The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-07
STATE LEGIsLATURE.
TEIIRTY-FoURrH DAY.
Senate.


Lieutenant Governor Dunn in the chair. I'D
A full quorum present. n1as.
Prayer by Rev. Mr. Turner. I'd 81. -r.f so Is
The reading of the minutes was dispensed with.
.a STANDING co,fxrrTEEs.
Various committees reported progress.
Mr.. Ray, from the finance COMMITTEE reported
fsvorabiy upon bill relative to the tutorship of
the heirs Of R. w. and 8. L. Goodwin.
The committee on judiciary and elections jointly
reported favorably on bill No. %, relative to
The committee on claims reported favorably
upon bill for the relief Of Chss. o. Hardy and A.
The committee on charitable institutions re-
ported unfsvorsbly upon bill relative to the IN
ssne asylum at Jackson, La.
Mr.. Campbell, on suspension Of the rules,
called up House bill l03, joint resolution relative
to authorizing the joint committee on the conduct
OF the late elections to employ one or more
clerks. en-
The bill was read and finally adopted.
The title was then amended to conform with
the body of the resolution, and the bill adopted
by its ii lie. "a ru-.-.-. .--. rrr rr..ta1rT
Mr.. COPELAND asked for suspension Of the
master wardens Of the port of New Orleans.
The rules were suspended, and the dill read
second and third time, and passed finally.
ne RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. Ray-Notice that tomorrow he will intro.
duce bill for the relief of Michael McGunis.
Mr.. Campbell-Notice that tomorrow he will
introduce bill to incorporate the Louisiana Loan
and Pledge Association.
On q suspension Of the rules, Mr.. Ray intro
duced bill relative TO the adoption of children.
Read twice, and referred to the Judiciary commit
tee.
Mr.. O'Hara, on suspension of the rules, intro
duced bill for the relief of Mrs. Young Burke Of
the parish of St. John the Baptiste. The bill was
read twice. a ,
Mr.. O'Hara asked for a suspension of the rules
for third reading.
Mr. Jewell wished to know what the services of
Me- nnrE a had hat uha ohouI1 ka nafI
$500; 600 would not pay all the claims Of
Mr.. smith said that Mrs. Burke had been em.
ployed as bubble school teacher,yand so far had
Deen deprived Of her money.
Mr.. Lynch wished to know by what authority
she had been employed.
Mr.. Smith said by the parochial authority.
Mr.. Lynch thought the Senate was not her
proper recourse She should address her claim to
the authorities of St..John the Baptist.
Mr.. O'Hsra said that the committee on claims
were satisfied that the claim was jest.
Mr.. Todd said that Mrs. Burke was the wife Of
loyal member Of the late convention, and that
rebel police jury had deprived her Of her just
Dues and wished TO starve her out OF the parish.
Mr.. Jewell said that the remarks OF Mr.. Todd
came with very bad grace from an excaptain Of
the Confederate army.
Mr.. Todd acknowledged the corn for the sake Of
argument.
were also another objection TO the bill. II the
psrochial authorities did not do the lady justice
she had recourse to the law.
Mr.. Lynch was willing to contribute to assist
Mrs. Burke but was not willing that the educa-
tional fund should pay the deots OF parishes.
On motion OF Mr.. Lynch, the bill was referred
to the committee on public education.
BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS.
Senate bill creating the office OF recorder at the
parish of Jefferson was taken up and read.
On motion of Mr.. Braughn, the rules were sns-
pended and the bill read a second time and re-
ferred to the judiciary committee.
Iot,x- 49, ba fron aotfo ~ vuaf rht and
measures 10 that section Of the parish of Orleans
known as the right bank"
The bill was read twice and referred TO the
| committee on corporations aud parochia AFFAIRS.
Mr.. White, on q suspension OF the rules intro
duced bill authorizing Chas. Theodore Shin, Of
nsfbS s "a sGaRgs s nAa IN .Ghakss Ehs9aoge
sion of communication from the city authorities,
which be ordered be read. .,....-
| The following is q copy Of the communication,
which is signed by the mayor and the presldentoI
| each board VI the Common Council:
| WHEREAS, In the present condition OF the city
| finances, il becomes necessary to adopt some
means to restore the credit OF the city ana 70 re-
| able the city authorities to carry out healthy
| system Of retreDchment; -, -,
| Pesolred, That in the opinion Of the Common
Counci il is necessary, for the immediate reief OF
the city that the legislature now in session be. and
they are hereby requested to pass such acts as
shall enable the city to enforce the collection OF
4 taxes past due to issue bonds to the extent OF
Il
| and 10 Law a special tax on all real estate and
persopal property of the city sufficient TO meet
| The Interest on said bonds and to provide sink
ing fund for the final redemption thereof;
Resolued, That the mayor be, and he Is nereby
requested, to forward q copy OF the foregoing re-
solution TO his excelency the governor, and 70 tne
presiding officer of both the branches Of the Cen
Referred to the committees on corporations and
The clerk Of the House appeared and asked
concurrence in House bill relative to monitlonl
aud modes Of proceedings, ana In JOINT f''Ou"O"
- Senate bill No. 42-An act to ascertain the gu
gibity of certain officers. was taken up' Inc
first second and third sections having oeen aoopt
: | ed pre yiously the other sections were taken up
. and adopted, and the bill was finally passed after
? | being amended
I The passage Of the bill gave rise 10 lengthy de
bates, considerable flibustering and some excite
d ment.
House bill No. 66-An act to increase the rev
h enues of the State, incorporating the LOUISIANA
z State Lottery Company, was taken up, ana va
being read at the request OF Mr.. Backman, Whel
Mr.. Ray moved that the further reading be dis
pensed with Lost BY rising vote Of yeas-l
= nays.
J. Mr. Wilcox asked for a suspension OF the rule
for second reading.
Il, Mr.. Lynch-I object. There are otner matter
as which should take precedence, and which are Q
" more importance to the State. hope the rule
Is this kind. I have strong objections to srgu
sr against IT, which viii state when II comes up
ed its proper order. am opposed TO bill whic
10 proposes TO make capital out Of the creduity {
g The ignorant, and which will bring poverty ar
u misery upon many poor families. / hope that
measure to legslize gambling will never disgraS
the statute books Of the State oil LOUISIANA
The bill was read by its title.
Mr.. Wilcox moved that the bill be considere
epprossed for third reading.
- Mr.. Lynch called for the yeas and nays-ye
20, nays 2-Messrs. Lynch and Ray being the "
senators voting nay.
Mr.. Wilcox asked for suspension OF the rul
D.. 70 put the bill on its third reading. Rules 81
pended. ..,.,,-.
mr.. Bfaughn moved that the bill pass.
Ia The yeas and nays being called for by N
Oh Lynch, resulted in 2s yeas, nsys-hessrs. Il.
- Jewell, Lynch and Ray being the only senate
The bill was then adopted by its title.
A reconsideration was offered and laid or I
table.