Alderma` Duffel moved to close nomnina
tions, but Alderman Noel wishing to make a
nomination, Alderman Duffel withdrew his
motion, and Aldermn Noel nominated Law
rence Carriere. Alderman Johnson nomina
ted Nathan Hays.
Nominations being closed, the Mayor sta
ted he would like to kmne the character of
the nominees as to bravery, good behavior,
etc., saying it required a mlan of strong
nerves and unimpeachalde bravery to Le a
Constable.
All the members who made nominations
withdrew them except Alderman LeBlane,
whereupon the Mayor alppointed the Secreta
ry as teller to decide who was chosen, who
decided that Amade Rougeaa was unani
mously chosen, there being no dissenting
voice.
The wharf question was brought up. and
on motion of Alderman Duffel, the following
committee of three was appointed to examine
the wharf and ascertain what repairs are ab
solutely necessary, and the probable cost of
the same, and report at the next meeting of
the Council: Aldermen Duffel, LeBlanc and
Johnson.
The Conunittee on Finance reported favor
ably on the bill of M. Tobias, referred to
them at a previous meeting.
The Council adjourned to meet next Mon
day, Dec. 11th, at 4 o'clock P. M.
A true copy: W. G. WILKINSON,
Secretary.
100 ILaabrerl !
To work on the Levees. Apply to V. E. M.
Anderson, at the Acadia St.re, right bank,
St. James parish, or at Lacroix's levee, three
miles below Donaldsonville.
Resolutions (
Adopted by the Republican State Con- T
vention, August 10th, 1871.
RESOLVED, That we declare the Republican
party of Louisiana in full sympathy with the
uational Relublican party ; that we indorse
the platform of principles laid down by the
Chicago Convention.
