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Levisee, and Orlando H. Brewster.

On motion of Peter Joseph, J. Henri Birch, was elected to preside, and on motion of Oscar Joffrion, Morris Marks was appointed Secretary.

On motion of Lionel A. Sheldon a recess was taken till the hand of three thirty P. M. When the electors re-assembled.

On the role being called it was found that Aaron B. Levisee and Orlando H. Brewster were not present, At the hand of 4 P. M. the said Aaron B. Levisee and Orlando H. Brewster having failed to attend, the electors present proceeded to supply such vacancies by ballot in accordance with the staute of the State of Louisiana in such case made and provided, which is his words and figures as follows:—