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


sceuces of his life Ia Louisiana.
The parish of franklin had an able
representative In the r.,
: = HON. @. "A. RRYAN,
Who In . most capable and Interesting |
spoke of the resources Of his |
parish. :-.s
The programme for the evening cou-
GUIDED with an address by Judge |
Of Lincoln, when the conveD-
ion adjourned until 10 .. LII. to.mor-
low.
Second Days Proceedinga.
Especial to The Times Democrat
RUsToN, La, Feb. 49, Interest in
the proceedings OF the convention con-
kInues dnabated. The convention was
called to order at 0 a. M, and ,hs hall
was filed to Overlooking, the atten
dance, if anything, being larger
than on yesterday. The weather Ia
fine. Every crossing is filled with
flags flying from nearly every
prominent point. The entire business
blocks are decorated witt, colors.
Above the stage In the hall 10 suspen-
ded large flag bearing the word
which greets the eye ut
every turn. On the walls of the con
veniion bail appear banners with
mottos OF the different Southern States.
All houses OF business were closed, the
schools gave holiday, aud everybody
was at the convention.
A feature of yesterdays exercises
which, although not on the programme,
was much enjoyed by delegates and
visitors present, wss the excellent drill
by the huston II flee, commanded by
Capt. IL. u. Hyer.
To-day = programme was opened by
au address from Father Maine, who
spoke 10 place of Col. John A. Buckner,
selected for tbis purpose. The address
OF Father Maize, which was one OF the
most practical and enterta tning- read
to the convention, showed that East
Carroll was fortunate In having this
earnest and capable divine to speak
for her. In speaking OF the alluvial
things, said {
81 an familiar with the soil Of all
the famed rich lands of the Old World,
aud the New, and know that our allQ-
vial soil, iu Its fertility, 10 surpassed by
that of no country which L have ever
seeD. r
COL. A. r.. COOPER, OF R1cHLAND,
read thoughtful and carefully prepar-
cd paper, which, on account of the
statistical matter presented, is perhaps
the most valuable read TO the conven.
ton, BY iudisputable evidence he
enectualiy refuted the charge Of I'm.
healthiuess against the climate OF Lou.
islana. He proved that the levees are
to-day In a better condition than ever
| before. ana now promise TO the alluVia
section absolute immunity from over.
how.
I Hon. A. !. Nun, Of Booster, although
the youngest speaker to address thu
convention, was one of the best. Hi
people have in him an able, earnes
and competent representative, and ont
who lie destined to reflect great credi
upon his parish. =
for inability TO attend were read frou
ex-Gov. McEnery, Hon. G. Newton
r. l.: Gibson. NJ. D. Lagan, Tbeo. 8
Wilkinson, N. C. Blanchard. Th'
name of ex. Gov. McEnery was reeeiv
Cd with marked applause, and tn
reading of most earnest letter from
him was listened to with evident sP
probation. It was as follows:
| SUPREME COURTROOM, Fell. l, 1850.
Col. Geo. Norman, President State 1mmi
grafton Association, New Orleans.
! My Dear Sir-I have the honor to &C
knowledge the receipt OF your favor Of tn
Slst OF January inviting me to be presen
| and to deliver an address at Ruston, Feb
ruary ls, on the occasion of the assembling
ofthe Immigration Convention.
I assure you that 1t would afford me Grea
/ am compelled to decline for the reaso,
! that 1t is impossible for me to he absen
from here at that time. The Suprem
Court Is in session, and daily attendanc
on my part is absolutely essential as an
TO get behind now it would be very din
cult for me to catch mp with the neglected
| business.
For the last four years have so ofte,
| appeared before the people OF North Louis
lana aud delivered addresses on immigra
are familiar with my ideas on these impor
| tant matters, and, therefore, there Will b
| no disappointment at my absence. Tn
occasion 10 an important one, and shonlt
DO invested with every interest to I'm MAGE ss. i
Corporate and Individual enterprise
should be centred and every effort mad
not only to have large attendance but tn
manifold advantages of the State to tn
capitalist. manufacturer, merchant, farme
and laborer should be adequately present
| ed. am sure it will only require a wei
directed and intelligent effort among on
people to secure large immigration t
l. Louisiana.
The rich soil OF our State is recognize,
every whore; the vigorous and impartin
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