The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-02-12

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may be admitted to the rights Of an cleo
tor, by order of the Federal Court Of Re-
cord. by establishing the facts on the testi-
mony of persons who have always been
loyal; and establishing, in addition to the
aforesaid, that after the 4th of March,
1864, he never gave voluntary aid or com
fort to the rebellion, or any Government
inimical to the United States. Upon
establishing the above facts, and subscri-
bling to an oath that these things are true,
which bring him within the provisions Of
this act, and that he will bear true ALE
glance to the Government Of the United
States, and perpetual union Of the States
Hereunder, be shall receive q certificate
emitting him to electoral rights.
6. The Secretary Of War is author
lied to make and publish rules for
the just and true registration Of
electors prior to any election herein or
dered-the time for holding elections not
ordered in this act, the place and manner
for conducting elections, appointments,
and every other thing necessary to holding
q free election. But all persons so APP
pointed shall be electors under the pro-
visions of this act, and shall take the oath
of July I'd, and be faithful TO the discharge
Of their duties.
I. On the third Tuesday in October, un-
less otherwise ordered by Congress, per-
sons qualified shall vote for members of
the convention for the adoption Of a con-
stitution and framing a government for the
State of Louisiana, to have the qualifica-
ton required in the case Of the Governor
under this act. The number Of districts
shall be the same as now for the House.
None are entitled to seats unless they can
take the oath Of July 2, 1862. The con-
stitution shall not permit distinction on ac-
count ofcoloro or race it shall recognize the
power and duty ofthe governmenttoenforce
the perpetual unity of the States; it shall
provide that no debt contracted in support
of the rebellion may be assumed or paid.
No pension, compensation, gift or gra-
tuity may be bestowed or paid by
the State to any person by reason of
anything done or suffered in support
of the rebellion. The constitution
shall be submitted to electors quail
fed by this act. The election shall be held
under rules prescribed by the Secretary of
War, and the constitution, if approved by
a majority, shall be submitted to Congress.
8. The President shall designate forth
with an officer, of the army, not under
brigadier, to be stationed in Louisiana as
military commander within the State; and
il shall be the further duty of the Presi-
dent to place there, under the command of
such General, a requisite force to execute
the duty prescribed. Whenever the civil
authorities refuse, or neglect, or omit the
speedy enforcement of the laws for the
punishment or prevention Of crime against
the rights of any person whatsoever, the
General shall arrest and hold such offen-
der until the civil authorities prosecute.
The General shall assist the civil authori-
ties in enforcing the laws, regulate cleo
tions, and insure the enforcement of the
the laws without regard to race or color.
9. The laws Of the Council or Pro-
~visional Legislature shall be certified
to the Secretary of the Senate for con-
gressional approval. Should Congress
disapprove them, the fact shall be certi-
fed to the Chief Justice of Louisiana, and
such d~isapproved laws shall be void after
the date of such receipt by the Chief JUS
tice.
10. Until admitted to representation
as a loyal State, Louisiana is allowed
one delegate in Congress, chosen at the
FIRST election ordered herein. He must
have the same qualifications as the Go
vernon. He shall have the rights and pow
ers of territorial representatives now in
the House.
IL. All laws now in force in Louisiana
consistent with this act and the laws of the
United States remain in force until re-
pealed or modified provided no person
shall be competent to act as juror who IS
not an elector under this act. All expense
incident to the administration Of the pro-
v~isional government herein provided for
shall be collected and paid as nowdone for
the support of the present Government.
The report of the minority through Mr..
Boxer supports, by evidence and argument,
the version Of the riot given by the New
Orleans and southern press at the time
and since-that it originated in local cir
cumstances, and showed no hostility on the
part of the community to the Federal Go
vernment. 1t is monstrous to hold a whole
people responsible for a riot provoked by
~incendiary speeches. The same course
would have led to a riot in any city of the
Union. The conventionists in melting the
negroes counted first on military and then
on Congressional support. The report de-
u Judge Howell as heading the con-
spiracy and then abandoning his fellow
conspirators.
Mr.. Elliott called the previous question
on the bill resstablishing State government
in Louisiana. The House seconded the
call by 70 to 20. Here motions to adjourn,
calls of ayes and noes, and other fllibus-
tering was commenced to stave off a vote.
The House refused to adjourn-ayes, 81
nays, l26. Mr.. Elliott expressed a de-
sire to postpone the vote, so as members
might read the bill, but was unwilling 10
put it out of his hands. The House, how
ever, ordered the main ~question-S5 TO
ss-but Elliott moved an adjournment,
and it was carried.
SENATE.-The Presidents power to APP
point provisional governors was discussed
at length.
The invalid pension and post-office ap-
preparation bills were passed.
The Senate is in session tonight.
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