The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-02-05

Mr.. Hampstead. of Iberville, called for
the previous question on the adoption OF
the amendment.
The mnin question was ordered, and
the amendment was adopted.
Mr.. Moncure, of Caddo, moved that
the original resolution as amended be re-
ferred to the Committee on Public
Printing.
Carried.
Mr. Young, of Concordia, by permis-
sion, introduced the following resolution,
which was read and laid over, under the
rules (: e .....
Resolved, That committee of three be
appointed, as special committee, to in
vestigate and inquire into the condition
of the Ship Island Canal Company, with
view of ascertaining if said con pany
has complied with the conditions OF the
charter granted it by the Legislature Of
1S6S-7O and that said committee be
allowed a clerk, in order to enable the
committee to report at as early day as
practicable. ....... .-..t
Mr.. Ong, of st. Bernard, by permits
sion, introduced the following resolution,
which lies over under the rules
Resolved, That the Speaker appoint spe-
cial committee of three members Of this
House whose duty it shall be to inves j
gate the affairs of the less res of the New
Canal Company, and report to this body
at an early day the conditions of said
lease, and whether the lessees have COM
Piled with their contract or lease also
to inquire into and report to this House
what rights and interests, if any, this
State has in said improvement, and that
the committee have power to send for
persons and papers, and to examine wit
nesses under oath.
Mr.. Stanton, of Bossier, by permission,
presented o resolution, which lies over,
the House having refused to suspend the
rules for it's consideration.
A resolution for the appointment Of a
special committee of five 70 investigate
all matters relating to the facilities and
disadvantages of the wharves, landings
harbors of the port of New Orleans, as
relating to freights, passengers, stor-
age, and common carriers, and the pre-
vention of dangerous conAagrations
thereat, and for other purposes.
Resolved, That special committee Of
five be appointed, to inquire into the
facilities Of the various wharves landings,
and their appurtenances, Of the port Of
New Orleans, for the discharge and no
ceiving of cargoes Of freight, landing Of
passengers, and the safety of the harbor-
ingof all common carriers and as to
what disadvantages these various
branches of the business of New Orleans
may be suffering from by either corporate
or private privileges, so as to prevent re-
currences of the late confagrations there
reat, and otherwise hindering the COM
mercial advantages Of the said port That
said committee shall have power to send
for persons and papers, and take the af.
frmation of witnesses, and such othe,
evidence rs they may deem necessary TO,
the purposes of the investigation, and re.
port by bill or otherwise what Legislation
may be necessary to advance the com.
mercial interests of the city of New Or
leans, by the proper municipal regula.
tons of the wharves, landings and har'
bors of the said port.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE.
The Committee on Election and
Qualifications, through its chairman,
submitted the following report, with &C
companying document, which was re-
ceived and accepted, and their recon.
mendation agreed to without objection
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
| State of Louisiana, :
New Orleans, January 8, 1871 }
To the Honorable Speaker and Members of tn
House of Representatives
1 The Committee on Elections, anc
Qualifications ask leave to report, thai
by virtue of section 1431, Revised