New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-02-16
Things at the Capital.

From Cur Gun Correspondent
7zt. Baron RottGE. Feb 10.
srNArE--R H. Martin President pre- tenn in the Chair
twenty eight Senators present,
Mr. Benjamin from Judiciary Committee reported
unavorabe on House bill relative to Corporations in this
State Also, act to provide for the payment of wit
ness fees in civil casesand fyoraby act to amend
article l3S Code Practice act to regulate the fees
Noares Public act for the discovery and rights of
Judgment debtors.
Mr. Kennor in behalf of Mr.. Martin offered joint
nons lnstfnotng our members of Congress to vote for
the River and Harbor Bill OF the last Congress etc
Mr. Mayo.An act to prevent the giving and retailing
of sprituous liquors to persons of color.
Mr.. McVea.-An act concerning the licensing of drink
ing houses and the sale of intoxicating liquors ,
Mr.. Richardson of Washington moved to reconsider
the bill approprating $4,000 to the improvement of the
Falls of Red River, which carried.
Mr. Declouet introduced act relative to IIarbormas
tiers Port Wardens and Pilots of Neworleans.
Several local and private bills taken up and passed
Senate then went into Executive Session. after which
adjourned until 10 O'Clock on Monday.
HousE.-7s members present
Mr. Augustin presented petition of the coorcd veterans
of 1S14-15
Mr. Connolly introduced the following resolution which
adopted:
Resolved That the Committee on Commerce be- and they
hereby instructed to inquire into the propriey and
expedency of aboishing harbor masters port-wardens
wharingers and the pilot system if they not he
abolished then what changes be made with adyan-
tage the commercial interests of the city of New0r-
leans and report by bill otherwise Mt the earliest posi-
bic day.
Mr. Scarborough offered the following resolution which
was adopted:
esolrea That the Internal Improvement Committee be
instructed to report bill giving the swamp lands to their
respective districts.
Mr. Lathrop-A resolution that our members in Con
gress be instructed their efforts obtain the con-
strucon, by the General Government, of ship canal
through the State of Florida chartered.
Mr. Curry, from the Judiciary Committee reported un-
ayorably act in relation the Orleans Navigation
Company.
Mr.. Ranney. behalf of the majority of the Orleans
delegation submitted report in of the unconi-
onal annexation of Lafayette signed by Messr Ranney
Story Simpson. fathrop. Hawthorn Price. Leeds Water
man. Campbell, Summers Fleming, Curry Lumsden and
Sever.
Mr. Ausustin presented minority report the same
subject proposing to take the sense the people on an
neNing Lafayette and providing that annexation shall
not take place. unless there is majority of the voters of
the said Municipalities in favor of said annexation =
signed by Aiessrs Costello Meehan Washeier Beverages
Autustin. Payne, Lambert. Solomon and BENT.
Mr.. Scarborough reported back to the House an act
directing to be taken of portions of the Parishes
of 0uachita Franklin, Caldwell Morehouse aud Carroll
with view to the formation of parish
Mr. Lathrop gave notice Of act to domicate notes
aud drafts rendering them liable to be sued on at such
point as the drawer may select
Mr.. McCutcheon-an act to extend the time for the
final settlement ofthe Sherins of this State.
Mr. Pricean net giving attorneys and counsellors at
law lien and privilege upon judgments for their fees
Mr. Severan act to repeal part of the article 375 of
the Code of Practice
Fleminr-nJ arr for of
debts contracted in the Parish of Orleans by citizens
other parts Of the State.
Mr.. Commandeur--an act to create Second District
Court for the Parish of Jefferson.
The supplemental bill, annexing Lafayette then
taken up and passed after three hours discussion.
On motion of Mr.. Parham the House adjourned until
Monday morning, at 10 o'clock