New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-02-15
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENcE.
Louisiana Legislature.

Louisiana Legislature.
BATON RouGE, Feb. 14.-The House met at ii
O'Clock this morning. the Speaker in the chair.
SeyeTty-siX members answered to their names.
Journal read and approved.
Mr.. Beggs introduced bill to appropriate the
sum Of 100000 for the purpose Of eTying, drain
ing and reclaiming the swamp lands in certain
portions of the parishes of Orleans and Jefferson.
The Senate met at IL o'clock, President Hyams
in the chair. Nineteen members were present.
Prayer was offered by the Rev. Mr.. Dearborne
The Clerk commenced the reading Of the journal,
when, on motion, the further reading of the same
was dispensed with.
Mr.. Shadburne introduced a bill to incorporate
Roundaway Bayou and the Vidal and New Garth
age Pankroad Company of Madison Parish.
Mr.. Deony offered resolution to employ Sam
ue Walker an artist, to paint full length portraits
Of Jackson and Calhoun.
BATON Rouge, Feb. 14.--In the Senate to-day
Mr.. Hough introduced a bill relative to the rate Of
interest. The bill was referred to the Committee
on Judiciary.
Mr.. Phillips introduced bill relative to the pro-
scription of Judgment. Referred
Mr.. Gottrell moved that the reading Of the jour-
nal be continued and finished Carried
Mr.. .5mart, on behalf Of the Committee on Claims,
reported unfayorably the bill for the relief Of Geo.
White, Of st. Landry parish Also the bill for the
relief Of w. B. Babin, of East Baton Rouge.
Mr.. Smart introduced bill to amend the eighth
article of the Constitution. Referred to the Com
mittee on Amendments of the Constitution.
Mr.. Delony offered resolution to employ Sam
ue Walker, an artist to paint full length portrait
of Henry Clay.
Mr.. Hunt presented memorial from the students
in the law department of the University of Louisi-
ana to secure the advantages of library; referred
to the Committee on Judiciary
Mr.. Hunt introduced a bill relative to the law
department Of the University, Of Louisiana; re-
ferred to the Committee on judiciary.
The bill to amend and reenact the act relative to
shipbnilding was opposed by Mr. Lott, on the
ground of making determinations between the two
systems of labor.
Nv, a1-nro IA Ia4 ;,,
creasing the resources and Strengthening the power
of this commercial community, and to insure the
independence of foreign States.
Mr.. Pearce said-Have not the members of this
body for some time past been looking for the expi
ration of that law?
Mr.. Lawrence favored the encouragement of
the home manufacturers mechanics, and nrtizans
generally. Texas pays bonus eight; he moved to
amend by inserting eight.
Mr.. Tucker said he did not care about the eight,
six will be sufficient.
Mr.. Lott said the recent Harper's Ferry invasion
warns us to beware of the employment Of North
ern emigrants.
Mr.. Delony saidI offer the following amend.
ment:
:" Be it further provided, that by the provisions
of this act, any bonus offered shall extend only to
persons native Of the Southern States, and those
acciimatedb by seYenyears residence in said States
Mr.. Pearce moved to lay the amendment on the
table,
Mr.. Hunt said he would like to hear the frs
section.
The section was then read.
Mr.. Shadburne moved to make it the special or
der of the day for Monday next. which was carried
Mr.. Ladlaw moved for an executive session.
After some time spent therein, the doors wer
re-opened
In the House to-day Mr.. Heron, in behalf of tn
Committee on Judiciary, reported back with re
commendation that there be referred to the Com
nittee on Propositions and Grievances the follow
ing blfs
The bill providing for the departure Of eertai
classes Of free eoered people of African descent
| Also, the bill 10 provide for the registry of d
| aots OF marriages executed in the City of Nes
! Orleans.
Also, the bill to require the registry of the net
I wife and husband.
/ On motion, the bills were referred TO the aboE
named committee.
Congressional Proceedings
4 WASHINGTON, Feb. li.--In the Senate yesterda,
no business was transacted, owing to the announce
/ ment of the death of Senator Braderck. Eaiogses
II upon the character Of the deceased Senator MeFs
/ pronounced by several Senators, when the usna
Il resolutions of respect offered, and the senale
i adjourned.
Later from Northern MEXICO
{ WAsufsGroN Feb. 14.--Alajof Paetpss. OF Ihe
Army, hns arrived here from Noftssfh n Mexiea,
and reports that 500 men, supposed from tneII
appearance to be robsers eainhs themselves lag
4 nbayane were marching from Durango towards
4 T,h;hnolna, Tho Governor of Chihuahua had senl
Fl TO M Pasn for rifles. 2