New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-03

Mr. Blackman thought it was premature
to call up this joint resolution at the
present time. II Is presumed, suppose, by /
the Senator who offers this resolution that
this body is now organized in accordance
with constitutional law. But with due
respect to his opinion think the proper
course is now to proceed to an organization.
On Monday last the President exacted the |
test oath contrary to the express orders of
the authority under which We are acting. |
If the Senate now passes the Constitutional |
amendment its action will be null and |
void, and the courts will so decide |
when the question is brought before them. |
If the Constitutional amendment is thus |
adopted by body illegally organized, the |
action of that body will not be recognized |
by the judiciary. Nothing is lost but every |
thing gained by deferring this question |
Hntil the Senate is properly organized.
The Chief Clerk of the House of Repre- |
sentatives appeared with message that
the House was fully organized, and ready |
to proceed to business.
Mr.. Blackman renewed his argument |
against the present adoption Of the Constr
tutional amendment, and moved that the
Senate go into permanent organization by
,electing Secretary.
Mr.. LYNCH believe the motion of the |
Senator from Claiborne is not seconded.
will not now reply to his argHment-it is
simply matter of opinion. AS to the or
ganization of the Senate l believe it was
legal. A quorum sustained the Chairs de-
csion, and we can not nullify the action
then taken. I desire, however, to withdraw
my motion, and move the appointment of
committee of two to inform the Governor
of the State of the permanent organization
of the Senate and House, and their readi-
ness to receive any message he may have to
communicate.
The motion was adopted. s
The President appointed as the committee
Mr.. Lynch of Carroll and Mr.. Ogden of
Orleans.
| Mr.. Ogden said he did not consider the
Senate permanently organized, and asked
for information whether he could consist
emily act as one on that committee. He did
not decline to act; would wait on the Gov
ernor with pleasure, but asked for informa-
| tion.
Mr.. Lynch thought the Senator was of
age, and able to decide for himself.
| Uaughter.) a-rC.
Mr.. JEWELL rise to question of priv.
ilege-to make personal explanation. On
the first two days of the session of this body,
while laboring under great excitement, /
was guilty of conduct which now think
was unbecoming Senator of the State of
Louisiana. Inasmuch as l have seen
disposition on the part of our opponents
to manifest little spirit of concession and
justice, am ready and willing to meet
| those concessions halfway. On those
occasions felt thatlaw and order had been
| set at defiance, and a dangerous precedent
was being established which, if allowed to
take it's course, would lead to countless
injuries. | was unable to avoid giving
utterance to feelings OF Indignation, and
in so doing / may have transcended the
bounds of propriety. But call the Senate
to witness that my remarks were free from
aspersiOns upon any members of the Senate.
| WAS more particularly indignant at the
rulings of the Char which telt were con-
trary to the sentiment of a majority of the
member present, and felt that we were
excluded contrary to law and parliamentary
usages. lam now free to confess that was
guilty of improper conduct and perhaps OF
harsh language, and desire now to make
an apology therefor.
The President-The remarks of the SEN
atQr seem to show a magnanimous feeling
on his part, at the same ime that they re-
fleet somewhat upon the Chair.
| Mr.. Jewell-Upon the ruling of the Chair.
The President-The gentleman has stated
that the Chair ruled against the sentiment
of majority of the Senate. That is a mis-.
take. The action of tue majority has shown
that his rulings were approved. But am
happy to perceive that there is now feeling
of harmony, and trust that it will continue.
Mr.. Bacon hoped that applause would
hereafter be suppressed by the presiding
officer. In deliberative dies, and espe-
cially Il Senate, no expressions of approba-
ti0n or disapprObation should be permitted.
A motion to draw for seats was tabled.
Mr.. Lynch, from the committee to wait
on the Governor, reported that the Gov
ernor had no communication to make at
present, as he was only a military Governor
of the State. As soon as the State govern.
ment is fully organized the Governor will
make such communications to the General
Assembly as may be necessary. '-''
Mr.. Anderson moved the adoption of the
report, which motion was adopted. ...
Mr.. Jewell said in the absence of any
expression from the lower House as to the
kind of government we are acting under,
and as the report of the Committee to wait
on the Governor indicated we were un der
military authority, he would suggest the
propriety of appointing joint com mittee
to wait upon General Buchanan, and in.
form him of the organization Of the two
Houses. ' -l $500 .'
The motion was seconded. a1r af
Mr.. Ray moved to lay the motion on the
table, gE .=
The President said no motion was made,
simply suggestion. Is rrr-.- .,.
Mr.. Ogden moved that copy of the
rules be served upon the Senate.
The President said the Senate was in
possession of one copy.
The President ordered the rules read. Z
The rules having been read Mr.. Ray
moved reconsideration Of the vote by
which they were adopted. al
A division was called for, resulting in
, yeas Is, nays II.
The Senate ordered 100 copies of the rules
, to b. printed, with constitution app pended,
: Mr. Wittgenstein gave notice that to-
morrow he would present resolution fol
an amendment Of the rules.
Mr.. Campbell gave notice of the protest
of the Hon. Mr.. Gray against The sitting Of
A, B, Bacon as q member of the Senate from
the Fourth Senatorial District.
Mr.. Lynch moved the joint resolution
adopting the fourteenth amendment be
taken up and read for the frat time.
+ The motion was seconded.
Mr.. Blackman moved to adjourn, which
motion was lost, division being called for
by yeas IA, nays 10. - rs g.. .r...e
, Mr. wittgenstein moved the adoption o
. the Joint resolution upon its arst reading