The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-20


minished To this end, suitable provision should tie
speedily made for the support OF the charitable insttl
tons formerly in whole III part maintained at the
expense Of the State.
tis not to be denied that considerable dissatisfaction
exists with the judiciary Of the State present con
stituted. Happily, for this the remedy is with tie
legislature, and easy Of application. 1t should be borne
ii mind that the field of selection for judicial station
limited and the exceptional condition OF public
affairs when the present judicial appointments were
made had reduced it to the narrowest bounds, but
substantial injustice in consequence is complained Of
aad whatever changes may be required can, have
stated, be easily made.
It NAV, however, not be out Of place to take into
consideration whether not the district udgship sys-
TEN has been a success. In the opinion Of many Who
competent to decide such questions it
10 abolish the parish judge system existed under
the cor stitution of 1872 and to my difden conpre-
hensiou, return to that system will be universally
approved as seems to De the reputation OF an elective
Judiciary. II this be accepted admitted and think
il will not be disputed the duties of recorders could be
performed by the clerks of courts who in turn should
be disqualified from the performance of Judicial acts,
unless in the absence Of judges The election Of judges
recorders clerks, and shers, mainly from personal
political feeling rather than capacity and fitness Of
the individual for the trust has shaken public conf
dcuce in the administration Of justice, besides render
ing it expensive tardy, and to the last degree uncer-
tain. Bred TO the vocation Of agriculture, cannot
speak on this subject with technical Familiarity nor do
aim al doing so, contented If can embody in clear
and comprehensive recommendation the objections 10
the present system know to exist for your correction
Provision will have to be made to rebuild thg state
pcnitcHtiary, and to erect State house The former
will require all ncedful dispatch In selecting site
for the latter due regard should be paid to tile 5ca
Crowded i'll ventilated places should be avoided and
if need be- large and roomv space capable of admit
ting the erection in detached shape of all the public
buildings necessary for the State officers and archiyes
be provided for suitably should be obtained In THE
neighborho0d Of New Orleans The thoroughfares and
crowded streets Of great city are unsuited for such
purposes.
1t il scarcely required that I should dwell uT.on TIL
urgency Of an immediate and perfect organisation Of
the militia Of the State. This cannot with safety BE- del
E.r "a Is NJ 1,la ~,
policy of the government to maintain armies in the
States for the purpose of police The reorganization of
State, which will be completely accomplished TIP
admission of delegations congress will without
question, be speedily followed by the abolition of mar
til law within borders and the withdrawal Of all
troops required for garrison or fort purposes That
this may not happen before State force can supply it'll
place, you will, | am sure fully guard.
I have endeavored without success to procure the
transfer Of the banks Of New Orleans now under Tni-
ary liquidation from the control Of the commander OF
this department to the civil power. The banks thus
uuacCOuntably Crcumstanccd the bank Of louisiana
State bank Merchants Union Crescent City ana hark
of New Orleans. Why the military usurped the au-
horty TO take possession of these banks gulae
their administration, any more than the fer their
continued retention of them, have never been able to
know or understand AS they stand ia the relation
their creditors Of insolvent Institutions especially
refer to them so that you may take such action have
them administered IN accordance with law and the lust
rights of all concerncdyA circumstances will warrant
The present condition of the New Orleans and jack
and New Orleans and Opeousas railroads inspires
unca6incSs. Inc former ROAD unexpectedly
handed over by the military authority to the admins
tration Of few men, who had conducted it after some
fashion. They refuse to explain its affairs from the
rcGccupatOn OF this city by the national forces until the
REIMBURSEMENT Of the road by the commanding general
Acting upon the suggestions of president johnson who
considered it should be step precedent to the delivery
Of the roads to the control Of loyal directors chosen by
the stockholders the mayor of New Orleans called for
new elections by the stockholders of each company
His call was fully responded to- and directors If the
highest responsibility and reliability chosen The
old directors of the New Orleans and Jackson railroad
fearing accountability, or unwilling to relinquish their
places resisted the demand for surrender of the con-
iro Of the corporation and its affairs and appealed to
the laws to sustain them. They hold possession and
give 20 account of their stewardship.
The large interest of the State in both of these i'm
pOrtant enterprises made ii incumbent upon
tain the action Of the mayor Of New Orleans in his exer
tons to have their true present state exposed for public
information.
The New Orleans and Opelousas railroad is stl held
and by the military, who decline to reinqush il to
its stockholders unless the board Of directors release Che
government from all reclamations account Of the
enormous sums received by its officers since the road
has been in their hands.
Donations Of land made by congress to tile Opeousas
road are likely to lapse from failure of condition, 4
not attended o. our early attention 70 The roads and
ali ,onnectsd With them is much demanded
VasUu7 public works, of greater or less Importance,
as VS. the PREPARATION Of the eyees, will have to be
undcr ken by the State In connection with them the
cree N of board of public works, the adoption Of
soma other way for planning and supervising them, will
be requisite. Experiences will be a safe guide to
w plan, that Of board or of chief engineer Is
r.. preferable
ser legislative bodies that have ever before beel
-. this State have been charged with the CON
Legislation embracing many, various
r Gus subjects Upon their enlightened, just
= settlement, everything affecting the we'll
.ppiness and prosperity Of the people and
ponds. PrOcrasrnatIou IS ruin; postpouement
til.
the faithful citizen, called by AZ w and onnis-
centRroy dence to administer this iul government
watches vita altecuonate soliCtude Your proceedings
He lays great stress upon the course Of Lousana is
anxious She should take her true place in the republic