New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-08-09
THE CHATTANOOGA RAILROAD BILL UP.
SENATE.


AuueIsont Daconi oFhuSlui Campuen,
Coupland, Day, Egan, Foute, FRANCOIS,
Futch, jerks, E. L. Jewell, F. L. Jewell,
Keso, Lewis, Lynch, Monette, 0ffutt,
O'Hsra, Packard, Poindexter, Pollard, Ray,
Smith, Todd, White, Whitney, Wilcox, Will
hams, Wittgenstein-30.
Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. Mr.. Tur.
ner.
On motion of Mr.. Couplsnd the minutes
were dispensed with after a correction by
Mr.. Lynch.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
Mr.. Ray, from the Committee on the Ju-
dietary, reported progress.
No reports from other committees.
RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. Blackman offered the following Joint
resolution:
Be it resolved BY the Senate and House OF
Representatives in General Assembly con.
yened, That committee of five, two from
the Senate and three from the House. to be
appointed by the President of the Senate
and the Speaker of the House respectively,
for the purpose of iDquiring into the num-
ber of clerks and employees of the General
Assembly, and to report as soon as possible
whether said employees are excessive in
number, and whether or not the services OF
many of said employees could not be dis.
pensed with. -.
The resolution was read.
Mr.. Blsckman asked for suspension OF
the rules, to read the resolution second
time. ell
The rules were suspended, and the reso-
luton read. .....
On motion of Mr.. Blackman the rules
we're suspended, and the bill considered
engrossed for a third reading.
Mr.. Blackman asked for further suspen.
sion of the rules for third reading.
The rules we're suspended, and the resolu.
ton read.
On motion of Mr.. Blackman the bill was
passed finally, and adopted by its title.
NOTICES OF BILLS.
Mr.. Packard gave notice that on future
day he would introduce bill entitled an
act prescribing the time and mode of hold
ing elections for State and parish officers,
and for making returns thereof.
Mr.. Foute gave notice that on Monday he
would introduce bill for the relief of
the Carrollton Female Orphan Asylum.
Mr.. O'Hara gave notice that on Monday
he would introduce bill in relation to
the Police Jury Wards of Terrebonne
parish.
Mr.. Todd gave notice that on some future
day he would introduce bill to repeal an
act approved March %, 1866, to authorize
all persons who have obtained the proper
license, to open, and keep open at all hours
of the day, private markets, stores, or
stands in any part of the city of New Or
leans for the sale of meats, game, poultry,
vegetables, fuits, and fresh fish.
BILLS ACCORDING TO PREVIOUS NOTICE. 1
A bill for the relief of Michael McGinnis
was taken up and read.
On motion of Mr.. Ray the rules were sus
pended, the bill read second time, and re.
ferred 10 the Committee on Claims.
Mr.. Campbell called up an act to incor
porate the Loan and Pledge Association.
Mr.. Packard. on a suspension of the rules,
gave notice that on future day he would
introduce bill entitled an act defining the
duties and powers of the Police Jury of the
parish of Orleans. right bank.
Mr.. Lynch asked for suspension of the
rules to take up Senate bill No. "A, substi
tute for Senate bill No. 20, and House bill
No. 20, an act to amend an act entitled an
act relative to public printing, approved
July "a, 1858.
+ The rules were suspended and the bill
read. 4-.3
Mr.. Lynch moved to amend the first sec
tion by inserting the words "or ii already
selected as soon after this bill shall have
passed. after the word selection" in line
eighteen. "a .H
The amendment was adopted. w b.
Mr.. Lynch moved to amend section fourth
by adding after the word "squaren in line
139, the words ''for the entire term of such
advertisement. and in proprotion thereto
for any longer term.n
The amendment was adopted.
Mr. Blackman moved to strike out all after
the word proper in line nineteen of sec
tion nine, to the word ''suchn in line TWEEN.
ty.five in the same section. l
+ Mr.. Ray: Mr.. President, oppose striking
out that provision of this law. | think it is
ucCObShIJ ttuA plOl 1HCtO lH u CldSS Ol
Journals published throughout this State
that ought not to be intrusted with the pub.
lie printing. Their chief business seems to
BE- to stir up strife among the people, and to
advocate rebellious doctrines. The most
outrageous and rebeilious doctrines are
constantly TO be found in them-daetrines
in opposition to the peace aud good order
of society, and Of the enforcement of the
constitution aud laws of the State aud of the
United States. hold that Journals which
indulge IN such outrages against peace and
order ought not be permitted, with the con.
sent of the Legislature to have ANYTHING 70
do with the public printing. This clause, /
apprehend was inserted for the purpose OF
preventing such journals from being fos-
tertd at tine pubic expense.
& Mr.. Biackmau Mr.. President, the re-
marks Of the Senator from ouachita have
greatly snrprised me. To muzzls the press
that organ which disseminates knowledge
and guides public oti0ion, aud that, too, for
the distinct and av0wed purpose of elevat
ing different press | / say that | am i'm
neasuraoly surprised that man raised in a
free and enlightened country, a man who
hiss himself beeH connected With the public
press Of the State Of Louisiana. that he
should oppose the erasure of clause which
beiieveis obnoxious TO majority OF the
Sanators present. But sir. we live il,
strange times Never before HAS such Iegis-
lstian bern known aud such sentiments
fallen from the lips OF q senator Of Lou
o ana. Senators, because they stand ID the
hlAjosity. attempt to use their power to sup
press frsedotn of speech, aud o the press.
The history of this cuuntry teaches tha.
two poli,icafs parties are necessary 20 4
free governnsRt they are check
upon each other. The function OF
The press Is to expoee evil and uncover
lis cloSen font 10 the public gage.
snd for the staple Impression og opinion it
ls sought 70 take away frDfl lhe press q part
0i the usesns py which they subsist. 1s Il