New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-12

that of the Northern States, East or West,
| and hope that progress will continue until
| everywhere throughout this land intelli-
gence will be respected, whatever the color
Of the skin. Not that l claim intel.
| ligence for myself, but hope that by your
assistance and kindness toward me and my
race to prove worthy of every advantage
bestowed upon us. There is no one present
more anxious than am to see the State of
| Louisiana restored to the Union-not as it
was, but as it is. Previously she was in the
| Union, and said to be free State govern
ment; but her freedom was confined to one
class. Now she is going in under a repub-
lican form of government, granting civil
| and political rights to all men.
As TO myself and my people we are not
seeking social equality; that is thing no
law can govern. We all have our prefer
ences. We all wish to select our associates,
| and no legislation can select them for us.
We ask nothing of the kind. We simply ask
to be allowed an equal chance in the race of
! life; an equal opportunity of supporting
our families, of educating our children, and
of becoming worthy citizens of this govern.
ment.
l am truly happy that we are about to
return into the Union, for l as much as any
of you object to military rule. 1 believe
that there is ability enough in the State to
govern our own affairs, and / believe
| that harmony will exist among US
to such an extent that no interference of
military power will be necessary on the
part of the general government.
Gentlemen, l thank you for the kind
courtesies and the leniency you have ex-
tended toward me. If any action of mine
has been considered arbitrary, | hope that
feeling will be removed and that the Senate
| will believe | acted under my conscientious
convictions of duty, for my sole object has
been to act justly with all men. Certainly
| shall use my utmost endeavors TO preside
] INN mi lJ- 10 n
promote harmony aud dignity in its delib-
erations.
MOTIONS.
Mr. Ray moved that Senator Day have
leave of absence until Tuesday next.
Adopted.
of the day be called and taken up at one
o'clock P. NJ. each day.
The motion was adopted after an amend
ment that the time of the day should be at
half-past one o'clock P. NJ.
Mr.. Bacon moved that the previous
question" be not hereafter used in the
Senate.
After some debate, upon motion of Mr..
Blackman, the subject was laid upon the
table.
RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. Campbell gave notice that on Monday
next he would introduce resolution pro.
Viding for the appointment of committee
OF JnIeG DeudLOTs 10 inquire anu ItpOII "
the Senate the names of the sufferers of the
massacre of July 80, 1866, and the disposi-
ton made of the dead and wounded by the
municipal authorities.
Also, a resolution providing for the ap
pointment of a special committee of three
Senators to inquire into the prevalence of
lawlessness and crime throughout the State,
reporting thereon as soon as practicable.
Also, a resolution, that in honor of the
martyred dead who fell on the thirtieth
July, 1866, both Houses of the General AS
sembly adjourn over from the twenty ninth
July to the thirty-frst July, and that they
recommend to the citizens of this State the
observance of that day by the performance
of suitable ceremonies in respect to the
memory of those who laid down their lives
in the cause of liberty and equal rights to
all.
Mr.. Todd gave notice that he would on a
future day introduce bill for the relief of
Charles o. Hardy and A. F, Wrotonw wiski.
Mr. Egan asked leave to introduce bill
to organize parish courts and to define the
duties and powers of parish judges.
On motion of Mr.. Ray the rules were sus-
pended, the bill put upon its first and sec
ond readings, and referred to the Committee
on Judiciary.
Mr.. Packard asked leave to introduce a
bill entitled Gan act to prescribe an oath OF
Office
The rules were suspended, the bill put
upon its first and second readings, and re-
ferred to the Committee on Judiciary.
, Mr.. Ray asked leave to introduce bill to
incorporate the New Orleans Elevator and
Warehouse Company.
The rules were suspended, the bill put up
on its first and second readings, and re-
ferred to the Committee on Judiciary.
} Mr.. Wittgenstein introduced a bill to re-
! peal an act entitled "An act to authorize
planters and farmers to furnish their freed
men and other employes with articles of
| mn hon nit q al
ties of retail merchants approved March
} 81, 1866.
No action was had upon the bill.
} Mr.. Ray asked leave to introduce bill
relative 70 the First and Second District
| Courts for the parish and city of New Or
, leans.
The rules were suspended, the bill put
, upon its first and second readings, and re-
ferred to the Committee on Judiciary,
D Mr.. Ray asked leave to introduce bill
5 entitled "An act relating to the trial oi
= contested election cases.n
' The rules were suspended, the bill put
!. upon its first and second readings, and re
| ferred to the Committee on Judiciary.
/. Mr. Ray asked leave to introduce bill
+ entitled IAN act to transfer all cases nov
. pending before the courts of the State undel
the constitution of 1864, to the courts ere
f ated by the constitution of ls6s.ns
t The rules were suspended, the bill put
: upon Its first and second readings, and re-
a ferred to the Committee on Judiciary.
/. Mr.. Smith gave notice that he would in
j. | troduce a resolution to increase the number
? of Pages from four to six.
Mr.. Poindexter gave notice that he would
{ introduce bill providing for the organiZa
! ton of a temporary volunteer militia.
r Mr.. Campbell called up the bill to incor-
!. porate the Commercial Bank Of New Or
! | leans
After some debate the rules were sus
} pended by a vote of yeas Is, nays l; the
| Dill passed on its second reading, and was
referred to the Judiciary Committee.
! On motion of AIr. Jewell the Senate ad.
? journed.
! In the Senate on Thursday the following
debate was had upon the police bill:
Mr.. Blackman spoke at some length, op.
posing the passage of the bill. He said he
did not oppose it in any factions spirit, but
3 yesterday a motion to print the bill was de-
teated, and consequently Senators had NO
means of judging of its merits or dement's.
: To-day the previous question is made use 5i
I to shut off discussion, He regarded the bill
as one gotten up for political purposes, and
J he should oppose any partisan measure,
whether emanating from his own or an y
, other party. rss-.#
Mt. Jewell followed Mr.. Blaokman, and
said the bill was intended as q re-
i buke to the people of New Orleans,
and gave unlimited power to the Governor
He was opposed to making him or any
body else q dictator; and he would say,
openly and dehantly If necessary, that the
peODle of New Dreams Would never submit