New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-01-19
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LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE.



my rHE sATIosAL LfxEI
BAros RoueE, JAN 1s.-The House met to-day
at 10 o'clock-Mr. Morrison in the chair. Seventy
one members were present
The journal of yesterda was approved.
Mr. Smart of Rapides, appeared and was sworn.
Mr.. Allen offered joint resolution upon the sub
ject of Federal relations, which was adapted.
The resolution regards the Harper's Ferry affair
as an attack BY the North upon the rights of the
1t declares that Louisiana will stand by Virginia,
at all hazards, in case Of another invasion of her
territory.
Brown. by Northern men, evidence of q deap-
seated hostility at the North towards the consttn
tonaI rights of the South, and declares that the
election OF Black Republican President next fall
will be sufficient cause for dissolution of the
Union.
| The resolution recommends the appropriation of
$25 900 to be given to the State Of Virginia to aid
in defraying the expenses of that State in lighting
| the battles of the South.
1t provides, that in the event Of the election Of
Black Republican President, the Governor shall
order an election of delegates to represent Lonisi
ana in a Southern Convention, and to cooperate
with other States in taking such steps as the cir
cunstances OF the case and honor Of the country
| may require
The resolution was ordered to be printed and
copies Of it sent TO the Governors Of each OF the
Southern States.
Mr.. Fish moved the reconsideration Of the reso-
Elntion allowing five newspapers to each member,
4 for the purpose of inserting ten instead of hve
i Mr.. j. Jay Lane of New Orleans, favored the re-
consideration Of the resolution in speech of some
i length, and the motion was carried, with the
amendment proposed.
PROCEEDINGS IN THE sENArE.-The Senate met
| to-day, pursuant to adjournment. 0.
4 Twenty-four members were present.
4 After the reading Of the journal, the President
4 presented communication containing an account
of the disposition made of the contingent fund ap
propriated for the use of the Supreme Court during
Il the past year. The communication was referred
to the Finance Committee.
Mr.. Lawrence called up the House resolutions ON
Federal relations.
the Committee on Federal Relations, but Mr.. Law
renee eloquently urged their immediate passage.
. Mr.. Delony made speech in favor of a direct
4 vote upon the resolutions.
4 Mr.. Saloman expressed his opposition to any
4 delay in the matter.
i Mr.. Lawrence again urged their direct passage,
as the sentiments of the resolutions were in accord
anee with the views of large majority OF the peo-
/ pie of the State. In concluding his remarks, Mr..
Lawrence called for the yeas and nays, and the
resolutions were coneurred in by vote of Is yeas
to 10 nays
4 Mr.. Burlington gave notice of his intention to in
troduee bill to provide for the building of an eN
1 ecutive mansion at the capital.
/ Mr. Solomon introduced bill regulating the
granting of licenses to ntnerant statesmen and
travelling agents. which was read twice and refer
red to the Judiciary Committee.
I Mr. Peterin introduced bill in relation to issn-
i ing patents to purchasers of swamp lands where
the selection of such lands have been confirmed to
the State by the Act of Congress of March Q,
/ 1857. == -
Mr. Laidlaw gave notice Of his intention to intro
duce bill to increase the salaries Of the Judges of
the District Courts of the State.
i A message was received from the House inform
ing the Senate that the House was ready to meet
the Senate in joint session, for the purpose of
counting the vote of the State at the recent cleo
4 Wbnrnun0p hn auinurnp1 IN mpa
/ the House of Representatives.
The joint resolution passed by the House, re-
| lative to the New Orleans, jackson and Great
Northern Railroad, received and eoncurred in.
4 AT o'clock the Senate met the House in joint
session, in accordance with the resolution passed
on Tuesday, to count the vote of the State for
/ State officers.
The committee appointed on the part of the
Senate to perform this duty were Messrs. Goode,
Gardere and Salomon
The committee on the part of the House were
Messrs. Waggaman, Coleman, Levy, McFee and
| Mathews.
The committee performed duty and reported as
| folloWs
The vote for Moore for Governor Is 5424, Wells
4 l55S7.
For Lieutenant-G -Goyernor-Hyan 2f,9l3, Ray
i 10 $50.
For Secretary of state--Hardy 1858, Blake
/ Is 259.
For Attorney General- -semmes 2t,ell, Durant
4 ID S67.
For .Anditor-Robertaon 25,772, Anderson 1856,
1 Watson 20i.
For Treasurer-Dulrees 25,3oT, Perkins Il, 1923.
/ For Superintendent Of ueadon-Avery 25,3l4,
i Cuney 1924.
Upon the declaration of the above official vote,
the Joint session dissolved and the members Of the
/ Senate returned to their chamber.
In the Senate Mr. Solomon gave notice that he
/ would introduce bill to amend an Act entitled an
Act to establish normal school department in con
necton with the public high school of New Orleans
and making appropriations for unexpected balances
/ for other purposes.
i Mr. Solomon also gave notice OF bill in relation
to the disposal of unclaimed merchandise in the
/ Parish OF Orleans.
On motion Of Mr. Smart, the Senate adjourned
! to IL o'clock tomorrow.
Congressional Proceedings.
i WASHINGTON, Jan. ls.--In the Senate to-day 5Ir
Brown introduced a bill providing for the protec
ton Of slavery in the Territories.
After short session the Senate adjourned.
In the House to-day the speeches and discussion;
were oi d more desultory and irrelevant character
even than has heretofore marked their proceed
ings.
i No ballot was taken, and there appears to be nj
Y prospect OF any being taken for several days.
4 The House adjourned at an early hour.
4 WASHINGTON, Jan. 18.--ln the Senate yesterday
the members proceeded to the election of a printer
The total number Of votes cast was AZ, Of which
Mir. Bowman received u andwa declared elected
III the House of Representatives u diseursire col
loquial discussion occupied great portion OF the
day.
The House then adjourned no ballot having been
taken.
The President on the speakarship.
WASHINGTON, Jan. la-The President, Atr. Brt-
chanan, in an interview with twenty mail contract
ors, said that it would be constitutional for The
House Of Representatives to elect temporary
Speaker.
II WASHINGTON, Jan. iS.--Mr. Bree2e haS declined
the Marshashn of Northern Illinois 10 which he
. had been appointed by the President.
American Colonization Society.