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Correspondence Of the charieston Courier.
NEW ORLEANS MAY d. Ii


l- Cerrespondsnee Of the CAarleston Courier.
NEW ORLEANS, MAY 8. ls45.
Mes.r, Editors: The Louisiana State Convention, for
the revision OF the Constitution, has been hive months IN
session IL is expected that its abors will be concluded
the present week Grestmpaence IS manifested by many
OF its members get home. which is not very wonderful
considering the time that have been absent from their
families. The Constitution will be submitted to the
people for ratification II is supposed by some that 1t will
be rejected and So after ali the me labor and money eI
pended in the of the government that the
old Constitution will be retained the work OF reforming
IL have done sgain During the last week. have
occasionally spent hour in listening To the debates OF the
Convention have heard great speeches. Every
queston nearly, gives desultoy discussion, in
which the members anxious TO express their
opinions than make display OF their talents eloquence
There IL q good deal OF what would be called talk on
most subjects, and. occasionally an argument OF
length and prciention. Mr.. Euss originally from Mass
and Mr.. Benjamin, native OF Charleston, and stands
nearly the head Of his profession lawyer would be
cousdered chase and fotcbe speakers in any deberave
assembly have not had opportunity hear three OF
the sbest speakers in the Convenlon-Mr. Grymes, Mr.
Soue and Mr.. Presion-athough have heretofore listen
cd them in the Courts with great delight They dis
tngushsd for their learning, ability and eloquence the
bar. Mr.. Soue 10 4 native OF France. He has very
sking countenance, much resembling the portraits
generally Of Napoleon. His oratory of the vshe-
meni and imprisoned order, quite Demosthenisn. Mr.
Conrad formerly senator in Congress- is often the floor
but seldom makes speech. lie usually plain
make slight amendments. General Downes ntluen
tial member OF the Convention and OF the leaders
the democratic party has returned his place in the
Convention. after temporary absence He has lately
appointed u s. District Attorney have been disappointed
An opportunity to hear him engage in any debate
Col Poster, Mr. Mayo, Mr.. Lewis Judge Guon, Genera
woder, Mr.. Garrett, Mr. Taylor and Mr. Kenner very
active members Of the Convention and speak frequently,
but briefly and always - the purpose heard Mr.. Rose
hus late Attorney General Of the State, for the first time
to-day, and upon the whole, much pleased with him.
He enjoys high reputation, which he hss well earned by
his virtues, talents aud perseverance, having ia early life
migrated to this country under circumstances calculated
20 repress rather than effort. lie has voice
OF considerable compass which he with much ef
tect In this instance he appeared speak under
excitement, being anxious incorporate into the Constr
suoo provision Tor the perpetual support OF public schools
DE said, that education ought be free the air
heaven, and extended 20 all cosses Of society," without dis
.ineton as to rich and poor This isvore Topic with
Mr. Roseus who, in the Fins; Municipality Of New Or
leans. has tsken very active and prominent part the
great school reform which reflects much credit on the
intelligence and public spirit Of this city.
The Convention has Democratic majority, and the new
Constitution distinguished by its popular features Parish
Courts, into which abuses had crept, have been
abolished and the jurisdiction OF Justices Of the Peace
has been considerably enlarged The Of office Of
Judges OF the Superior Court is limited years, and
thsy reelgibe. The salary Of the Chief Justice is
6Ked 5000 and OF the Assosisie Judges at $500
Universal suffrage il introduced without any properly quail
hcatonin voters, candidates for the Legislature Amin
dvdus 10 be eligible in the Legislature must have
been 3yesr citizen OF the United States and the same
period resident Of the Parish where 10 elected. The
Senatorial body has been extended thry.two members
and the basis Of representation this branch OF the Legs
lsure IL population difference in the computation OF
members, being made between slaves and freemen This
feature Of the Constitution perhaps, OF gu, stonable
utility Under the new system no new banks can be char
Tered, and the charter Of old Banks renewed Sheriff.
eorones, constables and other parish Ofcsp be
elected by the people The Governor also be elected by
the people, without the intervention Of the Legislature.
man fighting duel, sending challenge to fight duel
&C scting second IN one, thereby DISTINGUISHED and
can hold Office Of honor under the State gov
ernm-nf The s the with the candidate who
oden bnbe. provision has been incorporated into
de Constitution for the establishment Of a State Univer.
YIN New Orleans. This measure originated with Mr.
Eas,is. and he deserves much credit iorif.
hear nothing said In New. Orleans abouf ESTABLISHING
manufactures Of any kind Ia this State except silk ttogb
the subject much talked Of in Geogo ana Aabmaa and
cotton manufactures IN those states quite popular
profitable TO the siockhoders and increasing in number
Indeed. Lousns, with the fertile soil in the world
hsving, at present. monopoly OF the sugar nefcst Of the
United States requires novel diversion Of cppa aud
industry Of her people Into channels She il I'm the
spring time Of her YOUTH strength and prosperity enjoying
advantages any other section otho Union in the rich
productions OF her industry and IN the commercial pros
pees u her emporium. Her statesmen and ora tors
understand her position and are not little vain of II,
New Oe.ns, particularly tho American portion Of IL; 10
improving rapidly Durng the past year. many new edit
Gee have been erected. which have besued the city not
sule The streets vide snd spacious, and some Of
them very hsndsom. Chsrtres the fashionable
promenade before dinDer and between Eve and six
Se'oek N the s'efnoOn' whom the bellies and bsauX Of
zee what they sec, and perhaps, buy q little
The stores, upon this attractive thoroughfare are
fai Of ell rich and costly articles, and their fair visitor are
among the farest and mus beauifu females in the ord
May Of the Creole ladies possess rare personal
They dress with much and propfeiy end their
nsrs are distinguished by grace and simplicity Every
body here u fond u amusements. Music and danaing
are common accomplishments. The opera u a iashiona-
be entertainment and frequented BY the sny and grave
alike. Kept up very expensive scale and the Italian
copaay, performing here, is inside up Of stars some
II them Of the first and the rest Of minor magnitude bu,
al 6sd TO the spheres in which they move resuec,yey
bsye never liked the opers before and never before
seen u IN what, suppose, IL iu perfection.
lodging from the Increased number Of churches
conclude. nOurshes here Than formerly The &C.
centric and eoqnent Dr. Capp continues 20 draw arg,
housss. So does Father Mullen, the splendid ne v
Csthedfal II 81 Patneks But Dr. Hawkes. nov Ill Ih
rrss. ssd the lsdics arc l,hy dying Ia eesfsoies o
rdmrsuon accustomed by his uansccndant powers .
chsrmine vent 10 heet him preach last Sunday
Hawkes. however reed the service and did very impre.
sway B-hop Pok is lesru one 81 the best men liv.
Zee, BESIDES being very worthy and sensible theological
and vho rejects the highest honor on the Episcopacy
sa going hesr DR.. Scott the Pfesbyieris,
cstrymsn. who has high reputation. The Rev NJ,
hshslsca. Of the Methodist Church. s young divine o
mech promse. The Rev Dr. Clske forrnsriy Of Charles
80. ED die Rev. NJ. Hinton. building up eouri.hin
ssp,-s ch-rchs sreelauiine many from error u ihei
wss-. v The paths - nghteoasness. Religion maxim
prrrss- 81 ne Cfseeent CHy Its elsvang the sandan
~ es os~.. snd rendering fnorsls purer and beuei
fh,s ts.oer wusthy Of eommewgrston. Il piI,
hs~es. ths he military should su tara oct on sunds,
80 hs skosd be deespcd necessary 10 employ drum an