The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-02-02
Louisiana Legislature.

ment. Presiding, Lieut. Governor Plauch6 pres
ent, thirty members.
1Ir. Bryce submitted petition from MERCK
Menillod, {. W. C. Same member introduced an
act to enable the Governor to have the swamps
and overlooked lands selected, which were granted
to Louisiana by Congress, March ?, 1919.
Communications from the officers of the Board OF
Bank Managers Of New Orleans to j. b. Plauche
were referred to the Committee on Printing, with
Instructions to have the same printed.
Mr.. HeTrdlson presented memorial from the
inhabitants of the Parishes Of Pointe Coupee and
Avoyelles to recharter the ferry he Atchafa
laya at the mouth of Bayou des Glaizes. Referred
to Committee.
M. Bryce moved two additional members be
appointed on said Committee.
The President submitted letter, signed by G.
Wisisld A. Orauski f. A. kolomski and nj.
granted them to defray their expenses from New
Orleans to the lands provided for them in Florida
Mr. Laget, Clerk of the House, requested the
concurrence Of the Senate in an act to obtain a
daily mail from New Orleans. He further re-
quested the signature OF the President of the SEN
ate to the enrolled bill entitled An act to antho-
rize the Treasurer and Auditor to borrow money
from the Internal Improvement Fund
Leave of absence was granted TO the Auditor for
ten days.
Mr.. Batler-An act for the relief Robert z.
Hammett, reported favorably to said bill. The
same committee reported an act for the relief OF A.
Mr. BodoNsgttte- act allowing eompensa-
ton to Jurors in the Fourth Judicial District, read
first time.
Mr.. Adams introduced bill relative to the
Treasury Department, and the Louisiana Bank to
continue its branch at Baton Rouge-which was
adopted
IIr. Van WicGle--An act to change the time OF
holding courts in the parish Of Pointe Coupee. An
act to authorize w M. Prescott and copartners to
build bridge across Bayou Courtableau.
M. Dannoy-M Memorial from the Second NUM-
cpality Council, praying that they be authorized to
dispose Of the batture in front of the faubourg St
Mary. Was referred TO committee.
JOIN BALLOT.
Messrs, McWhorter and Cuvellier being in nom
nation for State Treasurer, the Joint ballot pro-
ceeded to elect an officer to FIJI said office, which
resulted in favor of George McWhorter.
The above proceeded TO elect State
Printer. Messrs. Hatch and Weisse being il
nomination, the joint ballot proceeded to elect
printer, which resulted in favor Of Mr.. Wesse 0
New Orleans Bee,
The Senate then returned to the Hall of thei
sittings
On motion, the Senate adjourned till to morrow
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
THURSDAY, January 81.
HoUsE.-The House met pursuant to adjourn
ment,
The Speaker laid before the House a petition
from Justin Regis, of New Orleans referred t.
Committee on Charitable Institutions. Also a pc
tition from Gally's Battalion; referred to Commit
tee Gu Militia. Also, petition of Theard q Nico
mede praying to be released from their contract fol
printing
Mr.. Marcy introduced resolutions requesting the
State delegation in Congress TO use their efforts tc
have the Port Of New Orleans extended to both
sides of the Mississippi river.
Mr.. Larue offered resolution delegating three
of the members on the Sinking Fund, to repair to
New Orleans and examine the condition of the
fund. Adopted.
Mr., Leroy introduced an act authrzing the
City of Lafayette to contract for, and negotiate a
loan or loans of money for the purpose Of extin.
gushing the present liabilities of said city
Mr.. .P0rker--An act to allow interest on bills
for paving due to the several municipalities o
New Orleans.
Mr.. BoWay--An act empowering the Govern
ment to select two Notaries in the City Of New Or
leans, to be deposiares of blank certificate of lie
galization also, of blank passports having the sea
Of the State.
Mr.. Barthe-An act to provide for the appoint
ment of Notaries in the State of Louisiana, and
Recorder of Notarial Archives for the Parish G
Orleans.
mr.. TVik4er-An act to amend article GA of tn
Code of Practice.
Mr.. Marks-An act to authorize Notaries to per
form the marriage ceremony in this State
| Mr. Kings resolution providing for Reporte
for the House, was, on motion, laid on the table.
The House then adjourned till 10 o'clock to
morrow
| SENAFE.-The only matter of interest that trans
PRED in the Senate the election of J. g. Bryc
as President pro tenn. and the resignation Of Judg
Nc Whorter. An act authorizing the continuance
iii office OF all public officers until their successor
are duly qualified; and resolution appointing
| Messrs. Hereford, Adams and Van Wickle Com
miltee to examine all the Banks in the State.