The Opelousas courier., 1892-02-20
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
CROWLEY, La, Feb. 10th,

Pursuant to call delegates elected by the
Parishes of Acadia and st. Landry met IN joint
convention this day at the Parish Court House,
and the following delegates answered to their
| names:
From st. Landry-Dr j. H. Parker, NJ: Firm.
berg, as. o. Chaeher6, Albert Dejean, DR.. J
E. Hawkins and c, w. Havard proxies to nj :.
Firnberg Ozeme Fontenot and l.. Landre-
neaux, proxies to DR.. J. H. Parker; D. Durio,
| NJ, G. Wilkins, L. D. Prescott, A. H. Mouton
Gus Fuselier and Adolphe Guillory, proxies to
D. Durio; E. A. Mckinney and 7. A. Cooke,
| proxies to Jas. o. Chachere; W. A. Flynn, Ere
mont Fuseier, Dr. j. III. Walker and NJ. An
| drus
From Acadia-H. W. Carver, J. 8. Arceneaux,
| J. B, Richard; DR.. r. G. Webb, representing E.
s. LigniOn; L. NJ. Leger, H. j. Daigle, Adam
Reed; e. o. Bruner, representing Chas. 7. Du-
hon.
On motion duly seconded DR.. R. c. Webb
was made permanent chairman OF the Conven-
ton.
It was moved by A. H. Motiton and duly sec
onded, that W. A. Flynn be nominated per1na-
nent secretary, and on motion of l.. ID. Pres
| cott, E. o. Bruner was nominated for Assistant
Secretary. On further motion both secretaries
were elected by accla nation.
1t was moved by J O. Chachere and duly
seconded, that there being no contest in dele
cations, that Committee on Credentials be
dispensed with.
It was moved by ], S. Arceneaux, and duly
seconded. that Hon. W. C. Perrault be nomina-
ted for District Judge and that his nomination
be made by aceamation. Carried.
It was moved by ]. II. Walker and duly sec
onded, that the Hon. Jno. N. Ogden be nomi-
mated for the office of District Attorney and
that his nomination be made by acclamation.
Carried.
1t was moved by Fl. W. Carver and duly sec
onded, that Gus. L. Fontenot be nominated for
the Senate, and on further motion by Capt.
Prescott, that his nomination be made by ac-
clamation. Carried.
It was moved by A. II. Mouton that c. j.
Thompson be nominated for the Senate, and
on further motion Mr.. Thompson's nomination
was made by acclamation.
1t was moved by DR.. ]. Fl. Walker, and duly
seconded, that the Chair appoint Committee
The Chair appointed DR.. ]. H. Walker, NJ.
Andrus, j. o. Chachere, FL. W. Carver, A. FL.
Mouton ahd L. d. Prescott.
1t was moved by ]. o. Chachere that recess
be taken to give the Committee time to report.
Carried.
The Committee on Resolutions submitted the
following report which was unanimously adj
opted.
WHEREAS, An unfortunate condition of af-
fairs has produced a rupture IN the ranks of
the Democratic party, dividing it into two rival
factions each claiming authority to act for an
undivided whole, and
WHEREAS. as much as this deplorable dis
unity may be deprecated, and as much as we
may desire restoration of unity and harmony
in the party ranks, yet, recognizing and en-
dorsing the leading Democratic principle "that
majority shall rule" therefore.
Be it resolved, that we recognize the nomi-
nees of the State Convention held at Pixies
Hall in the city of Baton Rouge December 10th,
pledge them our loyal support, and be it fur
ther
Resolved, That we hail with delight the with
drawal Of the Lottery proposition, and bind the
nominees of this Convention for the Senate, If
elected thereto, to oppose the calling of a Con-
stitutional Convention, and to oppose the re
ehartering of the Louisiana state Lottery, or
any other lottery, and be it further
Resolved, that this Convention shall, before
its adjournment, appoint District Executive
Committee to be composed of six delegates
from Acadia and nine from St. Landry, and
that the said Committee shall have author
ity to fill any vacancy that might occur on the
ticket nominated by this Convention, and are
especially charged with the duty of causing to
to be printed on the ticket at the next election
the words, against the levees, schools chari-
ties, pensions, drainage, lotteries and general
fund amendment"
It was moved by Dr. j. Fl. Parker and duly
seconded that the Chair appoint a committee
of three from each parish to submit the names
of delegates to form District Committee.
Amendment offered by Jas. o. Chachere that
the Convention as whole suggest the names
to the Chair.
The amendment was accepted and the Chair
appointed the following delegates from st.
Landry parish:
T. a. Cooke, Jno. NJ Ware, Samuel Haas, C.
M. Thompson, VIM. Deiean, NJ, Andrus, Dr.
| Jno. A. Haas, Alexis Moreau and Ernest Nor
row.
For Acadia Parish-Dr. R. G.. Webb, ]. B
Richard J. s. Arceneaux, e. o. BruneT, L. c.
| Chachere and 81. W. Carver.
1t was moved by NJ. Firnberg and duly sec
onded, that this Committee meet at as early
date as possible and organize and appoint a
| Campaign Committee. Carried.
1t was moved by DR.. J. H. Walker and duly
seconded, that this Convention as whole re-
| quests the Senators elect to use their utmost
| endeavors to have Act known as "Ihe Atcha
trict Tax repealed, as 1t is an act OF gross IN
| Justice to the people;