Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1889-02-23

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teresting presentation of The interests
and resources of Lincoln parish.
DR. D W Foster real lengthy pa
rer on St Landry parish. 1t was a
great effort.
Franklin parish had = pleasing and
entertaining advocate to present her
resources in the person Of Hon. c. \.
BRYAN, Of Oakley.
Hon. Z Graham, OF Vienna, read a
well prepared address on Lincoln
parish and vicinity.
There are over fifty addresses on
the programme. half OF which have
no, been read.
The Sebetha band Of Shreveport
furnished music for the convention.
Ruston, La, Feb. l9.-The conven-
lion opened in the Baptist church at
8 clock this morning and was called
TO order by Hon. Allen Barksiale,
president. The church was again
packed with ladies and gentlemen, all
being deeply interested in the pro-
ceedings.
After a ferYent invocation by Rev.
Thos X. Faunt Leroy. of Ruston, the
president introduced to the conven-
ton Rev. Father c. Maize, of East
Carroll, who presented forcibly and
eloquently the advantages and re-
sources of his parish for the immi-
grants seeking homes in Louisiana.
His remarks were we'll received and
frequently interrupted with applause
Col. A B Cooper, of Richland, was
the next gentleman who entertained
the convention. He read a well d.
gested paper showing the resources of
his parish for the home seekers from
every section Of the Union.
Mr. T ] Mangham read an interest
ing paper on Bienville parish AMI its
advantages to home seekers generally.
Judge Moncure suggested that there
be culled and compiled from all the
papers read, or that may be submit
ted, suitable information and statis-
tics, to be compiled in pamphlet form
for general distribution. He remarked
that in every paper, his included,
there was much that should be left
out, or the pamphlet, otherwise, would
be too bulky.
A motion to cover the suggestion of
Judge Moncure prevailed unan;-
At the close of Capt. Webb's elo-
quent and forcible address, Hon. G W
Bolton on behalf of the committee on
resolutions, consisting Of DR. ] C Egan,
Of Caddo; Geo W Bolton, of Rapides;
A B Cooper, of Richland; N T Black
shear, of st. Landry, and N NJ Smith,
Of Jackson, read the following report:
Resolved, That we congratulate the
people Of Louisiana upon the great
interest manifested in the cause of
immigration, believing in this we not
only promote our own prosperity, but
advance the material interests of tn sse
who may, by our efforts, be induced
10 leave other less favored sections
md seek homes within our State.
Resolved, That We extend our
hanks to the president, officers and
members Of the State immigration
Association, who, by their self-sacri-
icing labors, have rendered such
services in the cause, and
hat we recognize the efficient service
'endered by the State commissioner
Immigration, assuring both of them
hat we will heartily cooperate with
hem in all their efforts to prom ote
he object so much desired.
Resolved, That We urge upon the
'orious parishes of the State the i'm
'ortance Of forming auxiliary societies
o cooperate with the State Immigra-
ion association and the State com
missioner, in promoting the cause of
immigration.
Resolved, That this convention
of those who are natives of
ther Southern States and other sec
ions, who have found in Louisiana a
hearty welcome, desire TO render this
estimony to the advantages here en- ;
Dyed in climate, health, fertile soil
nd the cheapness of same and the
ase with which comfortable homes
nd a competence may be acquired by
he Industrious man.
Resolved, That there is an urgent
ecessity for a thorough and practical
geographical, botanic and geological
urvey of the State, and that We urge
lpon our representatives in both '
ational and State councils the i'm
'ortance of the same.
Resolved, That the convention
Gems the extension and generaliza-
ion of the signal service throughout
he State matter likely to accom- !
fish much practical good.
Resolved. That We appreciate the
forts of our State and local govern