The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-12-05

Louisiana Legislature.
SsN,rY-Tbs body met yesterday al 10 70 clock On ao
So - NJ EInupse] yVhia ar GaTc WAS called the
chair NJ Chamb-s member eject from The district com
posed of the parishes Of Carroll and Madison presented his
credentials which referred to tbs Committee on Eec-
tons.
that Committee be appointed wait upon the Governor
to inform him that the Legis aure was Assembled anu pre-
pared to receive any communication be may MAKE
Mr. Bryce gave notice Of his intention to nuoahce
luton that the Legislature adjourn sine de on ine
9th inst.
A memorial was read from the Second Municipality Coun-
Gil praying the passage of law extend Tor certain per
sons the payment of their property Referred 10
the Committee Finance.
The Governors Message on Public Schools was then read
and referred to the Committee Public Education.
When the Senate adjourned resolution introduced by
Mr. Martin in relation to State Taxes under eonsdera-
HOUSE, or REPREsENTATWEs.-At twelve O'Clock, the
Speaker called the House to ORDER and the roll being
/ called ffty-three members answered to their names.
Messrs Winchester, of st. James, Lombard OF st. Ber
nard and Smart of Sabine elected to fill vacancies were
| sworn in.
message was received from the Senate informing the
House organization and of the appointment OF com
mee its part to wait the Governor and inform MN
that the General Assembly wasTeady receive any commu
nioaOn from him, The Speaker appointed committee on
the pant of the House for the purpose.
The Joint Committee having discharged its duty. Mr. Lee
doux the Private Secretary of the Governor appeared with
tire following Message which read, and 800 copies or
dejed to be printed
Gentlemen Of Of The House Of Representatives.
can never feel Indifferent to any thing that the
awakened sympathy forthoss whose lot it is sgh and
in other mes the privilege OF the favored few in ours,
i the right and destined to become the possession Of all
To the Of the nation for the universal diffusion OF
knowledge the nobst characteristic of the age IN which
live and from the benign operation of this principle be-
ye there can be no RECESSION The rich lessons of history
have too plainly taught that it affords the only solid tOun
which the yue and happness of the People and
the moral energy of Republican Inst utions rest Give
the people but to read and the power Of Free Press aeag
upon the mighty of public opinion: IN harmony with
the purifying doctrines Of Christianity, will emsneipate them
from every bondage and reform them OF error ncopa
tibe with perfect equality of rights, social and political
In this only, civil freedom and religious hbedy De
tuition well understood this and did hesitate to embody
line idea in that in Ian guare the letters of which
deserve TO be written gold It mperaivey demanded The
establishment of Free Public Schools governmental poll
cy throughout the Stae-this organic revelation OF sub
lime and patriotic sentiment approved by the people,
and the first Legislature that followed gave unqnaihed
sanction TO the principle and imposed an ample taA on prop
ery for its support For length Of time, the proceeds OF
suTy from whence the conservative jealousy of the Cons
tuition permits be drawn except in pursuance
ment left the infant mind of the State without access TO
these means OF edSeaon Iee PHI %fn pOSe 70 az
failed to become law; nor was any available provision
made for the maintenance OF Common Schools as they ex
sted aneuor 10 the abortion Of the system To pre-
vent the train OF evils likely to flow from surprising
event. could and the public an Tley suggested no oh
adequate remedy this side of the regular session of the Legs
ature in January 1850 than that which, IN the meantims
mghI be expected from an extra session 10 render Justice
therefore, to worthy and necesstous creditors OF the
|
State from the bghlng reproach of having public sys
tenn of education in force for period of two yeasEto resist
the power of a prejudice which at with the rec Pub
School silence the camors OF the people against
what appeared to be oversight OF the State authoute-
and TO hush the cries the children for nesmabe bless
ing often and solemnly promised them, assumed the
the Of government These considerations and Others Of
kindred import formed IN my ygdgn 9 an TTtraoIdnay
convene the Legislature in extra session is purely power
fore be observed in esoring indeed the expe
renee of extra sessions, by Federal and State AUTHORITIES in
bunde With this explanation of the motives that Induced
call you together at this time, have in conclusion
only TO recommend specific appropriation Of the fund pro-
yded by law for the support Of the Free Public Schools Of
the State and with as little delay as the nature OF the sub
jfct and the forms OF Legislation will admit
Ne0 Orleans, 4th December, 1913
PetitiOHs.-TRe Speaker presented al from the
Council of Municipality No relative to the assessment Of
the School Tax. Referred to Committee on Education.
Mr.. Rob6-Presented the petition of sundry citizens Re
tered 10 Commttee'on Education.
Mr. Witder.-The petition of Free Coored tax payers
asking for aid to establish Orphan Asylum Referred tC
Committee on Public Charities,
Mr. Naturalization of certain members of the Police
Baltimore asking for compensation for the arrest of lsaa
Phillips, accused of murder. Referred to Committee OF
r Claims.
Mr. GENERALIZATION of Tax Collector of the 7h District
Referred to Committee Finance
Mr. HalLam Petition of the members of the bar of th
' 18th Judicial District praying for the repeal of the Law
requiring the Judge to hold summer terms. Referred to thu
delegations of st. Landry and Lafayette.
Resoluti0RS-Al Noise offered resolution TO instruc
the committee the Judiciary inquire the expedencl
of passing digest and revise the laws. Adopted
Mr.. Clarke offered resolution instructing the Fnanc
Committee inquire into the popiey OF reducing the
| of The State Adopted.
mr. Noise offered resolution nstIucting the Judiciar
Committee to inquire into the propeiy of repeating muc
of the removing the Seat of Government required tn
= Attorney General to reside in Baton Rouge Adopted.
Mr. Noise Offered resolution making it the duty of tn
President of the Senate and Speaker of The House Rope
senatives adjourn their respective houses sine die
Saturday, 9Th inst, al
The rules suspended, and the question taken upo
the resolution by and when passed by
y 45to25
= Mr.. Phillips presented bill to amend the act TO establish
r Free Public Schools which referred 10 the COMMITTEE
a | on Education
Mr.. Phillips introduced bill making appropriations 70
the suppo Of Free Public Schools which referred 4
d the Committee Finance.
Mr. Connolly introduced bill to repeal the law relaw
the interchange of Judges in the 4h and 18th Judicial Dis
V tncts Referred TO Judiciary Committee.
The Speaker stated that he had received invitation 70
the House attend the funeral of Col H. d. Pere, dis
e tngushed of 1S45-which accepted and th
o House adjourned ill 10 o'clock tomorrow.
OF Senator Foote has gone to Easion, Maryland
to defend Mississippian, who is accused of tn
: crime Of murder.
IS TELEGRAPH ExTENsIoN.-It is proposed to con
ir meet SauntOn Va with the nearest point in Tn