New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-03-15

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Convention met. Quorum present. Prayer by
the Chaplain.
The President submitted communication from
Can't W. c. Darymple, relative 10 his occupation
of Camp Cooper. On motion of Mr. Henderson,
this communication was referred to the Committee
on Public Safety.
By leave, Messrs: Baxter Hall, Lester, Moore OF s
Fayette, Preston, Scott and Wilcox, were allowed
to record their votes in favor of the ordinance in
relation to union of the State of Texas with the
Confederate States of America.
Mfr. Robertson, of Washington, from the Com
mittee on Public Safety, submitted the following
report:
The Committee on Public Safety, to whom was
referred the communication OF Col. @. g. FoFshey,
superintendent the Texas Military Institute, in
relation to the flag recently adopted BY Louisiana,
respectfully report, that the suggestions made may
be of some importance, but the committee not
having time to investigate the matter, from the
press of other business ask to be discharged from
its further consideration.
Mr.. Moore, of Burnett, introduced an ordnance
prescribing the oath To be taken by the officers OF
the State of Texas. Read first and second time
and referred to COMMITTEES on Constitution.
Mr.. Rogers, of Harris, introduced an ordinance
to procure additional arms for the State of Texas
Read first and second time and referred to the
Committee on Public Safety.
Mr. Davidson introduced an ordinance in refer
ence to allegiance and fealty. Read irst and
second time and referred to the Committee on
Constitution.
Mr. Stewart, of Gonzales, introduced an Or
dinance, directing the disposition OF portion OF
the personal property lately surrendered TO the
State of Texas by Gen. Twiggs. Read first and
second time and referred to special committee OF
| five.
Mr.. Nelson introduced an ordinance to protect
inventors who are citizens of Texas or citizens OF
the Confederate States Of America. Read ffstand
second time and referred;to the Gommitteeon the
Constitution.
Mr. Chambers introduced an ordinance in rela-
ton to offences against the sovereignty of the
State of Texas. Read first and second time and
referred to the Committee on Treason.
Mr.. Davidson offered the following resolution
which was referred to the Committee on Finance
Resolped That a committee OF five be appointed
with Instructions to inquire into the expedieney OF
converting sufficient amount of State securities
into cash. to relieve the State from the present de-
mands upon her treasury or to provide such other
ways and means as they may deem necessary to
enable the State to meet the current expenses OF
the Government and report By resolution or other
Mr. Payne offered the following resolution which,
on motion of Mr.. Locke, was referred to Commit
tee on Business Fl
Resolved That the President appoint standing
committee of seven, to be styled q Committee on
Postal AfRs, whose duty it shall be TO take into
consideration the condition of the mail service of
| Texas at present.
MIR. Stewart, of Gonzales, offered the following
resolution:
| Rescued That special committee of five be
appointed by the President on Frontier Protection,
| which committee shall consist of those delegates
who represent the frontier countless and that said
| committee be instructed to draft and report an
ordinance for the protection of the frontier against
| the Indian depredatons and to report fully upon
the best plan of defence against the Indian depre
| dations, and that said committee report upon the
| Ordinance for the sale of the horses, mules,
| wagons y ETC.. introduced this morning. Adopted.
| Mr. Chiffon introduced ordinance, reserying
to the State of Texas the exclusive control OF her
| public domain. Read first and second time and
| referred to Committee on Constitution.
| opDrpc rIyE. n
The resolution of Mr.. Terry, of Tarrant, propos-
ing to send Commissioners to the Border States,
being next in order, was taken up, and, on motion
| of Mr.. Jennings, laid on the table.
The resolution offered by Mr.. Gregg, declaring it
to be the sense of this Convention that as few
changes should be made in the State Constitution
as were necessary to adapt the same to our sepa-
ration from the United States Government, was
taken up and read.
On motion of MI. Anderson. of Colorado, the
resolution was amended BY adding, g ana connec-
ton with the Confederate States of America"
On motion of Mr. Chiffon, the resolution as
amended was laid on the table for the present.
The ordinance to provide for the continuance OF
the existing State Government, upon the officers
thereof taking new oath of office, was taken up,
\ read first and second time and referred TO Com
mittee on Constitution.
On motion, the Convention adjourned TIL lo
| O'Clock tomorrow. MAhToh.
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