryan, Albert Bicnyenu, Oscar L. AL
pla, VIM. j. Gray, Chas. Niece rmick,
D. b. Langford, SEQ. E. Head, A. r.
Burkdoll, j. F. Smart, L. j. Bell, E. p.
Goodwin, F. j. Hardy, T. j. Flanner,
j. L. Rountree, Chas. Lasseigne, Geo.
Moorman, w. ]. Sandoz
| The committee ON resolutions report
ed the following, witch were unani,
mously adopted:
Resolved, That whereas the prosperi
ty of large portion of Louisiana, 10 so
far as concerns the successful cultiva
tic j.! of the lands and the transportation
of its productions to market, depends
upon the proper and complete control
and improvements on the rivers and
other water ways within the State, so
as to insure immunity from overflow
and to furnish uninterrupted naviga-
tion,at all seasons of the year there
fore, be it
Resolved, That the Louisiana Press
Association earnestly urges and re
quests the Senators and Representa-
tives in Congress from Louisiana to
give their earnest and united attention
| to this important subject, and make Il
determined effort to secure adequate
appropriations for a thorough improve
ment and control Of all the rivers, ba-
yous and other streams which are
wholly or in part within the limits Of
the State, so as to prevent Overt1ows in
seasons of high water, and insure safe
and uninterrupted navigation at all
seasons.
Further resolved, That they be also
urged to obtain appropriations for the
cleaning, deepening or otherwise i'm
proving all the barbors on our gulf coast
so as to meet the demands ofcommerce
and navigation.
Whereas, Reliable information has
! reached the members of this association
that there are no provisions made for
the clothing of the Confederate SOL
diers now, and who may hereafter be
placed, in the Soldiers Home in New
Orleans; be 1t therefore
Resolved, That the Louisiana Press
Association do earnestly recommend to
and urge upon the Senators and Repre-
sentatiVes Of the State of Louisiana to
pass an ami al appropriation of money
sufficient to purchase a suitable and
adequate supply of good clothing for
the old veterans in the Soldiers Home
in New Orleans, go as to render their
| lives comfortable and pleasant for the
few days that may remain to them on
earth; and that the members of the
Press be requested to urge the passage
of such legislation.
Resolued, That we heartily indorse
the immigration movement now in pro-
gress throughout the State, and which
we must MI feel deeply interested in
pushing forward, owing to the great
benefits it will bestow upon every par
ish. We pledge to this our undivided
support.
| Resolred, That the evident cfeca-
dence of the French language in our
State, and o growing distaste for it's
use on the part of the young especially,
is greatly to he deprecated, and as
means of preserving this 'mother
tongue" of the people of Louisiana, we
recommend that our laws be so amen
ded as to permit its being taught in the
public schools, where majority of pa
rents IN any district petition for it, prs,
vided it entails no extra exper,se.
Resolued, That in acknowledging the
cordial invitation off the Texas Press
Associatio.l and of the Mayor and Mer-
chants Exchange of Dallas to meet with
our brethren of the press of the Lone
Star State in that city next week, it is
with much regret that the same has to
be declined, owing to the early meeting
of our Legislature. We send hearty
greetings to the Texas Press Associa-
ton, wishing them "a royal good time
and God-speed in developing the vast
resources of the great State of Texas.
Resolved, That the Louisiana Press
Association in it's annual convention
assembled ut the city of Opelousas
hereby tenders it's thanks to the railroad
officials of our State, and especially
those of the Southern Pacific, the Texa!
Pacific, the Queen and Crescent, ant
the Louisville, New Orleans and Texa!
railroads for the courtesies and facilities
extended 10y them to this association or
this occasion.
Resolred, That this association ten
ders its heartfelt thanks to the peopl'
, of Opelousas for the warm and cordia
welcome extended to the member
of the press, upon this
their eighth annual session, and tina
!. their efforts to make our visit a pleas
ant and agreeable one will be cherish
ed in the heart of every member of thil
, association and fully sustains the re
putation which the people of st. Ian
: dry have abroad for courtesy and gen
uine hospitality. > ID
ResolCsd, That this association ha
been charmed by the sweet music dis
pensed at our meetings by Prof. 3
Mayer and assistants, and that th
8 melodious strains will long liuger il
/, our memories. Our heartiest thank
= are due that able artist for having or
s ganized such magnificent musica
9 feast for the occasion, and also to th
: young ladies who so kindly volunteer
n ed the loan of their sweet voices for on
8 entertainment.
g Resolved, That the special thanks
! this association be rendered to the ID
!, dies of Opelousas for lending the char
r, of their presence at the meetings Of OF
J. association, and that for want of fitte
J. words to describe our feelings We mu
!. say to them: "God bless you; you al
>, truly the best gift of God to man."
Z. It was further resolved that a vote [
!. thanks should be rendered at the nea