The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-21

cnafter 10 De OF large dimensions suitable Tor the
vast commerce of the valley Of the Mississippi
and also foreign and coastwise commerce, II ID
therefore eminently Q work Of national import.
ance; therefore. be il
Resolred. That our senators aud representa-
tives In Congress, be and are hereby requested to
ask the aid Of the United States government for
the completion of said canal, in such form and
manner, and in such amount as shall seem to them
oper. 49,, '---- 4
In ion. nt l.
Adopted. 2 lA
Mr.. Cappbell-I ask for suspension of the
rules to introduce a resolution. -
Rules suspended and ihe following read:
WHEREAS, The Rev. Mr.. John Turner acted In
bis ministerial capacity prior to his app eminent
as chaplain OF the Senate be 1t therefore
Resotued. That he is entitled to his per diem
from the first day Of the session. and that the war
rant clerk be and he is hereby authorized and
directed 10 draw warrant in favor of the Rev.
Mr.. Turner upon the treasurer of the State from
the first day of the session. except for such time
as already paid for, to be paid out Of the contin.
gent fund Of the Senate.
Mr. Campbell-I move the adoption of the reso
luton.
Mr.. Pinchback-I move as q substitute that Mr..
Turner be allowed $500 extra compensation for
service rendered the Senate in biz official capacity
and that the warrant clerk be authorized to draw
q warrant for that amount upon the treasurer If
the State in favor Of Mr. Turner. to be paid out
OF the contingent fund Of the Senate.
Adopted.
Mr.. Campbell-I ask for q suspension OF the
rules to introduce q resolution.
Rules suspended and the following read:
Resolued. That the president of the Senate be
and he is hereby authorized to contract for the
printing Of 500 copies Of the debates of the Sem
in pamphlet form, the price thereof not to exceed
s. per page: the same to be revised and prepared
by the official reporter, for which he shall continue
TO receive his per diem for the time necessary
for the preparation of said debates.
Mr.. Campbell move the adoption of the reso-
Mr.. Braughn-I move to amend by providing
that the price per page shall not exceed s. instead
Mr.. Campbell accept the amendment.
Mr.. Lynch move to amend BY providing that
the debates shall be printed in type known as
Long Primer solid.n 40 =
Mr.. Campbell-I accept the amendment.
The resolution was adopted as amended.
Mr.. Campbell-I ask for q suspension of the
rules to introduce q resolution.
Rules suspended and the following read:
WHEREAS, In view of the faithful and arduous
services rendered by the messengers of the Senate
and of tho Senate committees, therefore,
BE az resolved by the Senate of the State of
Louisiana, That the warrant clerk be and hereby
is authorized to issue warrant In favor of Henry
Taylor and Philip Perrin, messengers, for the sum
OF eighty (ssOl dollars each, payable out of the
contingent fund Of the Senate.
Mr.: Campbell-I move the adoption Of the re-
solution.
Mr.. Anderson-I move to amend as follows:
BE al FURTHER resolued, That the Rev. Mr. Jack
son, whose ministerial services have on several
occasions been rendered to the Senate. be al.
lowed compensation Of $50.
BE ii further resolved, That the sergeant at
arms ana his assistant be allowed each the sum OF
80 as extra compensation for the efficient SER
vices In their official capacity, the whole to be
paid in the same manner as provided for the two
hrst- employees included in this resolution.
Mr.. Campbell-l accept the amendment.
The resolution was adopted as amended.
Mr.. Wittgenstein-I ask for q suspension of the
rules to introduce q resolution.
Rules suspended and the following read:
BE Il rescued, That George W. Raglan, the con.
testant from Baton Rouge of the seat of Hon. r.
II. Day, be and he is hereby allowed the amount
OF his per diem and mileage from the commence
ment of this session.
Mr.. Wittgenstein-I move the adoption Of the
Adopted.
Mr.. Antone-I ask for a suspension of the rules
70 take up resolution presented yesterday.
Rules suspended and the following read: /
Resolred, That the committee on elections and
eturns be and are hereby authorized to continue |
n session during the time thst may elapse be- |
ween the adjournment of this and the next |
ession of this Senate, for the purpose of taking
violence in the contested election cases now be. |
ore that committee. with a.view to be prepared |
Q report on same at an early day Of the next |
eceive any per diem for any day the committee |
re not actually In session; and that the warrant /
Jerk is hereby authorized to draw his W rrant /
or the per diem of said members and clerks upon |
he auditor In payment of such services, upon 1
he certificate Of the chairman Of said COM
nittee.
Mr.. Antoine-I move the adoption of the reso.
ltion.
Mr.. Braughn.-I move to amend by adding the !,
GLOWING proviso:
=" Provided q majority of the members of the
ommttee sit at lesst three hours per day.
Mr.. Antone-I accept the amendment.
The resolution was adopted as amended.
The following communication, received by the
OCTOBER 20, 1868.
lon Oscar J. Dunn Leutenant Governor and Pre,ident
the senats. State Of Louisiana:
Sri have the honor to acknowledge the re-
eipt OF a.copy of the joint resolution passed by
o b houses Of General Assembly. rendering me
nanimous vote of thanks for my efforts in repre-
enting the interests of our State at the Paris
Universal Exposition OF 1867.
I our appreciation of my duties well performed
chief commissioner and general agent from
ouisians, will ever remain an Incentive to pro.
ote the welfare of our State wherever my SER
ices can inure to her advantage.
beg, sir, you will make known to the honor
lie members of the Senate my cordial thanks for
10 honors conferred upon me.
- Your most obedient servant,
EDWARD GorrHErL,
hief Commissioner from Louisiana to Paris Ex.
position.
The communication was received and ordered
be spread upon the minutes.
Mr.. Braughn-I ask for a suspension of the |
les to introduce q resolution.
Rules suspended and the following read:
BE az resolved by the Senate of Louisiana That |
e sum of two hundred and fifty dollars (S25o,) |
and the same is hereby appropriated to Mr.. S.
Oliver, assistant warrant clerk, as compensa-
N for his faithful performance Of his duties,
rdered to the General Assembly, and that the
irrant clerk be and is hereby authorized to issue
warrant in his favor for said amount, to be paid
I'm the contingent fund.
Mr.. Braushn-I move the adoption of the reso-
ion. -.--
Adopted.
Mr.. Brsughn-I ask for suspension of the
les to introduce a resolution.
Rules suspended and the following read :
BE IL resolved, That the resolution which re- !
ired the committee on elections TO first inquire
o and report upon the eligibility of those
lose seats are contested In this body, be and IL
reby rescinded. In order that the committee :
All not be restricted. during the vacation in its
examination of both the charges of ineligi. :
ity and fraud, and be enabled to report upon o
cases before them fully at the next session of .
Senate. U
And be ii further resolued, That the number .
Witnesses who may be summoned to give tes- y
ony shall not be limited, but LETT to the dis :,