The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-02-14
4tgislatitt 4roteeaings.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 10, 1856
SErArE.-Senate met pursuant to

adjournment.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Guion.
| Mr.. St. Paul introduced resolu
ton to count the votes for and agains
the removal Of the seat of Government
including those scattered about on tn
floor at the election riots in the fourt
aud ninth precincts in New Orleans
Mr. Griffin was elected PresiIen
pro tenn, of the Senate
Mr.. Sims. Of Point Coupee. oa pre-
vious notice. introduced bill to, ap
propriate 100000 of the Swan,
Land fund for Internal improvement
service.
The Senate went into executive SEES
sion. on opening the doors, adjourned
until tomorrow.
HousE.-House met nj II o'clock
II members presant. Prayer, Jour
nal read
Mr., Downs called up resolution
in reference to printing the Governors
message, to amend it by inserting 1000
copies.
Mr.. Hamilton offered an addyess
with resolutions. in reference to the
removal of Mr.. Joseph Hutiy Sheriff
Of New Orleans.
Mr.. Alexander objected to its being
read as under the rule of the House he
said it must lay over one day.
Mr.. Hamilton. said it was an m
dress and asked that it be lead.
Mr. Se'nmes concurred in opinion
with Mr.. Hamilton. The Address and
resolution were laid over.
MIR. Cannonge. offered a resolution
to authorize the committee on Enroll
ment, to employ an additional NUN
bers Of Clerks-yeas and nays taken.
Lost.
Mr.. Cannouge then asked to resign
his position as chairman Of the com
lnittee on Enrolment
A reconsideration Of tho vote was
asked Sad Mr. Dure,ior offered sub,
stitute amended by Mr.. Downs and
notwithstanding the committee to
employ other clerks as they may deema,
necessary. %
Notice nf several bills given.
Mr., Semmes moved that the sum Of
fifty dollars be allowed Mr.. Seuzeneau,
or obtaining testimony in New Or
cans. relative to contested election, in
his own case Va. A. 9. T. Morgan-
mended by resolution to allow Mr.. |
l"rgan the same amount. Yeas and |
'ays-yeas " nays 40.
Mr.. Patten, called up his resolution
4 instructions TO Senators autl Repre-
en'atives in Congress in reference to
he Naturalization laws-refcrred to
onnttee ON Federal relations.
Mr.. Va'', according TO previous no
&c, introduced a hill TO incorporate
he Howard Association of Baton
'ouge. Read second and third time
- passed.
ar Van Wickle offered An act re-
tive to the Povdras funds in the
arsh of Point referred to
nance committee.
Mr.. Downs from special com
ittee reported favorably on bill to
rthorize the Baton Rouge, Crosse
etc and Opelousas Rail Road Comp
~ to effect loan Of $4,000.
Mr.. Walker offered u resolution in
ting Clark Mills the Sculptor, to
at within the bar Of the house. G
Mr.. Jordan gave Dotice'of bill to {
crease the number Of Shcrifis in New I
rleans. =.
MIR. eyer, gave notice of u bill to
corporate the town Of Flynn. laid '
er. p
Mr. Hamilton, gave notice of bill Il
prevent persons from carrying PTS
Is, knives, slung-shots brass nuckles
:. s4ad.
Mr. s''ke moved to refer it to the q
mm;g'oe on unfinished business. r
Mr.. lIamilton's bill was referred 10 o
: judiciary committee.
Mr.. Wright gave sstice that he $,
uld introduce bill to lease the 8:
tie Penitentiary $,
The House adjourned to meet at ] 0 in
lock tomorrow.
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4 gentleman finding his servant in 'e
icated, said, "What drunk again,
u scolded you for being drunk te