New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-31
Loniaiana Legislnture,

BATON RogGE, Jan. ~ 1s5I.--Ssnates-Mr Mr. SiInms
introduced resolution to adopt the Grand Leyec Of
Point Coupee by the State. Referred to Committee
Mr.. Evans introduced q resolution to fix February
2sth next as day for sine die adjournment Of the
Legislature. -tj7.a - 4. ~ ,.seIFs sssssl
M. Hyans introduced bills to amend Acts s54 and
message was received from the Governor con
tanning the report of the Directors of the jackson and
New Orleans Railroad Company. Referred to the
Committee on Internal Improvements.
Mr. Hyanls, Chairman OF Committee on Finance,
reported foyoahly Of the act to incorporate the Saw
ings Bank of New Orleans. Sa9 ~
The hill relative to emancipation Of slaves was
MI. St. Paul introduced bill relative to the pres
cription Of such actious as may be instituted under
the recent decision Of the Supreme Court, declaring
neutrality-suspicious. of the Black Code unconstitutional.
Referred TO Judieiary Committee Z. 4
A joint resolution asking anSsappropriation from
Congress for the Improvement Of Lake Pontchartrsin
was passed. ~ 34ss IF sss$4sss'
Ho,ise-Mr Wright introduced resolution as to
the time Of meeting of the House. Lies over. 80.
Mr.. Wright introduced joint resolution in regard to
deceased eminent ctizens'of the State. Lies over.
Of Second swamp Land District. Lies over .
. Mr.. Lagroue gave notice that he would introduce
an act to amend articIe5 Of the constitution.
Mr.. Haynes introduced q bIl relative to ptescrip
tion of foreign judgments. Referred to COMMITTEE on
nj. Haynes gave notice that he would introduce
bill relative to negro. traders.
Mr.. Polk gave notice that be would introduce an
act to amend article ia Of the constitution.
I UNFINISHED BUSINESS OF last SBssross-Act
relative to repoof building in the city of New Or
leans for public offices. Passed. \ 81 g8.s s.a
to be taken by attorneys and counseors of law was,
Oh motion of Mr.. Hamilton, taken up.A tis sesle
1t gave rise 20 considerable discussion, IN which
Matthews ls. I and Wright took part Tie yets beng
taken on its passage, It passed. 40 yeas mays
The special order Of the day was then taken up -
the resolutions relative to Senator Benjamin: 81
The resolutions were adopted-35 yeas, II maps
| ON motion Of Mr.. r Woodbridge, the resolutions
We're Immediately sent to the Senate and the House
| adjeurned si, y y. -s5. tss7.t is.. =
BATON RoBGE, Jan. 2s.-- Seaatss-The Senate met
at II O'Clock twenty Senators present. :
| Mr. Ryau Chairman Of the Committee onJ judiciary,
reported favorafly on the following bills !.
An act amend an act relative b Juries, approved
Toamend q The act relative to crimes and offences,
passed, March II, 1855.
i Relative to hotelkeepers, s,Ls-..s-..y5
I To repeal section 1l0 OF an act relative to crimes
! and offences, approved March IA, 1856
| To repeal article l4sO of the Civil Code. ~
1 no repeal article 1l3 Of the State constitution.
Nh. Munday Chairman Of the Committee on Claims.
reported untayorably upon the memorial of citizens
Of New Orleans engaged in the retail liquor business,
asking reduction Of the tax imposed upon them.
Mr. SHINES, from the special committee appointed
to report upon the resolution authorizing the pur-
chase of the portrait of the late John H. Harmonson
reported substitute BILL therefor, authorizing mar.
be tablet comuemorating the virtues Of the deceased
to be placed in the Senate and appropriating $500
for the construction of it. Passed.
Mr., Simmes introduced bill to provide for the.
sale Of one million acres of swamp lands. Referred
to Committee on Lands and Leyees
The following House bills were received and dis
posed oil as follows:
bill to incorporate the Washington Monument
Association of New Orleans. Passed
"A bill to~authorize the city Of, New Orleans to
erect reproef brick structure to secure the preser
vation of the public records. Referred to special
committee composed Of city delegation
After some debate on the resolution to amend the
5lst rule of the Senate, the Senate adjourned.
FIonse.--Mr. Duperier presented petition from
citizens of IberviiIe to close the mouth of Bayou
Plaquemne, Referred to Committee on Public
Lands - l,.-5..I.. - -
Mr. Brown presented memorial for the improve
ment Of Red river. Referred to Committee on Inter
nal Improvements. -
Mr.. Gordon, on Committee Of Banks and Banking.
called up bill for general system OF Free Banking.
To be printed :, -, 5s.-e..s,.s
Mr.. r, Woodbridge presented q petition of Benja-
min DeBar and others. Referred to Committee on
Propositions and Grievances.
A resolution requesting the Senate to suspend ae-
ton on the bill as to reproof buildings passed the
House yesterday. Lies over under the rule.
An act incorporating N. o. Club reported favorably
and passed.
MI Polk, an act to amend Art ll4sof constitution
Referred to Committee on Amendments to constltu-
| tion.
Mr.. suezeneau, an act relative to the Notaries
Public in New Orleans Referred to Committee on
| Judiciary.
Kentucky relative to inspection of tobacco ETC., IN
4 New Orleans Referred to Committee on Commerce.
4 Mr. Fuller, resolution calling for the amount
pended by Commissioners of second Swamp Land
District. Adopted.
On motion, the House adjourned.