New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-08-30

~ ~ Racen, Beares, Blaokman, Braughn.
isisl smpbeil, COPELAND, Darrali, Day. Egan, |
n Oute, FRANCOIS, Futch =, l. Jewell P E. T.
#sxter, Pollard, Ray, Smith, Thompson,
a odd Whitney, Wilcox, Williams and Witt
. #enstein-2S.
ans Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. Mr.. Turner.
Oh On motion of Mr.. Ray, the reading OF the
NV " hlnutes was dispensed with.
NV STANDING COMMITTEES.
tSs Mfr. Ray, from the Committee on Judicia-
I p'I u reported fayorably upon an act relative
'sss attachments.
n II Substitute for Senate bill No. 100, an act TO
AH'p sempt parties from giving security in Ger
bin Injunction cases.
I Nj. Ray, from the Finance Committee,
-Nsported favorably upon an act to exempt
S;ap I'M Mutual Aid and Benevolent Life In
yrisurauce Association of Louisiana from tax
eanSh sion.
SSsassE Nj, Smith, from the Committee on Fec
mbs MINIS and Returns, presented a majority re-
uata III in the case of P. B. s. Pinchback, con
IN &estpg the seat of E. L. Jewell, favorably to
! II ~ n, M. Pinchback.
i Mr.. Campbell have information that
A,encrals o. 0. Howard and Edward Hatch,
4 Hfshe United States army, are present in
.--ssh;s ball. l move that they be invited to
hu hats on this floor.
on Adopted.
4 III Generals Howard and Hatch entered, and
4 ssy lated themselves.
iced message from the Governor was re.
Cana sived.
rrslst RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. Blackman: offer the following reso-
" sV.t q Aation:
JONI WHEREAS, The question is often raised be-
az, xore the Committee on Election and Returns
1 ;s ssto whether or not the laws, now on the
tarty htute books in reference to contested cleo
afore sns are in force in the State and should be
;ot,Ts Dmplied with. Therefore, be 1t
Resclued, That all petitions in which this
Question Is raised by any party be referred
10 the Judiciary Committee for their deci'
N" Mr.. Smith: move to lay the motion on
IaI be table.
Hor;iy Mr.. Braughn; call for the yeas and nays.
Jed Ct The yeas and nays were ordered, resulting:
! All Yeas: Campbell, Francois, Kelso, Lewis,
tT NV Hara, Poindexter, Pollard, Smith, Whit
S6S T&ey Wiliams-10.
II Nave: Bacon, Blackman, Braughn, Day,
ny ~ gan, Foute, Futch E. L. Jewell. Packard,
ildins ay, Thompson, Todd, Wilcox-13.
own q, The motion to lay on the table was lost.
orleans Mr. Campbell: move to postpone the
,th III solution indefinitely.
* s, run Mr. Braughn cali for the previous ques
yE.ss .s
said N fhe previous question was ordered.
nee sef Ia Mr. Blackman: cali for the yeas and
Y 6a AS1 sys.
4 siztN Yeas: Campbell, COPELAND, Darrall, Fran
n ln BIZ, Keso, Lewis, 0Hara, Poindexter, Pol
ted d I'D, Smith, Whitney, Williams, Wlttgen-
1isre tein-l3.
{ e PrS ri Nays: Bacon. Blackman, Braughn, Day,
befofd gan Foute, Futch E. L. Jewell, F. L.
ted SIX eNell Ray, Thompson, Todd, WilcoX-lS.
Ate vote.
Il. The President; Considering that when
cans appointed the Committee on Elections and
LatsAaeturns, / believed them competent to de-
u nun ds Of questions brought before them, |
aRlsSs III vote to postpone indefinitely.
I:s The resolution was postponed indefinitely
g, Mr. Bacon: offer the following resolu-
r Sos + ion:
s shIiRa NHBREAs, Accusatory rumors have been
sins bread throughout the city of New Orleans,
: "a ID have obtained currency in the
q ers VI eunigy, charging members of the
MISC Houses of the General Assembly
ndees Rith having received brides and promises OF
hsoST rpee for their official action or non-acuon
mess reference so matters of public duty, and
e. ether improper practices in their legisla-
bpoe1 Whereas, II Is the duty Of the Senate to
if,ss1s Indicate the character of its members II
'10+' elsely accused, and to purge itself OF them
ehey be guilty; and
whereas. These rumors, though not in
~ ssss ngible form, are yet susceptible OF 1nves'
- cation, therefore
I e e. ResolUed, That a committee of =, whose
I IA uty it shall be to diligently Inquire what
o. N SENATORS have been accused Of having been
FOSa duced by promises of reward to lend their
III n dcal influence to any individual interests
.chana# to withhold their opposition to others,
mae TO the truthfulness thereof, and for this
MI arpose they shall have power to send for
vii ersons and papers. and to examine all such
sita1 eely respecting the same, and to report
y oll e evidence aud their conclusions thereon
sisHsE this Senate for its further action.
~ noa Mr.. o Eiara: offer the following amend
#ant b
u on Il Be It further resolved, That said commit
irsd q IL be empowered and instructed to inquire
nsa hat Senator or Senators made propositions
certain other Senators to withdraw al
Expedition to the passage OF the Pruning
rlsals Hnhng be given by contract to certain
T,1ss sn,ocratic paper, published in this city.
,ARA NJ. Lewis: move to lay the whole mat
u III aE 1h the table.
~ sns ~ NJ Bsaughn: | call for the yeas AM
:. sg 4 lsa
ssssDDIS. 9he yeas and nays were ordered, result
toTis- PC:
3 a. nsls eas: Beares Campbell Darral, FRANCOIS
Ga RRiA, Pollard, Smith, WILCOX, WI
,sitsd Tesa. Racon. Blackman. Braughn, Day
M "a Ed ssHs Foute, Futch, E. 1. Jewell, +.
3 inchA isMelI. Kelso. OiHara, Ray, ThompseI
! me- II qad. whitney, Wittgenatein--l6.
tire me motion to lay the whole matter on tn
I'd. oHaras amendment was the
?, dspted.
lean. II. smith: offer the following amen
Fais Hhl:
W Of Resolued further, That the committee
Il faan. I'D empowered TO inquire whether al
in,yy. tsAemher of the Senate offered Senate
~ A1nev or other consideration OF intere
reliant. Influence their votes upon any cases
IN ~ s 81 anteated elections. e 4f
+ p. dAys ~ Adopted.
Nj f. L. Jewell; offer the foliowi
IA former mel snendment:
15dls HI And that the committee be taffner
!, ~. shucted to examine into the report that
Is tbs Ember 10 this Senate is an escaped cow
leY fsl Il the penitentlary, to report his name a
lots Of v,caa If Conviction and method