The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-02
LOUISIANA.

Warlike Demonstrations By the Military
The Test Oath Finally Suspended In both
Branches Of tho Lcgislature-Democratic
Members Swearing In.
NEW ORLEANS. July 1, 1885,
This morning before the hour for the assembling
OF the Legislature, section OF artillery and squad
ron OF cavalry, prepared for service, occupied La
fayete square; two companies OF the First infantry
commanded by Captain veile, occupied the sidewalk
fronting Mechanics Institute, and q large body OF
police was on duty In and around the building. No
one was allowed to approach who could not give
good account OF his business. The appearances
indicated that trouble was expected. Colonel Gentry
and General Neil. OF General Buchanan's star also
were present.
The Senate was called to order at a quarter past
twelve. But few democrats were present. The roll
of only the members who took the test oath, includ
ing Mr. Campbell, who was seated yesterday, was
called. After the minutes were read the committee
to which General Buchanan's order was referred
yesterday reported that they were OF the opinion
that the action of the President in requiring men,
bers TO take the test oath should be fully sustained
due respect. however TO the wishes of the General
commanding the armies OF the United States induces
the committee to recommend adiscontinuanee OF the
test OATH and that hereafter members be allowed to
qualify in accordance with the constitution OF the
State. motion that the first paragraph be stricken
out created considerable discussion and was finally
tabled. The report was adopted rs 1t came from
the committee.
motion was made that the roll furnished by the
Commanding General be called, all the members
wishing to be sworn in under the constitution. In
calling the roll the name OF Mr.. Samboa, Ousted yes
terlay by the Election Committee. was omitted.
though he presented himself to he sworn In. Fifteen
democratic Senators took the constitutional oath.
Several motions were offered when Mr.. Lynch
called attention TO article l59 OF the constitution
which states that action Of any kind can be taken
by the Legislature until the action upon the four
teenth amendment.
The Committee on Elections and Credentials were
discharged on motion OF Mr., Ray. in order that q
new one might be appointed. In which the demo-
cratic side would be represented. The Senate then
adjourned
Mr.. Sambola will probably take his seat tO-mor-
row, and the contests for seats proceed regularly
The House proceedings were OF q similar nature,
but showed more opposition to dispensing with the
test OATH Only the names Of those who had pre-
viOusly taken the test oath were called on assem-
bling. Subsequently, when the roll called OF
those elected who had not qualified but three quail
do 80 morrow.
The House was permanently organized by the cleo
ton Of Charles W. Lowell (whte) Speaker.
The House adopted the Joint resolution rathying
the fourteenth amendment by vote OF 1fty-seven
yeas to three nays.
A resolution offered by Mr.. Pope W. Noble, one OF
the three democrats who qualified that the roll OF
members, as returned by General Buchanan, be
called and that members qualify whether their seats
are contested or not, was tabled.
1t was resolved by the House that those not dis
qualified by the fourteenth amendment or article
ninety OF the constitutions or whose seats are
not contested be allowed to take their seats
1t il stated authoritatvely that the application for
the presence OF the military to-day was made by two
democratic Senators elect.