The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-02-23

# the holding of that convention. What
vas said TO those in attendance, and which
hey communicated to their friends at
es Is
esting pamphlets replete with statistical
by circulation Of our home
papers, by repeated official statements from
The Board Of Health, aud an exhibition of
DQr products.
It Is needless for me to say that am in
full sympathy with your great enterprise,
active support. Very truly yours.
8. b. McENERY.
Judge N. M. Smith. of jackson, in
place Of Hon. E. f. Kidd, spoke for
the parish Of Jackson.
Judge Smith has for years been en-
gagged in experimental farming and is |
one of the best posted men in North |
LOuisiana on the resources of the soil. |
Speaking inteliigent'y from practical
his address will prove u
valuable contribution to immigration |
literature.
T. ]. Mangban, Of BieUvi;lc, Rad
valuable paper, an important feature
OF which was an interesting acc )unt of
the
MINERAL RESOURCES OF BIENvILLE.
On motion Of John Nj. Lee, OIL
Union, it was resolved that delegates
from the different parishes, In lieu Of
the addresses provided for by the pro-
gramme, be permitted TO prepare and
have printed, as part of the proceed
tngs Of the convention, papers descrip-
tive Of the resources of the different
parishes.
On motion Of Judge John G. Mon
cure it was resolved that the State
Immigration Association be authorized
to compile from the addresses aud pa
pers submitted such matter Of statistics
and public Information therein con-
tslned as in its Judgment will best
serve the interest of immigration, aud
have same published Ia pamphlet form
for distributlon.
A motion to limit the addresses to
ten minutes provoked considerable
opposition and developed generous
rivalry to be heard on the part Of re-
representatives. from parishes placed near
the close of the programme. The mo-
ton was WithdrawD:
Rev. T. b.. White, Of DeSoto, in the
absence of Hon. b. F. jenkins, whose
name appeared upon the programme,
addressed the convention for DeSoto.
w. A. Collins, delegate from More
house parish, submitted a paper des-
criptlve of lie resources. This was in
lieu of an address from Rev. j. M.
Brown. who was absent.
| The parish Of East Feliclana being
called, Prof. Geo. J. Ramsey respond
ed. aud stated that while he had come
200 miles to make a speech he would
waive his right and time In favor OF
delegates from parishes who were
impatient to be heard. He was
warmly pressed to proceed aud did SO,
delivering q most earnest and eloquent
address.
The advantages and resources Of
Union parish were advertised in an
address by W. ID. MunholIand.
8. p. Webb, for Claiborne parish,
entertained tho convention with a
humorous, entertaining and most
elective speech.
made the following report
Resolved, That we congratulate the peo-
81 n The the
own prosperity but advance the material
interests Of those who may by our efforts
be induced to leave other less favored Sec
lions and seek homes within our State.
Resolved, That we extend our thanks to
the presiding officer and members of the
State immigration Association, who by
their self-sacrificing iabors have rendered
such valuable services in the cause, and
that we recognize the efficient services rem
Idered by tho State Commissioner of Immi-
igration, assuring both OF them that we will
Heartily cooperate with them in all their
efforts to promote the object SO much de-
lsired.
Resolved, That we urge upon the various
} parishes OF the State the importance OF
forming auxiliary societies to cooperate
with the State Immigration Association
and the State Commissioner In promoting
the cause of immigration.
Resolved, That this convention, COM
posed Of those who are natives of other
Southern States and other sections who
have found in Louisiana u hearty welcome
desire to render this testimony to the adj
} vantages here enjoyed in climate, health
| fertile soil and the cheapness of same, and
and q competence may DO acquired by the
industrious man.
Resolved, That there Is all urgent neces
sity for a thorough and practical Topography
ica1, botanical and geological survey OF the
State, and that we urge upon our represen
tatives in both National and State councils
the Importance OF the same.
Resolved, That this convention desires
the extension and generalization of the
signal service throughout the State as a
matter likely to accomplish much practi-
cal good.
) Resolved, That we appreciate the efforts
} OF our State and local government, aud the
, Superintendent OF Public Education in the
} efforts made to advance the public schoo
: system, and urge upon the mass Of the peo
pie their hearty cooperation.
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