The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-01-28
Legislative Proceedings.
Monday, Jan. a.. 1865.

done in the Legislature yesterday ex.
cept the election Of U. s. Senator, the
result of which we give below
Mr. Wagner nominated Mr.. John Sill
dell; s
The vote as follows,
John Slidell, "a
John Moore, SO
Blank, s
John Ray, 9
Eidel's majority on joint ballot 90.
MIR. Phillips moved that the bill propos-
ing an amendment Of the Constitution he
postponed until Thursday.
MIR. Huard moved an amendment to the
motion of Mr. Philip to the effect that the
bill be the special order for each success
sive day until disposed Of
Mr. Billiard opposed any postponement
of the question.
Mr.. Davidson moved to lay the motion
to postpone on the table, Carried.
MA. Davidson moved that the proviso
introduced by Mr.. Oliver be laid en- the
table
House adjourned to 10 o'clock to- morrow
Both Houses met in the Hall of Repre-
sentatives, when 80 members Of House an
swered to their names and 80 Senator's
Hon. P H. Wagner, nominated Hon. John
Slidell. and Hon. p Il Key nominated
Hon. John Moore Of St. Martin, Mr. Moore
rose and made the following remarks, on
his name being announced.
Mr.. President and Mr.. Speaker If this
is intended as mark OF respect, il my
a deds wish to throw away their votes on
II democrat OF the old school, Of the Jelfer-
son school--one who volunteered his SER
vices in defense OF his country in 1919,
Tuesday. Jan. 23, 1865
SENATE.--The Senate met pursuant
to aajournment---2 members present
payer by the Rev-tuion.
The journals of yesterday were read and
MIR. Ryan moved that a committee of
the house proceed to examine the site and
investigate the proceedings of the trustees
Of the State Seminary In the parish Of Rap
ides.
Mr.. Munday opposed the motion, when
quite spirited debate took place between
Messrs Munday in opposition, ant Mi. Ry-
an in support Of the same.
Yeas and Mayo being called BY several
yeas, nays Adopted.
Mr.. Keuner, without notice, an act to
grant additional powers to the Mayor and
Trustees Of the town Of Donaldsonvile.
Referred.
President laid berore the Senate, the re.
port Of the Auditor Of Public Accounts.
Mr. Hodge moved to dispense with read
ing. and that 1860 be printed.
Mr.. Hodge. an act 10 emancipate w. n.
Kelly. ReiefIea judiciary committee.
Mr., Hodge, an act to emancipate e. PHI
nor. Referred to judiciary committee.
Mr.. Levergne, ali act to emancipata
Earnest Wise. Referred to judiciary COM
mittee.
Mr.. Hebert, from she committee on In
iernal improvements reported several |
pills with amendments.
Nj. PelIein. an act to create an adition- |
il Notary Pubic in the parish Of Lafsy-
lite.
Mr.. Evans, presented petition Of the
Board Of Directors of the Minden College, |
lsking appropriation of $4,000.
Mr.. Boatner, from Committee on Claims |
eported several bills with amendments.
Mr.. King moved that senate 60 into ex-
cutive session.
Doors opened. the order Of the day being
he Governors message.
Mr.. Boatner moved the Senate sustain
he Veto
Mr.. Martell moved the bills vetoed be
onsidered separately. Carried
First bill, Nays, 90. Yeas
Second bill, Nays, -. Yeas -
Third bill, Nays, %. Yeas, l.
The veto was therefore sustained
Mr. Hodge. An act to enable married
Women to contract ard bind their phara-
hernal property.
Mr.. Boatner asl;ed leave to employ a
Jerk in committee on claims. Granted /
Mr.. TT'ldeau offered resolution relative
} the emancipation OF slaves. The yeas
nd nays being called for. Resolution lost
yeas 10, navs II.
Mr. Ryan moved that the Hon. NJ Boat
er be adoped to the committee Il, accom-.
any the remains Of w w Farmer, this
eihg the request OF the wife Of deceased
Mr.. Mundsy moved to take up the joint
,solutiou relative to mail route across
ne isthrnus of Tehuanterec "A dopted
Senate adjourned until / o'clock to- ,
borrow. ,
House met. The Speaker in the chair.
Standing committee announced Mess
5e from the Senate asking the roncur-
,nce of the House for the appointment of
committee to examine the condition of !
ie charitable institutions Of the State.
The Speaker announced that petitions.
and resolutions are now in or
ar.
Mr.. Davidson, of Livingston. introduced
resolution respecting the registry of the =
ames OF foreigners. :
Mr.. James. of New Orleans, gave no.
ce OF bill asking cur Senators and Re- !.