The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-03
LOUISIANA.
the Reconstruction convention-The E5acr-
t'oani systrm--Tnx ation 10 be Resorted 70
to Pay the Delegates.

Ehe Reconstruction Conyention-The E5acu.
tionM characterization 10 be Resorted 70
10 Fay the Delegates.
NSw oaIEAss, Dec. 2, 1857
Section four of Mr WIckliae's educational ordinance
which was referred on saturday, Ia as follows
No person shall establish private school unless licensed
Institutions The Lessasure 20 shah make laws
this enactment. 49,
some member to-day offered an ordinance having in
view tho rssng Of funds to defay the expenses of the
Convention by direct taxation real and personal
property above the Value Of $2O0 also upon cangs
PROFESSIONS, and By poll tax, all taxes 10 be paid in
OF board OF three collectors In each par OF municipal
district collection 70 commence within thirty days after
the passage Of this act, with ton days notice.
Section ton OF this act empowers collectors with all
necessary authority 70 enforce the collection OF taxes
summary process, authorizing them 10 seize and sell all
property at auction after ton days notice. Also giving
them power 70 call out posse comitatus and imprson
any one interfering with them.
Of courts throughout the Stare are hereby forbidden 10
interfere with said collectors In the discharge OF their
duties under this ordinance by any legal what
ever under penalty impeachment and ane or imprson-
ment
Section sixteen says-No privileges, exemptions or
prescriptions % heretofore established by law, shall
have any force against the provisions OF this ordinance
All rights credits and titles shall be liable to seizure for
collection Of the taxes herein levied all laws heretofore
and now force to the contrary notwithstanding.
Section seventeen provides for the appointment OF
TO decide all difcucs arising from the enforcement
Of this act, whose decision shall be npai
The ordinance referred to the Committee Con-
tingent Expenses.
resolution offered that the members or the Con-
vent:on receive eight dollars per diem and the
mileage members OF the State Legislature, compen.
sason to cease at tho expiration Of thrly daya The
resolution was laid over.
resolution was offered recommending General Han.
cock TO remove from ofhce all men dsfranchsed under
the Reconstruction laws urging he appointment OF loyal
citizens 10 their places Laid over under the rule
The resolutions offered last Saturday to ratfy the
levee bonds came up and, after discussion, post
poned was herceiy opposed by the extreme radicals,
on the ground II was an attempt to endorse rebel egs
lation and compensate rebel planters.
Tho following order has been issued by General
HEADQUARTERS Firm MILITARY DISTRICT, I
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. q 1867.
Paragraph two Of special orders No los, fourth cur
rent series from these issued by Bevet
Major General J. A. Mower, appointing King Cutler,
Judge Of the Second Judicial District Court Louisiana
In place OF A. Cazebot is hereby revoked that ONCE is
Major General HANCOCK.
w. J. MITCHELL, Brcvet Lieut. Colonel A. A. A. q.
Paragraph ! Of Special Orders No. l97, from these
headquarters, dated November 90 1867, issued by
Brevet Major General Mower, removing from Office
Smith Izard Aid to the Chief Of Police Of this city,
appointing In hts place Porter V. Perkins, Ia hereby re-
voked
headquarters dated November g. 1857. removing from
Office Lieutenant Donnall, OF the police and appoint
ing Angelo v. Ward In his place. u hereby revoked.
II any charges or allegations are presented against
the officers who renstated by this order, they will
Be considered BY the Mayor and Police Board 70 whom
Bv command Of Major General HANCOCK
w. G. MITCHELL, A. A. A. q.
The order revoked by tho above was issued on tho
morning Of General Hancock's arrival
Archbishop Odn had 0 gratifying reception from tho
clergy and aity OF the diocese yesterday The proceed
ings were very impressive General Hancock and staff
present,