The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-07

70 investigate the accounts Of j. Pinckney Smith,
warrant clerk of the House, with the State. Rules
a petition from r. Campbell, Of Jefferson, no.
tary public, asking for 500 for services to the
State, was here read and referred to committee on
claims.
Che HOUSE shall meet at 10 O'Clock instead Of IL.
By Morey, Of Ouschits- Providing for the
stamping or marking OF all articles Of furniture
belonging TO the various standing House commit
tees. Rules suspended aud adopted.
BY Morey, Of Notwithstanding the com.
mittee on ways and means TO report within week
on the two bills relative TO funding State bonds,
ETC.. referred to them yesterday, 9th Adopted.
By Williams, of East MISUNDERSTANDING the
committee on public buildings to visit Immediately
jackson, Baton Rouge and Alexandra, to inspect
the Insane Asylum, Penitentisry and state semi
nary amended by including all public buildings
in the State, and placing the time OF visitation du-
ring the recess Of the General Assembly, was
adopted.
a resolution authorizing the special committee
appointed 10 investigate the issuance Of city notes
and bonds under Mayor Monroe's administration
10 employ an additional clerk, Lost
BY Carr, of 0rlesns-Instructing the treasurer
of the State to pay members Of the House their
per diem before paying printing warrants.
By DeGrange, Of 0rleans-A resolution in.
structing the committee on contingent expenses
to inquire as TO the purchase Of the badges with
which the pages, porters, etc. OF the House were
yesterday decorated. Rnles suspended and
adopted.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. f
Elections and Qualifications the contested
election In the First Representative District OF the
parish Of Orleans, asserted the election Of j. P.
Hsnlon. and recommended to the House to give
him his seat.
Claims-On the petitions of widows Loup and
Hurst. who claim relief from the State on account
Of their husbands having been killed in the riot of
July 30th, 1866 Favorably; ana an act appro-
prlsting $500 for the relief Of each. Bill read
twice and referred to committee Of the whole.
Internal Inprovements-0n bill for the i'm
provement of navigation In Lake Bisteneau and
Logey Bayou. Unfav0rsbly. Report accepted
Judiciary-On the bill "extendinsIprotect to
laborers Oh plantations in the exercise of free suf
frsge." FaVorsbly by substitute. Bill read and
placed on the calender.
acknowledgement the following bills en-.
crossed: 5r -..
An act to organize parish courts.
An act to TX the compensation Of officers of
General Assembly. rr
An act TO prevent other military organizations
In the State than the militia.
Joint resolution against intolerance.
An act relative to cause pending before the
1864. ..l r
And the various bills relative to State finances
introduced yesterday, (5th.)
McCullen OF East Baton Rouge, introduced q
protest from Messrs. Zacharie and Stringer rela-
tive to the action of the House in ousting them
from their seats to which they were duly elec ted
and asked that the protest be spread on the min
ntes.
The protest was. by q vote of As to IA, returned
TO the gentleman presenting II on the ground of
being disoourteous In its sentiments and language.
NOTICES OF BILLS.
By Melvin Of Natcbitoches-Au act granting 10
+. Luchina the right to build wharf at Grand
By Gray Of ST. Jsmes-A bill relative to the
Supreme Court.
By Hedenhsn of Orleans-An act relative TO
the finances Of the city Of New Orleans.
FIRST READING OF BILLS.
By Carr Of 0rleans-A joint resolution instruct
the State treasurer to pay members warrants in
preference to printing warrants.
By Gartsksmp, OF Jeherson-An act amending
the law relative TO the inspection of tobacco.
Read twice, $50 copies ordered printed, and re.
ferred TO judiciary committee.
By Morey, OF Ouschita-An act relotive to life
Insurance. Read twice. l50 copies ordered printed
and referred to Judiciary committee.
By Gartskamp, OF Jefferson-A bill providing
Tor the appointment OF an inspector Of licenses
for the city Of New Orleans. IRead and placed on
the calendar.
A message from the governor was here received, |
Transmitting to the House O resolution OF the
Common Council q the city Of q. New 9tlssns,
the bonds. The resolution was received and re.
ierred to committee on ways and means.
Ihe sergeant at arms reported, in compliance
win q resolution passed Friday last (3lstJ by a
letter hem U. E. Hall, proprietor OF the ST Lonis
hotel, stating that he would lease the 81. Louis
aeei 70 De used as State House, for Eve years,
vi privilege OF extension for Eve years, for
20 ZOO per year. Report received,
BY Reese, OF Lafourche-A bill relative tn in.
pecuon OF steam boilers. Read and placed on
he calendar. VIZ
THIRD READING OF BILLS.
Inc bill to prevent usurpation or improper as.
off - 4
he Senate for concurrence.
an ACT relative to the removal of obstructions
= = the river Boguefalaya. Referred to COMMITTEES
Il the whole. 'S- 1
An act providing for the restoration of IN. b,rn,
ecoios OF Winn parish. Passed and sent TO the |
'enste. = IN ' W '"'
An act authorizing the State auditor 10 .mnlov
wo additional clerks and two messengers. The
louise refused to pass this bill by q majority of
An act for the relief of Margaret c. Murnbv
y, I. mouon Of Mr.. DeGrsnge, of Orleans, deferred
An act incorporating a hook and ladder com.
any IN the town Of Franklin. Isabelle offered an
menoment providing that no person shall be ex
naeo from the company on account OF race or I
oior, and in speaking on the amendment stated
IN. Lao nss5o frequently in town that the nre com.
embers. INV >Ni VIC ,
DsGrsnge, Of Orleans, called Isabelle sharn,v
oraer Tor even giving currency to such reports. |
true. 10 u''eiv | :
Bul lad on the table subject to call. b
oenste Dill relative to the taking of the recsnta
n oath. Passed, and goes to the governor. f
SENATE BILLS. o
an act providing for the selling OF the con.
cs ior all works Of Improvement in the CITY of IN
An act ordering special term of the Supreme f.
urt at Monroe. Oh
An set removing the capital of Madison parish q
m Richmond TO Delta. S.- fe
m act relative to the publication Of judicial adj NJ
easements IN French. The four bills were each d.
q once and placed on the calendar. h
In act to repeal sections one and four Of the 81
sen. Jaw relstve to judicial advertisements. or
hundred and fifty copies ordered printed.
- SPECIAL ORDER OF TIE DAY. III
! Dill relative to notaries public. Pendjno be
CONSIDERATION of this bill the House adjourned ca
III nooa to-day. m,
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