The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-02-09

BY Mr.. Thomas - A = M
A bill to be entitled an act for the relief of til
succession of Mr. Dickson. which passed its fir,
reading So
The constitutional rule was then suspende
by four-ifths affirmative vote, the bin put
its second reading, and referred to the Com
mittde on Clairis. ita1l4 6 ~
slr, OHara moved that Senate bill No s, e.,
titled an act authorizing the assessment. an
collection ola special tax of twenty-five thor
sand dollars, to build courthouse and build
parisL-jal in the parish of Terrebonne, be print
ed and referred to the Committee on Judi
ciary.
Adopted. fCflefgCG
- IN JOINT RESOLUTIONS. 4lJTJ,
Mr. Raglan gave notice ola joint resolution
relative to the removal of the seat of govern
ment.
by unanimous consent Mr.. Hunsaker intro
duced joint resolution for the appointment of a
special committee to investigate the late cleo
ton riots at Donaldsonvile and Baton Rouge,
which passed its first reading.
The constitutional rule was then suspended
by four-ffths affirmative vote, and the resolu-
ton put on its second reading.
Mr.. Ray moved to amend the resolution by
requiring the committee to report during the
present session OF the General Assembly.
Adopted. r.
Mr. Thompson moved to lay the resolution on
the table. xAssTT.rs fatsnty q 4
On call of the yeas and nays, the Senate
ordered the resolution to lie on the table, by the
following vote rr~..-. ......,-, .-.,x
Yeas: Anderst n, Barber, Blackman, Bowman,
Daigle, Fish, Harris, Herwig, Lynch, Pierce
Pmchback, Swords, Thomas, Thompson, Will
cox-15.
Nays: Antoine, Campbell, Gallup, Hunsaker,
1ngrlham, Kelso, holland, O'Hara, Ragan, Ray,
Todd, Twitchell-12. fi 10.
By Mr.. Campbell
Resolred, That the press of the city, through
its representatives, be furnished with copy of
all printed bills, and the daily journal of the
Senate, at the same time Senators are furnished.
Rules suspended and resolution adopted
BY Mr.. O'Hara 1850
Resotred, That the Sergeant-at-Arms be in
structed to purchase postage stamps to the
amount of ten dollars for each member of the
Senate, to be paid for out OF the contingent
fund. rH
Rules suspended and resolution adopted.
BY Mr. Thomas:
ResoIced, That each committee be authorized
TO employ one clerk, and that the Committees
On Enrolment and Engrossing Bills be author
zed to employ as many CLERKS as may be ne
,essry. ff
Rules suspended and resolution adopted.
BY Mr.. Ingraham -d
Resolred, That all bills proposing changes in
he act establishing Metropolitan Police Dis
riot be referred to committee to consist of the
senator's representing said police district in tae
senate.
Rules suspended and resolution adopted.
by Mr.. 1n.rah;Im
Reso'red, That al bills proposing changes in !
lie charter of tho city of New ORLEANS be refer
Ell to committee composed of the Senators |
epresentng said city in the Senate
Mr. liasan called up the resolution offered by |
i'm ON Friday, January, 6, and offered the fol- |
owing ii Il substitute IFI ..t. |
Resoirei, That Il special committee of three |
lembcrs be appointed by the President of the
enate to examine the affairs of the Board of
Police and ascertain if the said
GARD has complied with the nc: creating said
oard of Metropolitan Police, and that said
Onnittec be allowed one clerk.
Referred to the Committee of metropolitan
ohce District tit /
AIr. Pinchback moved to adjourn.
Adopted.
The President then announced that the Senate
God adjourned until Friday, the thirteenth in
ant, o. twelve o clock "
CHARLES H. MERRITT,
rH I'll p Secretary Of Senate.
Continued IN our merit Number