New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-01-26
NUMBER 277.
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Earos Rouss, Jan 2s.-- House. The House met
to-day st the usual hour, the Speaker in the chair
Seventy three members we're present. Prayer by
the Res. Mr.. LinfseId.
The journal Of yesterday was read and ap-
proved.
Mr.. Alien offered joint resolution providing for
the appe5nting and giving certain powers to spe-
cial conattee to examine Into the accounts Of the
Swamp Land Commissioner.
Inc res0Mtion. which was adopted, Eires the
committee pewer to send for Witnesses, and also 10
send competent engineer % examine State
works.
Il Mr.. Beggs presented Il Inenaasfsl from tIse Di-
rectors o. the st. Mary6s Gathc1sg Orphan Boys
Asylum, which vas referrsdt to The Committee on
Charitable nstIsntions.
John Jay Lars, of New Orleans, presented 4
joint resolution inreaton to- an Adjournment from
tomorrow until Monday of next week Ito give fiIi1s
speetiFe duties.
NJ, Beggs moved 70 insert from 70 o1aerrow till
Mr. Heron was opposed to the Hosae taking
any recess for such purpose. Hp considered 4 an
useless expenditure.
length not only became It was sanctioned BY ema-
tom. but because he thought 1t important ID alow
the members Of the Legislature an opportunity of
personally inspecting the condition ofa our banks
and charitable institutions.
Mt. Phillips was opposed to an adjnnrnmens be-
cause they had fall statement of fastsR relstion
to these institutions laid before them here. Be-
sides this he believed the maiorityof die members
.ronld spend their time during the recess in anlase.
ments rather than in lo0ka after the interests of
the State.
Mr.. Levy was in favor cf an adjournment, and
gave reason that the Joint committee of the
Senate and House on Banks and Banking at their
meeting deemed it expedieIft and necessary that
the committee see that the real position Of the in
stitutionS concur with the statements already pre-
sented to the Legislature.
MIR. Arnent was in favor of a-recess because the
committee above referred to had detected some
misstatements, and because the.law requires aper-
sonal investigation Of the affairs Of these institu
tions
Mr. Gray was in favor of Mr.. Lanes resolution,
because those members who were compelled to-
visit the city would leave the capital whether
portunity presenting their views upon important
questions that might come up during their absence,
thus doing injustice to the absent members and a
wrong to their constituents.
MIR. Lane advocated his resolution in q brief
speech, during which he expressed the opinion
that one special committee might be appointed to
perform all the duties assigned to the various
committees of investigation, but as the custom of
appointing several committees US we'll as of adj
journng for sufficient length of time for these
committees to perform their duties, had been sane
toned by previous Legislatures thus far, he in
favor of continuing the custom.
After some further discussion Of the question, the
resolution was adopted.
four report does not state whether Mr. Beggs'
amendment adopted.
Mr.. Gray offered joint resolution providing for
the appointment of a committee to investigate the
affairs of the various railroads in which the State
was concerned. Adopted.
Mr.. McFee introduced bill to provide for the
Improvement Of Bayou Goula, in the parish Of
Moreh0use.
The bill was read second time and referred to
the Committee on Lands and Levees.
Mr. Bruse introduced bill authorizing the
Board of Public Works to close the Bayou Plaque
mine, in the parish of Iberville
Mr. Gotten introduced a bill to provide for the
payment OF certain fees due from the State to the
Clerk of the Second District Court Of New Or
leaFs, for services in the year 1866.
The bill was read a second time and referred to
the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Beggs introduced a bill to incorporate the
Trad Ferry Fire Company No. II. Also d bill to
incorporate the Columbia Engine Company No, 5
of New Orleans. The bills were referred to the
Committee on Judiciary.
Mr.. Levy introduced a bill to repeal article 35l0
of the Civil Code, which was referred to the Com
mittee on Judiciary.
Bills were introduced to repeal article $40, art-
Gle 500, article 600 and article COL Of the Code.
Also bill limiting the jurisdiction of the Supreme
Court in civil cases-all OF which were referred to
the Judiciary Committee.
Mr. Gould introduced a bill for the improvement
of the navigation of Bayou Teche and for the
struction of lock thereon. The bill was referred
| to the Committee on Internal improvements after
a second reading.
Mr.. Phillips offered joint resolution requiring
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| Red river for the purpose of removing logs that
were obstrueting navigation on iii: lower waters.
The resolution passed a second reading and was
referred to the Committee on Internal Improve
| ments.
| Mr.. Martin introduced bill to amend an Act en-
| titled an Act to provide a place for constable
sales. The bill was referred TO the Committee on
| Judiciary.
| Mr.. Lewis introduced bill to amend an Act en-
titled an Act to provide for the registration Of
births and deaths, approved March 9th, 1855. The
i bill was referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Mr.. Robson introduced bill to extend the pow
/ ers of the Mayor and Trustees Of Shreveport. The
| bill was accompanied by memorial from the eiti-
/ zens of that place, and was referred to the Com
4 mittee on Judiciary.
| Mr. Lamothe presented bill to incorporate
Engine Company No. 2l, Of New Orleans. The
bill passed Il second reading and was referred to
the Committee on Judiciary.
| Mr.. White introduced bill prohibiting the
Board Of Public Works from making levees on GER
4 tain bayons on Red river. The bill was referred
to the Committee on Lands and Le9ees.
Mr.. White also introduced a bill requiring the
Beard Of Public Works to put State boats and hands
on Red river. The bill passed asecond reading,
and was referred to the Committee on Internal I'M
pravements.
Mr. Marks gave notice of his intention to intro
dnce bill for the relief OF the citizens OF Bayou
Sara.
Mr. Biekham gave notice of bill directing the
Board of Public Works to send boats to the BogHe-
chittee riYer for the purpose Of removing the OBJ
/ structinns iii said river.
Mr.. Ewing introduced bill providing for the
/ graduation Of swamp lands in the parishes of Vef-
million and Galeaseu. The bill was referred to
the Committee on Paroehia Affairs.
1 Mr.. Armant introduced q bill to prohibit the
emancipation OF minors by the Legislature. He
preferred confnipg the emancipation Of minors to
| the courts alone.
The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee
i Mr. Breithanpt introduced bill authorizing the
different parish recorders of the State to appoint
deputies. The bill passed a second reading, and
| was referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Lewis introduced a bill for the prevention
and punishment Of selling and giving liquor te
| slaves in the Parish of Orleans. Passed a secont
reading, and was referred to the Judiciary Com
mittee.
i Mr.. Bemis introduced bill in relation to the mp
pointment of d State Librarian by the General Az
semhy instead OF by the Secretary Of State. Thi
bill passed, to be engrossed.
The resolution appointing joint committee t
examine and report upon the condition Of all rail
roalsin which the State was interested, was adopt
ed and sent to the Senate for concurrence.
The resolution nstructing the Committee 9
Printing to report as to the pr0prety Of letting u
State printing to the lowest bidder, was taken vi
and, after considerable discussion, was passed.
seladte.-The Senate met ut u NJ. to-day, Lieut.
Governor Hyanls IN the chair. Twentysthree men
. hers were present. PrayaEhy the Rev. Mr. Gastl'
. ton.
Y Mr. Gafaere moved the appointment Of On add
! tional member on the Committee on Banks an
Banking, to serve in tho place Of Mr.. Sterling da
= ing his illness. .
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