The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-09-10
DEMOCRATIC MASS MEETING,

DEMOCRATIC MASS MEETING,
A large number OF the representa-
tive Democrats of our parish assem-
bled at FIremen's Hall in town OH tho
I'd instant, pursuant TO a call of the
Parish Executive Committee for mass
meeting on that day.
The assemblage was ealled to ord. r
about noon..by Mr.. James Beard, and
the meeting was organized by The cleo
ton of DIR. L. r. Bernard as Chairman
and ID. L. Morgan as Secretary. The
Chairman having explained that The
object of the meeting was to select
delegates to represent the parish in the
Congressional Convention TO be held
at Monroe, October the 18th, on mo-
ton the following committee was APP
pointed to draft resolutions pertinent
to the occasion: James. Beard, II. N.
Rea, j. G. Wyly, T.J. Powell, and v.
Montgomery.
After recess of ten minutes the
committee reported The following reso-
luton, which were unanimously adopt
ed.
Be it resolved, That we heartily en-
dorse the platform of the National
Democracy adopted at the recent con-
vention in Chicago, aud pledge our
selves TO use all honorable means to
secure the election of the nominees of
said convention.
Resolved. That we have watched
with much pride the manly, patriotic
and able course of our Congressman,
Hon. c. j. Boatner; that we believe lie
has done as much for this district
as it was possible for true repre-
sentative 10. do for his people, and that
the bes. interests of this district de-
nland bis reelection.
Resolved, That we dcplore deeply
the undemocratic action of those men
who seem TO listen to the invidibus
wiles of the Third party leaders, and
to the true Democratic fold
But we denounce as traitors to our
State and TO the grand old flag of
Democracy every man who by word
or deed aids that mushroom associ-
alton known as the Third party.
Resolved, That the chairman of this
mass meeting appoint TWENTY-FIVE
delegates to represent this parish at
the Congressional Convention to be
held at Monroe TO nominate Con-
gresham. and that they be instructed
to vote as a unit for the nominal on of
Chas. j. Boatneras long as his name is
before the convention, the delegates
present TO cast the vote of the parish
and no proxies to be allowed.
After the adoption of the commit
tees resolutions Hon. y. Il. Ransdell
asked permission, which was readily
granted, TO introduce resolution relar
tive TO the Fifth District Levee Com
missioners. He prefaced lis intro
duction with few remarks that
elected hearty approval, aud presented
the following resolution which was
was unanimously adopted: -
.Whereas, The Leyee Board as now
constituted has been very efficient, aud
has given great satisfaction to the
property holders of this parish
"Resolyed, That the Governor be
requested to re-appoint all the mem
bers of the old board of Levee Com
rnissioners for the 5ih Louisiana Levee
District"
The chairman under the resolutions
appointed the following delegates:
Jas. Beard. j. NJ Kennedy, Sr., DR..
j. G. WHY, j. ID. Tompkins, Geo. F..
Blackburn, K. N. Rea, T. j. Powell, j.
S. Guenard, w. IT. Benjamin, e. w.
Constant, C. LII. Webb, Chas. Langham,
Robt. Nicholson, Jos. A. WHY. Geo.
Guief. Geo. 5. Owen, G. F. Davis, S.
b. Kennedy, Phelps Roberts, v. Mont
gomery, Jno. @. Hamilton, DIR. r. w.
Seay, r. j. Burney. A. NJ. Nelson, DIR.
f. r. Bernard.
There being DO further business the
meeting on motion. adjourned sine
die. $3.50
F. r. BERNARD, Chairman.
ID. l.. MORGAN. Secretary.