New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-01-30

Neh 0rlears 9ailg Grestent.
Lou,siana Legislature.


MosnAY, Jan. 2s.- -Senae.-Prayer by the Rev.
Elijah Gnion
Various bills were introduced by Mr.. Ryan; of
which one to amend in some respect the criminal laws,
was the most important. They were read and refer
red to the appropriate committees. 9s *s,
Mr.. Griffin offered resolution for the State toadopt
the use Of Morse's patent breaehloading rifle. The
resolution was referred to the Committee on the
Military. q..sy.ts. .5s. 5ys \
Mr simms presented bill appropriating 81 500 to
procure the portrait Of the late Hon. J. H. Harmon
son. After few remarks BY Mr.. st. Paul, in refer
ence to the difficulty in procuring wellexeeuted
painting the bill was referred TO select committee
composed Of Messrs. Simms, st. Paul and DeRusseS
By Mr.. Simms: a bill in reference to Attorneys and
Counselors at Law. 1.-THE purpose OF the bill is to
relieve the profession from the disability resulting
as principal or second in duell Passed through all
its readings-under suspension of the rules. .}
By Mr.. st. Paul: resolution to refer to . select
committee memorial from the citizens OF New Or
leans in which they complain against the Canal Nay
igation Company for non compliance with the re,
quirements Of their charter-ado
By Mr.. Hyams . bill to amend the law in refer.
ence to the investment of the funds Of minors. The
bill authorizes the funds Of minors to be invested in
the bonds Of the State or in bonds for the payment
Of which the faith Of the State stands pledged. Pro
vded the same be authorized by the recommendation
Of family meeting and decree Of the court; and
aienated or the investment changed without decree
of the same COURT The bill was read and referred.
By Mr.. Hyams: bill to repeal the article 14S0 Of
the civil code in reference to forced inheritance y
Read and referred.
By Mr.. Gardere: bill requiring the registration of
all qualified voters in all parishes in the State, ex
cepting the parish of Orleans. Read first time and
ordered to second reading. 6sSs. 1yEal = 50
+ By Mr.. Munday bill in relation to runaway
slaves and providing general depot for the same
bill providing for payment Of costs in prosecution Of
slaves in criminal cases: bill to amend the 10Th
ton of act in reference to the fees of clerks of the
District Courts. All read and referred to appropriate
committees. q 5H.9sissg-9 5r} - e---''aite .
From the House a joint resolution instructing our
Senators and requesting our Representatives in Con
gress to oppose the passage of the bill before that
body, to repeal duty on foreign-grown sugars ais
Mr. Griffin proposed to amend the resolution with
the words until such time as the duties all other
articles, manufactured or otherwise shall be removed
by Congress. and all articles permitted to be imported
free of charge.n8 1s SlEi 'ssf3 n sEs-.f~i
On motion Of Mr. simms, the bill was made the or
der of the day for Wednesday, 2sth inst
The bill prohibiting the emancipation ofsaves came
up in regular order. 1t was passed, by sections
| its second reading. - a5 .-'1fs - - - -s7
Mr.. Munday from the Finance Committee, reported
in favor of the bill authorizing the Auditor to settle
with certain State tax collectors. -
The report was adopted, and the bill passed on its
final reading, and the Senate then adjourned.
House.-Message from the Governor transmitting
report OF the master wardens for the port OF New
Orleans. Also informing the House that he has
signed bill to grant additional powers to the police
juries of the parishes of Tensas and Madison.
Mr.. Hamilton offered a resolution that so much OF
the report of the State Superintendent of Education
refers to the education of free colored persons be
referred to the Judiciary. Committee. Resolution
| adopted. l,...--. =. .-..=.. "a -
Mr.. Woodbridge a resolution that committee be
lappointed to test advantages claimed for Geo. W
| Morses gun. Passed. r.r=.s-
l. Message from the Senate informing the House tha
the Senate has concurred in the following bills
RESOLUTIONS
70 change the time of holding courts in the 1T
judicial district.
To re-tlistrict the State.
Joint resolution relative to Governors mansion.
Mr. Sterling, act to provide for the sale of land
of the State Referred. =
Mr.. Randall, an act to incorporate the New Orean
: Club. Referred to Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Fuller. .an act requiring the swamp land fun
of the Second District to be invested in the Stat
bonds Referred. u+n , --
Message from the Senate requesting coneurrenc
of the House in bill to appropriate 81 500 for ful
length portrait Of the late John Harmonson, CAV
) rise to discussion.
The House receded from its position relative to III
finished business. The discussion relative to the al
preparation of 500 for the portrait of Mr. Harmon
son was continued The House refused to concur.
| Mr.. Hamilton, from the Committee on Enrolmen
reported as correctly enrolled bill to provide for tn
ses of the Legislature.
Mr.. Walker asked leave to present a bill to gran
the aid of the State to the Baton Rouge and Spring
field Railroad.
| The House then adjourned.